USA TODAY staff on the value of reading banned books like "The Bluest Eye," "Gender Queer" and "Looking for Alaska." ...

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Construction on the project at the corner of 61st Street and Riverside Drive is expected to begin in early 2026 and be completed in about a year.

The 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee’s loved ones try to shift focus away from the ugly death she died and toward the beautiful life she lived.

Prime & Providence in West Des Moines has opened a new patio featuring locally-sourced, seasonal dishes. The restaurant is gradually expanding its patio menu, with highlights like a house-made hot dog ...

Over the course of thousands of years, domestic dogs have undergone natural evolutionary changes along with intentional selective breeding. This has yielded our modern-day canine companions, blessed ...

Dogs are man's best friend but some breeds are more responsive to training than others. According to Everypaw Pet Insurance, online searches for ‘how to train your puppy’ have risen by 22% over the ...

Providing your dog with the correct stimulation every day can help ensure they feel fulfilled and they've used up all their energy at the end of the day so they don't run circles around your house.