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One hundred years ago an outbreak of the deadly disease in the Alaskan outpost of Nome caught the world’s attention. People celebrate Lunar New Year, as they bid farewell to the Year of the ...

14 and celebrate the holiday much like Americans, with gifts, romantic dinners and other sweet traditions. For some, the real holiday for celebrating love comes on Oct. 9 when some Spaniards ...

Marine from California named as one of for people killed in Philippines plane crash - Sgt. Jacob M. Durham died in the crash ...

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (AP) — A U.S. Marine from California was identified by military officials Sunday as one of four people ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Mahakumbh has ignited a political firestorm, with opposition questioning its timing amid elections. While some see it as a dip of faith and a tribute to ...

They have long fought for recognition for their ancient culture and language in modern states across North Africa. Berbers are descendants of pre-Arab North Africans, whose historic homelands ...

This tradition is also prevalent in many Filipino and Latino communities. In Chinese culture, a couple might participate in a tea ceremony with their families. This event involves the couple ...

A police officer wanted for his alleged involvement in the Maguindanao massacre in 2009 was arrested on Monday afternoon, Feb. 3, in Barangay Making, Parang, Maguindanao del Norte. Maguindanao del ...

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. -- Here's a look at Groundhog Day, an American tradition that is meant to predict when spring will arrive. The groundhog emerges from its burrow on February 2. If the groundhog ...

We sat down with Catherine Healy, Historian in Residence at EPIC (Irish Emigration Museum) to discuss the history, myths, miracles, and traditions associated with Ireland's female patron saint.