George Washington was uneasy about the idea of commemorating his life. He was the first leader of a new republic, not a king.

Is Presidents Day the most confusing holiday in the U.S.? States seem to have as many names for it and ideas about whom to honor as there have been presidents. The federal government doesn't even ...

Presidents Day — the third Monday in February — originally was linked to the the birthday of George Washington, our nation's first president. The scope and meaning of the day ...

Hamas condemns Israel for making Palestinian prisoners wear shirts featuring the Star of David and the phrase “We will not forget or forgive.” The move, part of a controversial prisoner exchange, has ...

Palestinian prisoners burn and destroy shirts featuring the Star of David after being forced to wear them by Israeli ...

Roundup of arts and entertainment events happening in Fredericksburg and surrounding areas. Due to inclement weather, please ...

Fay Vincent, who became baseball commissioner in 1989 and then was forced out three years later by owners intent on a labor confrontation with players, has died.

Rebecca Lobach was an aviation officer in the regular Army since 2019. The US Army on Saturday released the name of the third soldier who died on a Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an ...

“After Parkland, our country was in a similar moment where we had a Republican trifecta in Washington, and we as students were told it wasn’t going to be possible for us to create change by ...

The 63-year-old star, born George O’Dowd, trademarked the name Boy George in 2014 but documents seen by The Sun on Sunday show the protection expired in December. The trademark for Culture Club ...

Elizabeth Keys was a Washington-based attorney who caught an early flight home to go on a date for her birthday with her long-term boyfriend David Seidman ... Department of Parks and Recreation in ...

The Washington Capitals are shocking the rest ... The NHL also recognized Boston Bruins star forward David Pastrnak as the first star of the month and Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach ...