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 ...

With the discovery of gold in California and the ensuing gold rush, white settlement accelerated. Many of the attitudes of the new arrivals conflicted with Mexican culture and its strong Catholic ...

Donald Trump's 45% share of Latino voters set a record for a Republican presidential candidate. He had a strong showing among ...

The "wheel of law" represents the endless circle of life, while its 24 spokes are meant to denote each hour of the day. The flag was adopted on ... and the red stripe represents independence of the ...

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 ...

As the next president of the United States, Donald Trump will get to bask in the global spotlight as the country prepares to ...

Despite a small number of players of Hispanic heritage, the Phoenix Suns and other NBA teams have long had a strong following ...

a traditional Mexican offering for the Day of the Dead, in Xochimilco, south of Mexico City, capital of Mexico, Oct. 29, 2024. Nov. 1 and 2 mark the Day of the Dead in Mexico. (Photo by Francisco ...

Here’s where to stay to experience them. Women arrange marigolds on a Day of the Dead altar in Oaxaca, Mexico. The November 1 and 2 holiday, celebrated in both Mexico and U.S. border states ...

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The first bite is an assault to the senses. A sugary, citric, fluffy delight.

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 ...

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 ...