48 min ago | Daily Kos
Chicago Area Ethnic Handbook: A great guide to our regional cultural traditions
Chicago is an ethnically diverse city and I can prove it with a book. The title of the book is "The Chicago Area Ethnic Handbook: A Guide To The Cultures and Traditions of our Region's Diverse Communities by Jeryl Levin and Cynthia Linton." In 1997, the Illinois Ethnic Coalition , published the first edition of The Ethnic Handbook: A Guide to the ... (more)
5 hrs ago | AutoWeek
Harry Miller: One man, one mustache and whole lot of Indy 500 wins:...
As we gear up for the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 , it's worth taking a look back at one man whose cars and engines dominated the field at a crucial moment in motorsports history: Harry Miller.
7 hrs ago | Herald Gazette
Stylish updated contemporary ranch w/an emphasis on "green" & energy efficient systems.
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Tourists rescued after iceberg picnic
A GROUP of tourists found themselves on thin ice when they stopped for what they thought would be a relaxing picnic on a glacier on Sunday.
5 Discounts for Military Service This Memorial Day Weekend
Here are discounts for people serving or who have served in the U.S. military. They range from Florida Aquarium passes to a chicken wing bargain at Hooters.
NASA puts shuttle launch pad in Florida up for lease
Nearly two years after space shuttle Atlantis blasted off for the last time, NASA on Thursday put out a "For Lease" notice for one of its shuttle launch pads in Florida.
Star Wars Lego Model Is 'World's Largest'
The unveiling of a massive Lego model in Times Square has brought new meaning to the saying that everything is bigger in New York City.
Vicksburg marks anniversary of Civil War siege
The effort culminated in a concentrated military attack that started May 18, 1863, and a siege that started eight days later.
A year later, U.S. trade with Colombia grows while anxiety mounts
U.S. officials are equally excited, saying U.S. businesses have improved their sales to the South American country by 20 percent.
White House: Calif. locale ideal for summit
Its reputation as a place for presidential gatherings was a key factor in the White House's decision to host an international summit at the Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands, officials confirmed Wednesday.
South Tahoe in top 20 places for Vacation Homes in US
In California, the most popular locations for a vacation home are Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead near Los Angeles, and in the north, Truckee and South Lake Tahoe.
Bronx 'ghetto' tours stop amid residents' outrage
A young man runs under an elevated section of subway tracks in The Bronx borough of New York, Wednesday, May 22, 2013.
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days - 384 times, up and around - bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.
Fewer plan to travel Memorial Day weekend
Tens of millions of Americans are going to get away this Memorial Day weekend, but not as many as last year.
Vacationers to hit road for Memorial Day, grounded by high fares
In this Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, file photo, a passenger walks through an American Airlines baggage claim area at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago.
Five Reasons It's Great to Be Single in Miami
Each week, Miami dating expert Nikki Novo gives us advice on finding love in this hopeless place.
Stonewall National Museum & Archives Names David Jobin as Executive Director
The world's largest collection of LGBT historical artifacts and documents, the Stonewall National Museum & Archives , has a new Executive Director.
Peter Frampton, Robert Cray at REH
Following the success of the 2011-2012 world tour celebrating the 35th Anniversary of his multi-platinum selling live album Frampton Comes Alive!, Peter Frampton is back on the road with Frampton's Guitar Circus.
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.