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Ohio ranks behind Kentucky, Indiana (but ahead of Michigan) on this list

Ohio ranks behind Kentucky, Indiana (but ahead of Michigan) on this list

US News published its 2026 Overall Best State Rankings this week. Here's how Ohio (and its neighbors) fared.
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USA250: 10 greatest college athletes from Virginia ranked

USA250: 10 greatest college athletes from Virginia ranked

Virginia and Virginia Tech make up most of the 10 greatest college athletes in the history of the commonwealth - but not all the spots on our list.
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USA250: The 10 greatest college athletes from Texas ranked

USA250: The 10 greatest college athletes from Texas ranked

As part of USA TODAY Sports' USA 250 initiative, here's a look at the top 10 greatest college athletes to ever play in the state of Texas:
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USA250: 10 greatest college athletes from Washington rankings

USA250: 10 greatest college athletes from Washington rankings

As part of USA TODAY Sports' USA 250 initiative, here's a look at the top 10 greatest college athletes to ever play in the state of Washington:
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USA250: 10 greatest college athletes from Tennessee

USA250: 10 greatest college athletes from Tennessee

As part of USA TODAY Sports' USA 250 initiative, here's a look at the top 10 greatest college athletes to ever play in the state of Tennessee:
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US News & World report ranks all 50 states and NC isn't far from top 10

US News & World report ranks all 50 states and NC isn't far from top 10

U.S. News & World Reports rankings were based on 8 categories. Here's how North Carolina ranked in the 2026 report.
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Is Virginia a good state to live in? Here's what national ranking says

Is Virginia a good state to live in? Here's what national ranking says

See where Virginia ranks in a recent U.S. News report on the best and worst among the 50 U.S. states.
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Minnesota is America's top road-trip state. California falls

Minnesota is America's top road-trip state. California falls

Some of America's favorite travel destinations ranked surprisingly low. See the best and worst states for road trips.
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Here’s Where You Can Still Find Tickets to Ella Langley’s ‘Dandelion’ Tour

Here’s Where You Can Still Find Tickets to Ella Langley’s ‘Dandelion’ Tour

Langley's tour will run through the end of October as "Choosin' Texas" continues its record-setting run
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US Corn Futures Rise Amid Deteriorating Crop Conditions

US Corn Futures Rise Amid Deteriorating Crop Conditions

US Corn Futures Rise Amid Deteriorating Crop Conditions
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Every other state beats California in affordability, rankings reveal

Every other state beats California in affordability, rankings reveal

U.S. News & World Report’s examine data on health care, education, crime and more. California came dead last in one category.
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Tractor Supply Co. to close 74 Petsense locations. See where

Tractor Supply Co. to close 74 Petsense locations. See where

Tractor Supply Company confirmed to USA TODAY it plans to close 74 Petsense stores. Here's a list of the locations that are shuttering.