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Top 10 destinations picked by travelers
The lasting draw of these destinations is borne out in TripAdvisor's fifth annual Travelers' Choice Destinations awards.
The Importance of Being Inverted: Gay Days at Amusement Parks, Part 1
Princess for a day... The tableau downshifts from a rosy cheek-to-cheek portrait to trial by combat as crowned heads rotate until eyes are locked in a Mexican standoff.
Legislation to Ban Teen Tanning in Illinois Heads to Gov. Quinn
By Amanda Luevano Legislation to ban minors from indoor tanning beds was sent to Gov.
Tim Cook's improbable victory in Washington
When Apple CEO Tim Cook appeared in front of Carl Levin today, I was hoping for an epic showdown, as presaged by Levin's highly-aggressive press release yesterday.
Meg Makes: How Rob and I spent a fun long weekend in Daytona Beach
Seasickness aside , Rob and I recently had a stellar long weekend in Daytona Beach, and I thought I'd tell you about it.
There is no sound quite like that of children expressing their delight for the arrival of summer - except maybe when they're told they're going to Orlando for vacation.
ChooseChicago chooses Desiree Rogers - a vision in yellow
He's tapped socialite/businesswoman Desiree Rogers to head up the board of directors of ChooseChicago, the city's tourism and convention development arm.
Study: Most shipwrecks a minor US pollution threat
Shipwrecks lying deep off America's coasts are more often historical artifacts than present-day threats from leaking old oil tanks, a new federal report says.
US may fingerprint departing tourists
The US may expand its biometric entry-exit system to include taking fingerprints and photos of foreigners as they leave the country.
Nearly 1,000 turn out for Bel Air 'House of Cards' casting call
An estimated 1,000 people came through the Bel Air Reckord Armory Saturday in the hope of landing a part on the second season of the Netflix television series "House of Cards." "It was a great cross section of people, I think, that will allow us to depict all walks of life in Washington, D.C.," local casting director Kimberly Skyrme said.
Neal Rubin: Study says Detroit is a great departure city - which counts as an honor, sort of
In the Best & Worst Departure Cities for Domestic Travel, Detroit it the fourth-best departure city behind Denver, Dallas and Chicago.
10 new jewels on must-see national parks list
Among the annual rites Americans undertake in spring - from cleaning the garage to prepping the garden to analyzing baseball team schedules - we'd like to suggest one more: Visit national parks.
Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.
Madeleine Albright's famous serpent pin, others in Cedar Rapids
Throughout her diplomatic career and in the years since then, Madeleine Albright's brooches have been more than just a fashion statement.
NY town eyes limit on use of Plum Island
6, 2010 file photo, people on a tour of Plum Island, N.Y., off the coast of Long Island, watch seals relaxing on the rocky shore.
Rand Paul blasted President Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for their security failures in Benghazi in a Herald interview ahead of the U.S. senator from Kentucky's keynote speech to New Hampshire Republicans tomorrow that's further fueling talk he is eyeing a 2016 White House bid.
Bridal Gowns New And Used Up For Sale To Fight Cancer
The busy summer wedding season is just about here, and on Sunday, brides-to-be were getting a bargain on gowns while also helping the fight against cancer.
US aviation failing? We've screwed ourselves
Our airports are terrible, and our airlines find it harder and harder to compete.
Amtrak Train Derails in Chicago, Leads to Delays, Cancellations
An Amtrak train traveling from New Orleans to Chicago derailed Sunday with at least 197 passengers on board, according to officials.
One Big Idea for Pittsburgh's next mayor
The Post-Gazette asked people from various walks of life to offer the next mayor of Pittsburgh one big suggestion... Congratulations, Mr.