On Nov. 14, the halls of the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., echoed with an unfamiliar sound as a Muslim call to prayer reverberated from the ornamented walls and high vaulted ceilings of the historic...

I have a history of misfortune in holiday travel, especially at Thanksgiving. Snowstorms, canceled flights and misplaced luggage seem to be the norm for me. In spite of my best efforts to make my way smoothly...

On Oct. 3, 1863, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, issued a proclamation establishing a national day of Thanksgiving. Lincoln made this proclamation exactly 74 years after George...

“I’d like a triple Grande caramel macchiato with whipped cream and extra, extra, EXTRA caramel drizzle in a Venti cup, please.” This is a typical order from a seasoned Starbucks patron and an order...

After suffering for weeks from debilitating headaches, 29-year-old Brittany Maynard was diagnosed with brain cancer on New Year’s Day. Soon after, she underwent brain surgery and was given up to 10 years...