While many African flags are visually striking, one that stands out as particularly symbolic and captivating is the flag of ...

What is national dress in Australia? Do I really have to wear green and gold ... turn to the colours of the Australian flag, but red, white and blue can be mistaken for the UK, US or Liberia.

On Tuesday, the National Weather Service extended its red flag warning for Los Angeles and Ventura counties until Thursday evening. That warning was initially scheduled to expire at 10 p.m ...

WASHINGTON — It’s time to take pride in the American flag again, President Trump’s State Department said on Tuesday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday banned flying any other flags ...

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Trump expressed his preference for flags being fully raised during such significant events. Flags are lowered during national mourning, after government leaders' deaths, or for remembrance days. The U ...

President Donald Trump has made a habit of saluting during the national anthem despite the flag code indicating that he should simply place his hand over his heart. The regulation, 36 U.S. Code ...

National Geographic Fellow and researcher who coined Blue Zones, Dan Buettner, has learned plenty about the longer lifespans in these areas. Credits: David McLain, Courtesy of Sam Skemp. National ...

such as the White House and national parks. Flags on federal property, including the White House and U.S. Capitol will return to half-staff in honor of Carter. The Associated Press contributed to ...

(NEXSTAR) — Flags across the U.S. are meant to be at half-staff for another eight days, but they were at full staff in Washington, D.C. on Monday. Why was the nation’s capital in defiance of a ...