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Long before U.S. military bases lined its shores, the islands known today as Okinawa were once the independent Ryukyu Kingdom ...
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka and Canadian teen sensation Victoria Mboko booked a championship showdown with gritty semi-final wins on Wednesday in the WTA Canadian Open in Montreal.
"People Like Us" is Jason Mott's latest novel, but he started it as a memoir. It's definitely not real. Or is it? The author talks his inspiration.
Eating too much of this favorite food could increase your diabetes risk New research shows that eating potatoes in this form raises your risk of diabetes by 20 percent. Here's what you need to know.
National Geographic named a lesser-known Oregon state park among its list of state parks that deliver "awe without the crowds." Here's what to know.
Last year, at age 18, Nima Rinji Sherpa became the youngest climber to summit the world’s 14 tallest peaks. His next ...
There are 4,000 black bears in Florida. Is that too few, or too many? Once on the brink, Florida black bears have made a remarkable comeback. Now, there's a vote on hunting them.
In the former capital of Hue, historical food fashions are enjoying a renaissance and making this central Vietnam city an unlikely hub for vegetarian cuisine.
National Geographic released a list of eight underrated state parks across the United States, naming one Oregon park that’s the epitome of the Pacific Northwest coast.
Is a nature retreat in Scotland the tech detox your family needs this summer? Head to the Highlands for long summer days filled with forest walks, bushcraft courses and family sauna sessions.
National Geographic released a list on Monday of the eight most beautiful train stations in the United States, including one Portland landmark.
If you long for your summers to be more outdoorsy and active, this is where to visit in Europe — for everything from rafting to biking and, of course, superb hiking.