Rare ‘Exeter’ copy of Declaration of Independence discovered in UK

A rare printing of the Declaration of Independence that was lost for more than 250 years was recovered in London, Britain’s National Archives announced Friday. It is the only known copy of its kind existing outside the U.S. The so-called Exeter Declaration, which was printed in Exeter, N.H., days after the Declaration on Independence was adopted…

Rare copy of US Declaration of Independence found by volunteer in UK archives

The newly discovered copy is one of only 11 of its kind in the world.

When Teen Chaos Meets a Country Afraid to Say No

Penn Dems boot GOP Rep from House floor for patriotic suit despite encouraging ‘Pride’ attire

A Pennsylvania state representative is calling out Democrats after he was kicked off the House floor for wearing patriotic clothes. Rep. Eric Davanzo showed up to work […]

'It's so hot' - Dangerous hot weather grips parts of the US

More than 165 million people were sweltering on Friday under record temperatures along the US East Coast and Midwest, according to the US National Weather Service.

How young people feel about American identity, on the nation's 250th birthday

Listen to the best student podcasts about what "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" means for young people today.

How Americans Are Feeling About the U.S. as the Country Turns 250

With the country's landmark Semiquincentennial anniversary approaching, polls show that many Americans are harboring negative feelings about the state of the U.S.––and its future.

What do people in the US hope for the country's future?

As the US celebrates its 250th birthday, the BBC asked people across the country for their top aspiration.