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Harrowing photos show Tropical Storm Hilary's arrival.

The hottest bear of the summer just dropped.

How would you feel if you had to move to the state that is the one you despise the most? That is statistically what's happening when it comes to the state that has the most residents moving to Missouri. They also happen to come from the biggest arch rivals the Show Me State has in America.

Sometimes you learn things you can't explain and that's definitely true for this. Statistics show that a large number of people in California are choosing to move to Missouri. Let's explore this mystery.

Do you have a desire to have a rustic getaway in Missouri? How do you feel about the Amish? If both of those can be answered in the affirmative, I've found the perfect place in Missouri that is really in the heart of Amish country - horse and buggy included.

For good reasons, Hannibal, Missouri loves to claim Mark Twain as their own. The truth is we share his legacy with many other parts of the country, too. One little known example is a tiny town in the California Sierra Mountains that's named after Samuel Clemens.

Would Illinois be better off splitting up into halves or thirds like California may do?

It seems like our country’s traditions are little by little going away. The most recent case in point was this week’s observance of Columbus Day in America.

The year was 1975. The place was a bar in Los Gatos, California. That is where a struggling 38-year-old freelance writer by the name of Gary Dahl was enjoying his favorite beverage when the conversation turned to pets and all the work it is to have them. What happened next is beyond belief.

One of Quincy's long time companies, Hollister Whitney, has announced a purchasing agreement with a California firm.