The United States is in the midst of a place-renaming moment. From the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, ...

In towns or cities which lacked local coverage for years, these start-up local papers have filled in long-standing gaps.

We have temperature configurations here in Michigan that no other part of the U.S. experiences. This very unique weather situation is also why sometimes we are sorely disappointed with forecasted warm ...

Our research takes place on a South Florida island roughly the size of an American football field – assuming we’re successful in sidestepping the American crocodiles that bask in the surrounding lake.

Inside, red chairs pop against natural wood walls, creating an atmosphere that feels both energetic and comfortably lived-in.

No Passing signs tell motorists that it's dangerous to pass on a stretch of road, and that it's illegal to do so.

The issue has emerged as a GOP point of pride in the state, where Republicans seek to lead on compliance with the federal ...

That’s bound to take a toll on tourism. Canada sends more visitors to the U.S. than any other country, and they plunk down ...

Bills have been introduced in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland and New Jersey this session.

In the quiet town of Hudson, Florida, there exists a morning ritual so sacred that people set their alarms early just to ...

With the federal law eroded by court decisions, about a half-dozen states want to enshrine protections for non-white voters. But it’s a tough sell even in Democratic states.