Dresses, suits and sunshine lit up Aintree as thousands of racegoers arrived to take in the first day of the famous Grand National festival. More than 150,000 people are due to attend the three-day event,

Dandelions are among the most widespread wildflowers in the world. They withstand harsh, unforgiving climates on every continent.

National Librarian Day, observed annually on April 16, is a special occasion dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions of librarians. These professionals foster education and literacy – and they’re the foundation that makes many libraries such rocks of their communities.

National Kickball Day, celebrated annually on April 17, invites individuals of all ages to relive the joy and camaraderie of this classic playground game.

A "Hands Off" rally is scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday in front of Eugene City Hall. It's one of more than 1,000 marches, protests and demonstrations expected to take place nationwide, with organizers saying they expect more than 500,000 people to take part across all 50 states in a show of unified resistance.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Today is National Hug a Newsperson Day, or just simply thank them for their work. The national day of appreciation, recognizing newscasters around the world, has been celebrated since at least 1988.

The protest is a part of a nationwide initiative that aims to take to the streets nationwide to "fight back with a clear message: Hands off!"

Sedentary behavior has become a national health crisis, with 1 in 4 U.S. adults sitting for more than eight hours a day, increasing their risk for heart disease, stroke, and mental health challenges,