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The original Purple Heart, which is designated as the Badge of Military Merit, was established by George Washington in 1782.

The yellow mustard was introduced in Rochester, New York, in 1904 and quickly became popular after it was paired with hot dogs.

The U.S. has the most number of lighthouses in the world.

How much renters are affected by the rent moratorium varies widely across the nation.

Surviving family members of victims wrote in a statement asking President Biden not to attend memorial events without releasing classified information regarding Saudi Arabia's role in the attacks.

California healthcare workers will be required to be fully vaccinated or have their second dose of the COVID shot by Sept. 30

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected to announce on Friday that the COVID vaccine will be mandatory for all active-duty forces in the U.S. military.

Gum, mints and mouthwashes are some of the products designed to fight bad breath, however, many of these are only temporary measures.

The government has been looking into different fees to provide the Highway Trust Fund with revenue that is projected to fall short by $195 billion under the current fuel taxes.

Wiggling toes helps to increase blood circulation in the feet.

The town of Newmarket in New Hampshire founded National Water Balloon Day in 2019.

Two rescue swimmers were lowered to the site by a helicopter to search for survivors.

This week, the Dixie Fire almost wiped out the historic mining town of Greenville, a settlement of a few hundred people dating back to the mid-1800s Gold Rush.

While Americans may want to enjoy their hot summer months, new statistics remind the unvaccinated of the imminent threat.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis slams President Biden amid mask mandates controversy.

Bill Gates opened referred to his divorce from Melinda French Gates as a “sad milestone.”

The Wednesday night jackpot was worth an estimated $211 million.

Undercover officers posed as 13- and 14-year-old children on social media and dating apps as part of "Operation Child Protector."

Authorities warned residents not to approach or attempt to capture the snake if they see it.

More than 90 million eligible Americans are still unvaccinated.

National Underwear Day is celebrated with an aim to promote positive body image.

There's a reason why it's unlikely for people to find a pearl in their oyster dish.

National Work Like A Dog Day is celebrated on August 5th every year to honor people who put extra effort wherever they work.

The van was not being pursued at the time of the incident, according to authorities.

According to a White House official, the easing of travel restrictions would occur through a phased approach, which includes requiring foreign travelers from any country hoping to enter the US to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

The figures come from data from a real-world study published by authorities in Chile.

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson regrets banning mask mandates.

Some Americans could be getting further additional stimulus assistance through the end of the year. 

The next Mega Millions numbers will be drawn on Tuesday, Aug. 3.