The Southern states include both sprawling farmlands and bustling cities. Often called "the South," this area played a pivotal role in shaping the identity of the United States.

Cary, North Carolina — a Raleigh suburb — ranks as the best place to live in the South due to high scores in education, ...

The U.S. is in peak flu season, as the CDC releases a map of influenza activity across the country. See which states are at ...