Gold discovery sparked a rush that rapidly swelled California’s population and economy—and brought conflict and disruption.

They've died from artillery fire, aircraft crashes, gunfire, disease — even by execution — in conflict zones and elsewhere ...

It wasn’t July 4, 1776, but with the Declaration of Independence on site and primed for signing Saturday at the Daniel Boone ...

Forget formations, substitutions and results. The most important question at this World Cup is much, much simpler — what are the coaches wearing? From Bond-villain gold chains and on-point tailoring ...

The L.A. fashion district grew out of immigrant-founded tailor shops in the late 19th century and then boomed across the nation – not without crossing many hurdles along the way. Garment factory ...

Barca Blaugranes report that Barcelona have completed the signing of Josué Caicedo (18, Ecuadorian) from LDU Quito – the ...

What’s Going On is a listing of activities taking place throughout the Downriver community. To submit an event, send an email to downriverlife@thenewsherald.com. List the time, date, location, cost ...

Looking for slow-paced small towns in California where life is still simple? These 10 charming places offer old-fashioned living and peaceful days! 1. Yreka Historic buildings sta ...

Mountain tradition takes center stage when this North Carolina powwow fills the weekend with Cherokee culture, dance, and ...

With fewer than 200 year-round residents, this unincorporated hamlet operates on a wavelength so different from mainstream ...

Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. You can also read Drew ...

A tavern, an inn, ceremonial mounds. These remarkable American places date back to before 1776.