Celebrated as Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, around the world, Shrove Tuesday, or "Pancake Day," derives from the English word meaning to seek forgiveness or be granted absolution.

Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes are filling the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day ...

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A Wytheville felon awaiting trial on gang-related charges was arrested again on March 2 after being accused of assaulting and wounding a motel clerk.

President Donald Trump will address a joint session of Congress; Canada responds to new US tariffs; aid for Ukraine is on ...

Many of the programs are in fragile countries that are highly reliant on U.S. aid to support health systems, nutrition programs and stave off starvation.

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's devoted husband of nearly 60 years who avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit "Jolene, ...

Wall Street reversed course before the bell and markets in Europe and Asia were mostly lower after a new round of tariffs ...

Beijing retaliated with tariffs on many U.S. farm exports, and Justin Trudeau said Canada would slap tariffs on $100 billion ...

European and Asian shares are mostly lower after a new round of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump took effect.

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Strengthening the family bond can prove to be challenging even for the most dedicated parents. One of the best tools to ...