The history of Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
Today, the nation observes Juneteenth, a day commemorating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. found out they were free. Events are planned across the country to mark the fifth year since June 19 became a federal holiday.
Today, the nation observes Juneteenth, a day commemorating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. found out they were free. Events are planned across the country to mark the fifth year since June 19 became a federal holiday.
What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2026
Juneteenth is happening on Friday, and most federal offices, banks and post offices are closed, but retail hours vary by location.
Juneteenth is happening on Friday, and most federal offices, banks and post offices are closed, but retail hours vary by location.
Most patriotic states in America revealed ahead of July 4
Which state is the most patriotic in America? New rankings based on military participation, voter turnout, and volunteerism put one state at the top of the list.
Which state is the most patriotic in America? New rankings based on military participation, voter turnout, and volunteerism put one state at the top of the list.
Juneteenth sparks questions of financial freedom in Black community
With Juneteenth – a federal holiday recognizing Black liberation and the end of slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed– coming up on Friday, the disconnect between financial equality and Black Americans is still at large.
With Juneteenth – a federal holiday recognizing Black liberation and the end of slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed– coming up on Friday, the disconnect between financial equality and Black Americans is still at large.
Watch live events from across the country on Memorial Day
Memorial Day 2026 ceremonies and parades honoring fallen U.S. service members will stream live nationwide on LiveNOW from FOX.
Memorial Day 2026 ceremonies and parades honoring fallen U.S. service members will stream live nationwide on LiveNOW from FOX.
What’s open and closed on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a federal holiday, which means some business operations are affected. Here's what to expect.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday, which means some business operations are affected. Here's what to expect.
What is 'Murph'? Memorial Day workout honoring fallen Navy SEAL becomes national tribute
Memorial Day is observed across the United States as a time to honor fallen service members, with many Americans paying tribute by completing the challenging “Murph" workout.
Memorial Day is observed across the United States as a time to honor fallen service members, with many Americans paying tribute by completing the challenging “Murph" workout.
The meaning of Memorial Day - Remembering America’s fallen service members
Memorial Day is one of the most widely observed federal holidays in the United States, but its original purpose was never intended to be celebratory.
Memorial Day is one of the most widely observed federal holidays in the United States, but its original purpose was never intended to be celebratory.
Memorial Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed
Whether you need a last-minute grocery run for your backyard barbecue or are locking down your holiday weekend plans, here is a complete guide to what’s open and closed in your area this Memorial Day.
Whether you need a last-minute grocery run for your backyard barbecue or are locking down your holiday weekend plans, here is a complete guide to what’s open and closed in your area this Memorial Day.
Memorial Day traffic: Best and worst times to travel in NYC area
Before you fire up the GPS and willingly merge into the Jersey Shore and Hamptons gridlock, here is your definitive guide to the best and worst times to hit the road this long weekend.
Before you fire up the GPS and willingly merge into the Jersey Shore and Hamptons gridlock, here is your definitive guide to the best and worst times to hit the road this long weekend.
As Tartan Day Parade marches through NYC, Scottish football fans get hyped for World Cup
Scotland is headed back to the World Cup this summer for the first time since 1998.
Scotland is headed back to the World Cup this summer for the first time since 1998.
America250 explained: What to know ahead of July 4 in NYC
America250 is the official nonpartisan organization established in effort to commemorate the United States’ semiquincentennial in 2026, 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
America250 is the official nonpartisan organization established in effort to commemorate the United States’ semiquincentennial in 2026, 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
What is the 25th Amendment? Trump criticized over Easter Iran message
Several lawmakers are saying President Trump’s Easter message about Iran is cause for his removal, and want the 25th Amendment invoked. Here’s what to know about the procedure.
Several lawmakers are saying President Trump’s Easter message about Iran is cause for his removal, and want the 25th Amendment invoked. Here’s what to know about the procedure.
NYC Easter Parade, Bonnet Festival returns to Fifth Avenue
The Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival took place along Fifth Avenue, beginning at St. Patrick’s Cathedral and running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival took place along Fifth Avenue, beginning at St. Patrick’s Cathedral and running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Artemis II: First photos of Earth from Orion spacecraft
What does Earth look like from the vantage point of Artemis II's astronauts? NASA released a handful of images on Friday of Earth, taken from space by Commander Reid Wiseman and others aboard the Orion spacecraft as they continue to make their way towards the moon's orbit.
What does Earth look like from the vantage point of Artemis II's astronauts? NASA released a handful of images on Friday of Earth, taken from space by Commander Reid Wiseman and others aboard the Orion spacecraft as they continue to make their way towards the moon's orbit.
Easter Sunday 2026: What’s open and closed
Easter Sunday is this weekend and many stores across the country will be closed or varying their hours to observe the Christian holiday. Here's a list of what will be open and closed on April 5.
Easter Sunday is this weekend and many stores across the country will be closed or varying their hours to observe the Christian holiday. Here's a list of what will be open and closed on April 5.
Easter and Passover food safety tips: How to reduce the risk of foodborne illness
Families and friends will be gathering around the dinner table to mark Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, and other occasions. With so many people cooking these at home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to ensure they know how to prepare them to avoid contamination by foodborne bacteria.
Families and friends will be gathering around the dinner table to mark Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, and other occasions. With so many people cooking these at home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to ensure they know how to prepare them to avoid contamination by foodborne bacteria.
Coca-Cola’s yellow caps are back — what they mean and why they’re compared to Mexican Coke
Every spring, Coca-Cola bottles look a little different. Here's the story behind the color-coded change.
Every spring, Coca-Cola bottles look a little different. Here's the story behind the color-coded change.
Most popular Easter candy in your state this year revealed
The Easter Bunny’s annual visit is just days away, so what will likely be in your Easter basket this year? Depends on where you live – and whom you ask. Here's a look at the top Easter candy by state in 2026.
The Easter Bunny’s annual visit is just days away, so what will likely be in your Easter basket this year? Depends on where you live – and whom you ask. Here's a look at the top Easter candy by state in 2026.
St. Patrick's Day Parade 2026 in NYC
The 265th edition of NYC's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. on 5th Avenue at 44th Street and ends around 4 p.m. on 5th Avenue at 79th Street.
The 265th edition of NYC's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. on 5th Avenue at 44th Street and ends around 4 p.m. on 5th Avenue at 79th Street.