With 50 state flags flying on a huge pile of dirt, it's not your typical backyard. But Colorado man Steven Reese has turned his garden into a challenge by burying 50 books in the soil in a bid to ...

It is a springtime routine at the picturesque Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, which has sweeping views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from its 2-mile-long promenade: Workers ...

These observances are a visible reminder of collective remembrance, sacrifice and gratitude. Lowering the U.S. or state flags to half-staff is a longstanding tradition that signifies public mourning ...