The northern cardinal seems an obvious choice for Indiana’s state animal. Its vivid red feathers stand out against winter ...

Gov. Tim Walz changed the state flag of Minnesota to closely resemble the national flag of Somalia. Minnesota is home to the ...

For Massachusetts, the North Atlantic right whale represents more than a large animal moving through offshore waters. It ...

Why Louisiana chose the black bear in 1992, a reminder of habitat loss, recovery efforts, and the link between wildlife and ...

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How Missouri’s mule, a horse-donkey hybrid, powered farms, transport, and war, becoming a lasting symbol of hard work and ...

A jury has convicted a former Navy SEAL with neo-Nazi beliefs of transporting fireworks across state lines with plans to ...

Salt Lake City was one of many places across the country where organized protests unfolded Saturday after a U.S. Immigration ...

For many Jews in Germany, a long-standing assumption has eroded. “One illusion,” Büttner said, “is that antisemitism happens ...

States ban plastic bags, PFAS chemicals, and foam containers to cut waste and improve recycling across multiple industries ...

The so-called school at a UOC-MP monastery in the Holosiiv, Kyiv, shows signs of numerous violations, including infringement ...

Quick Take Nevada designated the desert bighorn sheep as its state animal in 1973, citing its toughness and ability to ...