President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Hatch Act into law on this day in history, Aug. 2, 1939, prohibiting some federal government employees from engaging in certain political activities.
A jellyfish fossil was found from over half a billion years ago in a national park in Canada. See what the free-swimming predatory jellyfish fossil looks like.
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A Washington shelter found itself at maximum capacity, so staff reached out to the community for help. The people answered by adopting 287 shelter pets in one week.
A sun bear captured on video in China standing upright looks remarkably like a human — sparking accusations that the zoo is dressing people up in bear costumes.
On Tuesday, August 1, Ohio amusement park Cedar Point announced Top Thrill 2, its long-awaited "reimagining" of its Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster. Here are details.
There is so much to do and see during a trip to Alabama. If you need some inspiration for your next trip to the state, you can find it in this travel guide.
Lung cancer is a deadly disease, and thousands are diagnosed with it each year. It is typically seen in people of older age, with smoking a big risk factor.
An Ohio mother has gone viral for refusing to give up her airplane window seat after another mom asked her to switch so she could sit with her children during the flight.
Shredded wheat was patented on this day in history, August 1, 1893. More than a century later, the odd, pillow-shaped food item remains a staple for many people.
An Arkansas fisherman saw a large fish floating in Beaver Lake and discovered a 165-pound paddlefish that had been hit by a boat, which severed the fish's spinal cord, officials say.
Even before you travel to a new U.S. city for the first time, check in with your hotel's hospitality team or concierge desk — insights and advice can be yours for the asking.
Estella Henderson of Iowa, attended her preschool graduation and in the middle of the ceremony, she went into partial paralysis, but that did not stop her from accepting her diploma.
Country music star Craig Morgan announced he will re-enlist in the military after nearly 20 years out of the service. Here's what he hopes to achieve as an Army reservist.
The United States is mired in a political divide so deep it poses an existential threat to the nation, many believe. Ayn Rand said America can be saved by faith in the individual.
British author J.K. Rowling, creator of the wildly popular and critically acclaimed "Harry Potter" book series, was born on this day in history, July 31, 1965.
Tim Tebow, who created the Tim Tebow Foundation to help others, has created a new campaign called "unKNOWN" to help find, rescue and restore the victims of human trafficking and sex crimes.
A man on Reddit asked others to weigh in on whether his wife was right or wrong to kick their 16-year-old son out of the house after the teenager came home drunk.
God's timing can be hard to grasp, but it is perfect, said Pastor Jesse Bradley of Washington. He shared how his athletic career ended due to illness — and what that teaches.
"In God We Trust" became the national motto of the U.S. on this day in history, July 30, 1956 — two years after President Eisenhower signed a bill inserting "under God" into the Pledge of Allegiance.