Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. As the parishioners of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Charlotte count down the days to ...

When my youngest stopped believing in Santa, I was worried that Christmas wouldn't feel special. As an Italian Catholic raising Jewish children, Santa was a way for me to pass along my heritage. By ...

President Donald Trump pardoned two turkeys Tuesday — Gobble and Waddle — as part of an annual tradition that has occurred at the White House for more than 35 years. The Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning ...

College football is a sport defined by rivalries and traditions. Then there is one of the sport's more distinct postgame traditions that will be on full display following the conclusion of No. 6 ...

Pricey high-nutrient meals, early-morning training sessions, weekly competitions across the state — all of it intended to give them a chance at glory in the Grain Belt Classic. Suddenly, the gate ...

A Wisconsin Rapids man pleaded no contest to attempted first-degree intentional homicide. The charges stem from a high-speed chase and shootout with police in August 2024. As part of a plea deal, ...

For the second consecutive year, Iowa football's "Hawkeye Wave" was named the best college sports tradition by the USA TODAY'S 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. With Week 1 of the 2025-26 college ...

Mississippi State has, undoubtedly, one of the most unique college sports traditions: the cowbells. Artificial noise makers are prohibited at most college football games, expect ones with Mississippi ...