The United States of America (official name) is celebrating its “Semiquincentennial” or 250th year of existence. In addition, ...

After New Englander Nathaniel Wyeth’s futile 1832 expedition to the Columbia River, he somehow found enough financial backers to outfit a second try. Like his first attempt, his goal was to create a f ...

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Cristina Costantini, director of the new documentary, Sally, about the life of astronaut Sally Ride.

Scientists explain how robotic missions are helping prepare for human travel to the moon and Mars, focusing on radiation, water mapping, lunar dust, and space weather planning ...

So it is worth studying the last time America took over 2m sparsely populated, richly endowed, strategically located square kilometres.

Biggest upcoming test: Jan. 30 at Michigan State. KenPom doesn't project the Wolverines to win by fewer than 13 points for ...

The leader of the Hoosiers' offense, and Heisman Trophy winner, grew up in a locale known for baseball. He's joined rare company while leading Indiana football.