The ball will drop in Times Square to ring in America's 250 anniversary. But how many times is it set to fall?

Some Native nations are skipping America 250 festivities. Others are showing up to explain their side of history.

Taken together, our findings suggest Americans see a growing gap between the people and the institutions meant to represent them.

Argentina and Cape Verde meet Friday in a Round of 32 World Cup match. Kickoff from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, is set for 6 p.m. ET.

USA TODAY’s Trevor Hughes on the Underground Railroad - from brutal conditions to the everyday courage of Black Americans finding a way to freedom.

There will bemore thanthe usual July Fourth parades and fireworks to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. But if you really want to honor the democracy that the American Revolution ushered in, read ...

America250 and Freedom 250 are leading competing efforts to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary. Here’s how their plans and controversies differ.

Is the stock market open on Friday, July 3, 2026? Is the stock market closed today for America 250 4th of July holiday? What ...

The Indiana Fever will be well represented in Chicago for the WNBA All-Star Game as Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey ...

The Brophy Broncos are the nation's top team, ranking No.1 in the PGA National High School Golf Association for 2025-26.

Since 1954, Monmouth Park hot walker Connie White has been on the racetrack, save for 2 years he served in the U.S. Army ...

Detroit Lions coaches are pushing Sione Vaki to develop as a runner as he competes for the backup running back job.