Native American words, honoring royals, or homesick settlers—check out the crazy origins of every American state's name.

Run through the list of U.S. states in your mind—fast. We’re not going to ask you which state name starts with two vowels, ...

Andrew Jackson State Park in Lancaster, South Carolina, is that magical portal where history and nature collide in the most delightful way possible. This wooden deck nestled among towering trees ...

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In the heart of Virginia’s rolling countryside lies a woodland paradise so enchanting yet so overlooked that it feels like stumbling upon a secret realm—Fairy Stone State Park, a 4,741-acre haven of ...

Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. The State Department has imposed sanctions on three Palestinian human rights groups: Al Haq, Al Mezan Center for Human Rights ...

Johnson County 4-H families explored the “Oceans of Opportunity” during a recent banquet honoring the year’s achievements. “Much like the sea, 4-H is full of hidden treasures, exciting discoveries and ...

A battle between Texas Republicans and California Democrats to bolster their party's advantage in the U.S. House has led politicians in other states to consider ways they, too, could leverage partisan ...

Steven Rosenbaum is a digital producer for CBS Texas. A versatile journalist, Steven writes, edits and produces content for the CBS Texas digital platforms. Doug Myers is a digital content producer ...

The Republican leader of the California Assembly says he will be presenting a resolution to split the state into two distinct parts. State Assemblymember James Gallagher (East Nicolaus) intends to ...

Baltimore County Council Bill 54-25, introduced by Councilman David Marks (R, 5th), is another measure intended to give individual members control over zoning and development approval within their ...