Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day, a day to honor those who died fighting in the Civil War. Ohio Rep. James A. Garfield, a former general and future U.S. president, made a speech at ...

YORK, Pa. — Communities across central Pennsylvania will gather this weekend to observe Memorial Day, the holiday honoring U.S. military personnel who died while serving. Originally called Decoration ...

With crowds packing Chicago's lakefront beaches for Memorial Day, police have closed the northbound exit ramps on DuSable Lake Shore Drive from Montrose Avenue to Hollywood Avenue as the beaches' ...

"Weird Al" Yankovic headlines this year's Columbia Bank Concert Series at the Oregon State Fair. The fair has announced several other acts for its 2026 run, ranging from a legendary surf rock group to ...

DENVER — Coloradans will honor those who have died in the service of our country with parades, ceremonies and remembrances across the state this Memorial Day weekend. The Junior College Baseball World ...

KENT — Celebrating with food, martial arts displays and a parade through Kent, tens of thousands of people gathered Saturday for the Sikh Day Parade at the ShoWare Center. Men, women and children ...

Get updates and the latest news on the Trump administration as voters pick midterm matchups in primary elections for Nevada, ...

Illinois’ political arena has always been the place for civil debate — and violent confrontation — for rights.