Although much of the world festively rings in the new year each December 31, we don’t all celebrate the same way. In the United States, we all know the traditions: the ball drop at Times Square, ...

The clock strikes midnight, a new year begins, and across the globe, various traditions and rituals are practiced to invite good luck for the next 365 days. For an auspicious start to the next 12 ...

Eligible businesses can turn in certain firearms parts and components and receive compensation through the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program. Parts and components must be submitted in their ...

“Due to the enduring influence of pagan traditions, Christmas celebrations in Belarus blend Christian customs with elements of folk rituals,” the national tourism agency says, noting that most ...

Police dig into how and why a 15-year-old got a gun used to kill 2 people and injure several others at her Christian school By Karina Tsui , Holly Yan and Nicole Chavez , CNN 8 minute read ...

But mass shootings remain a rare occurrence. Only a small fraction of the nation’s nearly 130,000 schools report gun incidents each year. By Troy Closson Gun violence on school grounds has seen ...

Americans are ‘over’ Christmas traditions — with a third wanting to swap traditional turkey for a juicy burger. A poll, of 2,000 adults who celebrate the festive period, found 31 percent are ...

The U.S. is at a crossroads concerning gun violence prevention. President-elect Donald Trump has made day one promises that will upend gun violence prevention efforts nationwide. Appointments to ...

The majority of families adore their traditions, not least saying why they are thankful. Going around the table and hearing each member’s thoughts is central to the holiday rituals. If there are ...

At least 277 people have been killed since 2000 by shooters who believed the gun in their hands was unloaded because the magazine was removed. This article is part of “Under the Gun,” a series ...

The holiday season is a time for traditions, some of which are specific to individual cultures. Even people who celebrate Christmas in the United States probably don't know everything about how ...