Fairbanks authorities rescued A frozen bald eagle from a snowbank at an Alaskan airport. After warming, feeding, and ensuring ...

Though the bald eagle has been a "historical symbol of the United States representing independence, strength and freedom" for nearly 250 years, according to the bill that was presented by Congress ...

The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, but it never had an official status in the country's 248-year history.