It's official-- and weirdly radical-- the Boy Scouts of America will now welcome girls. The Scouts announced on Wednesday that it will soon drop the word "boy" from its namesake program and begin to ...

The Boy Scouts of America said that a Chinese-made painted, plastic badge commonly worn by some of its youngest scouts is being voluntarily recalled after a test revealed high levels of lead in the ...

A plastic badge awarded to Cub Scouts was recalled Thursday by the Boy Scouts of America because it may contain excessive levels of lead paint. The recalled badge — made in China — is the "Immediate ...

George Atala (left) earned all 137 merit badges offered by the Boy Scouts of America earlier this year, while Andrew (right) will soon. Contributed photo (Atala Family) This story is a part of our ...

Yes, the Scouts have tried to make it educational. Requirements include playing games "that will help you practice your math, spelling or another skill that helps you in your schoolwork." And Scouts ...

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- "I promise to do my best, to do my duty to God and my country, to help other people, and to obey the Law of the Pack." More than 150 Cub Scouts recited these words to ...

WEST SENECA, NY (WKBW) — Dan Dale of Boy Scout Troop 616 in West Seneca, New York has collected 138 merit badges. Dan just received his "Eagle Award" and is awaiting the "Super Nova Award" and the ...

The Boy Scouts were never cool. Scrawny kids in poorly-fitting khaki uniforms — complete with requisite badges, colorful sashes, and neckerchief — seldom end up captaining football teams, let alone ...

LANCASTER >> High school junior Auden Block is a textbook example of how the Boy Scouts’ merit badge program can shape a boy’s life: By exploring a range of hobbies, outdoor activities and ...

Ty Bingham had to earn 21 merit badges on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout. It’s the highest rank in Boy Scouts, reached by more than 2.4 million boys since the award was first presented in 1912.