A one-mile stream in Alaska dubbed “Nazi Creek” after it was reclaimed from the Axis Powers during World War II has finally ...

German soldiers never set foot on the speck of land at the far end of the Aleutian Islands during World War II, but the name ...

The name “Nazi Creek” will no longer be used for federal databases or maps. On Thursday, the Domestic Names Committee for the ...

The troublesome middle a in Nevada led to that state taking second place in the Preply survey. Given that the name can be ...

An analysis of nationwide phone book listings revealed the most common last name in each US state, offering a new look at regional differences in family history.

While names like Liam and Olivia continue to dominate nationwide charts, these rare names reflect the unique stories and preferences of families across the United States.

The Social Security Administration revealed that the most popular baby names in the US in 2017 were Liam and Emma. But those weren't the most popular in every state.

The population is spread out among 3.8 million square miles across 50 states, yet nearly one-third of Americans live in just three states: California, Texas and New York.

Florida, Louisiana and North Carolina are expected to fare the worst if sea levels rise by 6 feet by the end of the century.

The meanings behind some American place names are straightforward, while others require some context. You can read the literal translations of every U.S. state and capital city name below.

Drifting smoke from the Canadian wildfires will worsen air quality in at least eight U.S. states and prompted alerts for some. The National Weather Service said the smoke will impact most of the ...

Liam was the most popular name for boys in 15 states in 2016, while Emma was the most popular girls name in 16 states.