South Dakotans Push To Make Juneteenth An Official State Holiday
South Dakota is the only state that does not have a law to mark the celebration of Juneteenth.

The history and traditions behind Groundhog Day
There has only been one Punxsutawney Phil, but as the fandom grows, so does his competition.
By Barry Reeger / AP
Why do we celebrate Black History Month in February?
February holds the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln, who issued the Emancipation Proclamation, and Frederick Douglass, who was an activist for equality.
By Shutterstock
Mississippi musicians are pushing to reclaim state's music history
Many genres of music have roots that tie back to Mississippi. Now, the music industry in the state is trying to reclaim its history.
By Scripps NewsTop Stories

Adorable police dog is getting his own picture in a school yearbook
The kids insisted on including K9 officer Detective Gibbs in the annual tradition.
By Camp Hill Police Department
US downs Chinese balloon over ocean, moves to recover debris
While the US has its suspicions, China has continued to claim that the balloon is merely a weather research "airship" that had been blown off course.
By Brian Branch via AP
30-year-old pup Bobi sets new world record for oldest living dog
Guinness is calling this good boy the oldest dog ever.
By Guinness World Records