In honor of the nation's 250th birthday, USA TODAY is spending a year retracing some of the journeys that helped define the American identity.

From Holocaust victim Anne Frank and activist Jane Addams to baseball legend Babe Ruth and scientist Albert Einstein, River Valley Charter School upper elementary students on Friday became ...

The company's Chief Global Affairs Officer, Chris Lehane, revealed the development and said an announcement is coming "sooner ...

Students nationwide can’t read or do math at basic levels and don’t know elementary science or history facts, but there’s a big program to rewire their brains, massage ...

1996 — Philadelphia kicker Gary Anderson becomes the fourth player in NFL history to crack the 1,500 point mark with his first-quarter extra-point kick in a 31-21 win over Dallas. 2001 — Arkansas ...

Master essential parental controls and digital safety tools to protect your kids online. Learn screen time limits, location ...

King Charles took a trip to Prince Andrew’s new residence on the Sandringham estate one day after it was confirmed the former ...

History doesn’t have to be a dusty museum or a long list of dates, it can be a thrilling adventure that families actually ...

The Justice Department is investigating Black Lives Matter over donor fraud allegations tied to $90M in donations ...

For Olympian Erin Jackson, speed skating has given her more than a gold medal – it’s instilled in her a passion for serving ...

Every day has a history waiting to be uncovered. What stories lie behind one date, and how many surprising turns has it seen?

"Mischief Night" is supposed to be the night of harmless pranks, but many police departments have developed plans to prevent ...