America is effectively two countries living as one. Since the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, a two-party system emerged with the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans. Then, ...

Fifty years ago, Veda Annette Brown was crowned Miss Black ISU in the second such competition at Illinois State University. This local history and more: ...

One of Jersey City’s most beloved landmarks, the Miss America Diner, is closing its doors for good after nearly 85 years, the owners announced in an emotional message to customers.The classic chrome ...

Cassie Donegan dreams of making it to Broadway. After seeing the new musical “The Queen of Versailles,” she got some tips from an old pal, the “Wicked” alum Kristin Chenoweth.

From the down-low vibe to the shockingly good food, there's something about the best hole-in-the-wall breakfast restaurants ...

The Miss USA pageant has been around for over 70 years. Here's everything you need to know about what it is, who can compete, ...

Norman Jones, an Arkansan who went on to become the first Miss Gay America and owner of two major Little Rock clubs, died this week at the age of 79. Jones' death was confirmed by the social media ...

American diners are more than just places to eat they’re living museums of our culinary history. From coast to coast, these beloved institutions serve up hearty comfort food alongside a hefty portion ...

When Cassie Donegan was crowned Miss America, she never imagined her victory would be quickly overshadowed by a wave of criticism targeting her appearance. Several users online quickly flooded social ...

When Cassie Donegan was crowned Miss America, she never imagined her victory would be quickly overshadowed by a wave of criticism targeting her appearance. Several users online quickly flooded social ...

PARK RAPIDS — As Miss Minnesota, Emma Vrieze went to Orlando for the week-long Miss America 2026 contest. Though she did not make it into the “top 11” semifinal round on Sept. 7, she did not return ...