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

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.

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 ...

The “Happiness is greater in natural environments” study by George MacKerron and Susana Mourato found three major aspects of ...

Iredell County’s five largest schools will be in a split 6A-7A conference. Like drafts one and three, the conference includes ...

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

More than a decade after the bat flip became ubiquitous following a big homer, Colorado pitcher Jefry Yan might be at the ...

Extinction is still forever, but scientists are trying what they say is the next best thing to restoring ancient beasts — engineering animals with qualities to resemble extinct species.

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.

President Donald Trump on Monday directed a “pause” to U.S. assistance to Ukraine as he seeks to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to engage in peace talks with Russia.

Three people were arrested on weapons and drug charges following a traffic stop in Iredell County on Saturday.