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The original names of 16 iconic US cities, and how they got them
Mon, 05/11/2026 - 13:23
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New York City was known as New Amsterdam when it was a Dutch settlement.
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Before EPA regulations, air and water pollution shaped life across the US. See what American cities looked like then.
Wed, 04/22/2026 - 09:12
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A photograph from 1972 shows how "industry has changed the face of the San Francisco Bay Area," according to the EPA.
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The 10 cities where you're most likely to get in a car accident
Thu, 11/09/2023 - 14:48
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Car accidents happen in every city, but drivers are more prone to them in certain cities.
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The mayor of deep blue Dallas has ditched the Democratic Party, citing his disdain for 'virtue signaling.' It gives the GOP a foothold in one of America's biggest cities.
Sun, 09/24/2023 - 11:30
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson.
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