Mississippi Rifle .54 caliber M1841 rifle, made under contract by Eli Whitney, 1849. This gun derives its nickname of the "Mississippi rifle" from the Mississippi Riflemen led by Jefferson Davis. Gift ...

Struggling as an independent country, the Republic of Texas sought to become part of the United States. Although many in ...

EAST CHICAGO — The vibrant colors, festive music and rich culture of the Mexican community were ... of the city’s annual Mexican Independence Day parade. The celebration included a festival ...

Pets are not forgotten during Mexico’s famed Day of the Dead celebrations, when even Fido and Tiger get a place at the altars ...

Every year this time Mexico erupts in celebrations during the Day of the Dead MEXICO CITY -- It’s midnight on the fringes of ...

CIUDAD HIDALGO, Mexico (AP) — The first place where many ... “The numbers of migrants that they take every day are big and they do it in front of the authorities.” Pay to continue north ...

A sugary, citric, fluffy delight. “Pan de muerto” or “bread of the dead” is baked in Mexico every year, from early October to mid-November, amid Day of the Dead celebrations. Shaped like a ...

For several years, many people in the U.S. have adopted the tradition of building an altar for "Day of the Dead" or "Día de Muertos," partly due to the influence of the Disney movie "Coco." This ...

At 6:25 AM local time, the exchange rate peaked at 20.17 pesos per dollar before easing slightly. The dollar was quoted at 20.1551 pesos, indicating a 0.45% depreciation of the Mexican currency ...

Pan de muerto, or "bread of the dead," traditional for Mexico's Day of the Dead, sits for sale at a bakery in San Rafael neighborhood of Mexico City, Oct. 17. [AP Photo/Fernando Llano] Fernando Llano ...

AP Photo/Fernando Llano Pan de muerto, or “bread of the dead,” traditional for Mexico’s Day of the Dead, sits for sale at a bakery in San Rafael neighborhood of Mexico City, Thursday ...