Over the past four centuries, the United States has undergone a dramatic ... industrial logging, mining, railroad expansion, and urban growth. By 1860, about 153 million acres of forest had ...

His views were so well expressed, Leroy said, that it led to his election as president in 1860 and the ... territories of the United States. He also signed the Pacific Railroad Act, authorizing ...

You can track the SS United States live. An interactive map provided by Okaloosa County, showing the liner's current location, can be found here. Support local journalism by subscribing to a ...

Sunny with a high of 85 °F (29.4 °C). Winds NE at 8 to 12 mph (12.9 to 19.3 kph). Night - Clear. Winds from NE to ENE at 7 to 12 mph (11.3 to 19.3 kph). The overnight low will be 62 °F (16.7 ...

Cloudy with a high of 76 °F (24.4 °C) and a 43% chance of precipitation. Winds SSW at 16 mph (25.7 kph). Night - Cloudy with a 75% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 7 to 14 mph (11.3 to ...

Today people who were not alive when its smoke-spewing coal-fired trains passed through Remington, Wyman Park, Roland Park, ...

This nation, and most of the world, recently marked five years since much of life as we knew it essentially shut down because of the sudden proliferation of the COVID-19 virus. It ...

A map created by John Burns Research and Consulting showing property tax rates across the country, using 2023 data. JBREC Many states in the Midwest also had relatively high property taxes ...

With spacious seating, high-speed efficiency and eco-friendly upgrades, Amtrak’s next-generation Airo trains are set to ...

The Supreme Court on Monday will hear that challenge in the latest case that could affect how states can consider race when creating legislative maps. The outcome will also determine if Democrats ...

Railroads used to crisscross Redstone Arsenal with their whistles and bells cutting through the night air. On Tuesday nights in a building, tucked in the WWII-era warehouses, the sound of train ...