The best and worst US states to live in

US News & World Report ranked all 50 states on livability and came up with a list of the best states to live in. See who came out on top.
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How Did the Nation Get Its Name? Other Suggestions Included the United Colonies, Columbia and the United States of Alleghania

The nascent country adopted its name 250 years ago, on 9, 1776. Americans have debated the moniker ever since. One ...