Cherry blossoms are but one harbinger of spring. To painter Garrick Arnold, they also now represent grief and the enduring power of love after death.

Mike Litterst, a spokesperson for the National Mall and Memorial Parks, said the cherry blossoms offer a sense of hope for ...

Cherry blossom trees drew large crowds in cities around the world, marking the beginning of spring.

Typically blooming in late March and early April, cherry blossoms only bloom for a couple of days a year — adding a sense of urgency to see the delicate shades of pink before th ...