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The most iconic barbecue joint in every state

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From roadside shacks to barbecue institutions like Franklin Barbecue in Austin, here's the most iconic barbecue restaurant in every state.

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The hottest temperature ever recorded in every state

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A dangerous heat wave is sweeping parts of the US, but many states set their all-time hottest temperature records decades ago.

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After spending hundreds of hours on Amtrak trains, I always prepare for 5 mishaps that can make journeys more difficult

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I enjoy traveling by train, but doing so can take preparation.

Diana Kruzman

Trump's immigration crackdown is contributing to a summer lifeguard shortage

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About 100,000 international students work in popular US tourist hubs each summer.

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The most famous hotel in every state

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Caesars Palace is one of the most famous hotels in the US.

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The original names of 16 iconic US cities, and how they got them

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New York City was known as New Amsterdam when it was a Dutch settlement.

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The foreign students powering American summer jobs may be harder to find this year

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Cape Cod Beach
Small businesses in Cape Cod and other popular destinations rely on J-1 Visa holders.

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The 5 US states with the best wineries, according to a sommelier

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California isn't the only state to visit if you want to find some great wineries in the US.

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I moved from the US to Ireland. I'm so happy with my choice, but there are a few things I wish I'd known before relocating.

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I moved to Ireland three years ago.

Alexis McSparren

Take a walk through America's first 1950s suburb in 25 vintage photos

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A family of four stands in front of their home in Levittown, NY.

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