A geographer explains who decides what goes on the map.

The state of Alaska requested the name change in 1975, but the Board on Geographic Names didn’t take action. Members of the Ohio congressional delegation – President William McKinley was from Ohio – ...

The Gulf of Mexico has been renamed to the Gulf of America, the Interior Department announced Friday, while the name of North America’s highest peak, Alaska’s Denali, has been changed back to Mount ...

President Donald J. Trump recently issued an executive order directing the restoration of historical names for two iconic U.S ...

The U.S. Department of the Interior has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, following an executive ...

Israel’s Cease-Fires in Lebanon and Gaza Appear Fragile Israeli forces killed at least 22 people and injured dozens more in southern Lebanon on Sunday, Lebanese officials said. In Gaza, Israel ...

Chelsea are ready to try again for one of the Bundesliga's most exciting youngsters and are focusing on a move for him rather than signing Man Utd star Alejandro Garnacho ...

Or, if you’re really committed to paying less in taxes, you could move. In nine states, income isn’t taxed — allowing residents to hold onto more of their hard-earned dollars. For retirees, this means ...