The United States of America will celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. These nine words were used in colonial times.

250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence boldly heralded the birth of the United States of America — a new nation founded on the democratic promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness ...

Jaywalking is often considered to be a pretty minor offense, but it is illegal in many American cities. KCUR's Mackenzie Martin offers a history of America's jaywalking laws.

One Nordic country has a surprising slang word that might just describe your entire personality — if you're from Texas.

Lincoln native Tristan Williams is on a hot streak on "Jeopardy!" The 35-year-old won his sixth game Wednesday.

The CIA used a car bomb to kill a mid-level cartel leader in Mexico’s capital, insiders claim. The US foreign intelligence agency is pursuing clandestine operations as part of president Donald Trump’s ...

How a few unique traits helped modern-style birds—the last living dinosaurs—survive the asteroid apocalypse that took out T. rex and other mighty beasts ...