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Looking for the best way to spend your summer on the water? Oak Street Beach in Chicago has Greece-worthy views.

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State supreme courts have always made big decisions, but the nationalization of American politics – where national partisan politics drive voter behavior in local elections – has elevated the ...

Wyoming's first new coal mine in 50 years is said to be operating soon but it won't rely on the fossil fuel to make money.

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Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic’s emergency plan just two days before devastating floods killed over 27 people, mostly ...

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Two Illinois lottery players will become millionaires after each purchased a $1 million winning Powerball ticket for ...

Metropolis is set in Delaware in the new 'Superman' movie. Here's the area where he might live in the First State.