The winter solstice marks the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. The solstice happens when the Earth's axis is tilted farthest from the sun, resulting in the shortest day of the year.

But is it technically winter now, or does winter begin with the winter solstice? Let’s clear up some of the confusion about the season’s “start” date. The winter solstice varies by year, between Dec.

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the first official portrait of President Dallin H. Oaks and his counselors in the First Presidency, President Henry B. Eyring and President D.

Located in downtown Nashville, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has been one of the crown jewels of the genre since the mid-1960s. The museum is dedicated to preserving and honoring the genre ...

It might have been a night to celebrate the acension of new Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg to the throne, but Queen Máxima of the Netherlands was not afraid to steal a ...

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The first day of fall is finally here, and while it still might be a little warm, pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween decorations are sure to give everyone that fall feeling. While many consider the ...

September's (sporadic) sweater weather chill and the changing leaf colors are a sign that the first day of fall is near. Here's what to know about the autumnal equinox and fall foliage forecast map ...

ESPN president of content Burke Magnus told The Athletic on Thursday that the company will take 30 to 45 days to try out a variety of people for the “First Take” hosting role that had been filled by ...