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A study has determined the best states in which to raise a family, using 50 metrics to come up with the final ranking.

Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum described Trump’s aspiration to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” as a way to counter ...

The Asian swamp eel is an air-breathing fish that can move across land to new locations. Florida offers ideal habitat.

A 3.7-magnitude earthquake shook the San Francisco Bay Area in California, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The 7-mile deep quake hit about a mile from Pleasant Hill south of Concord at 8:49 a.m.

The Anchorage area is in for another round of strong winds starting Friday night and lasting through much of this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The agency issued a high wind ...

A 3.7-magnitude earthquake shook the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The about 5-mile deep quake hit about three miles northwest from the San ...

Alaska was admitted as the 49th state to the United States of America on January 3, 1959. As of January 2025, a total of 6 individuals have represented Alaska in the U.S. House.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., poses during a ceremonial swearing-in with Nick Begich III, R-Alaska, second left, and members of Begich's family, in the Rayburn Room at the Capitol in ...

The crew included military personnel from both the mainland and Hawaii, specialists in air transport, doctors, nurses, aides and respiratory specialists. The victims will be taken to Diane & Bruce ...