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Reality Bites on a Trip to Find Lincoln's Log Cabin

By Christopher Sullivan | Aug 22, 2018

Years ago, I'd heard that people making the pilgrimage to the tiny log cabin on the farm where Abraham Lincoln was born sometimes burst into tears when they glimpsed it. That alone made it seem worth a trip to Sinking Spring Farm.

Renewable Resort: Greek Island to Run on Wind, Solar Power

By Iliana Mier | Aug 22, 2018

When the blades of its 800-kilowatt wind turbine start turning, the small Greek island of Tilos will become the first in the Mediterranean to run exclusively on wind and solar power.

History, Hollywood & Voodoo: All in a New Orleans Cemetery

By Beth J. Harpaz | Aug 22, 2018

If you've heard about New Orleans' famous cemeteries with their above-ground tombs, chances are you've heard about the gravesite of the so-called voodoo queen.

Alligator Kills Woman Trying to Protect Her Dog at Resort

By Russ Bynum | Aug 22, 2018

A woman who often walked her dog near a golf course lagoon across the street from her vacation home was killed Monday by an alligator that dragged her into the greenish water at a private resort on the South Carolina coast.

Disney Faces Lawsuit from Autistic Visitors

By Mike Schneider | Aug 21, 2018

Visitors with severe autism can move ahead with their lawsuits claiming Disney's U.S. parks didn't do enough to accommodate their need for scheduled routines and no waits on its rides.

7 Ways to Fall in Love with New Orleans This Fall

Aug 21, 2018

When fall arrives in New Orleans, the city comes alive with cool breezes, tons of festivals, and seasonal celebrations. Whether you're a foodie or a football fan, autumn in the Crescent City is non-stop fun.

Pilot Suspended Over Threat to Oklahoma Transgender Student

Aug 21, 2018

Frontier Airlines says it has suspended a pilot accused of threatening on Facebook to harm a 12-year-old transgender girl for using the girls bathroom at her Oklahoma school.

Exclusive Photos From Paris Gay Games 10

Exclusive Photos From Paris Gay Games 10

Aug 20, 2018

More than 10,300 athletes and spectators gathered in Paris for Gay Games 10. Here's a look at some of our favorite moments.

Study Finds America Has Most Dog-Friendly Parks in the World

Aug 20, 2018

America is home to the most dog-friendly parks on the planet, according to new research. From walks along the Pacific Northwest to bicoastal café hangouts in California and New York, America tops the polls for the most dog-friendly parks in the world.

Man Dressed as Tinkerbell Ousted from Ryanair Flight

Aug 20, 2018

Authorities say a man dressed as Tinkerbell has been removed from a plane at London's Stansted Airport for disruptive behavior.

Brussels Celebrates Summer with Flower Carpet

Aug 17, 2018

Brussels is highlighting its sun-splashed summer with a Mexican-themed carpet of over half a million flowers on its historic Grand-Place.

Tighter Regulations Could Take Bite out of Airbnb Profits

By Verena Dobnik | Aug 17, 2018

Airbnb faces tightening regulations in New York City that could take a big bite out of its profits, and on Wednesday the short-term rental company offered a counter-measure designed to appease hostile politicians: a $10 million contribution to charities.

Now Open: Boston's The Row Hotel at Assembly Row

Aug 16, 2018

Fueled by a mix of industrial heritage and forward-thinking drive, The Row Hotel at Assembly Row brings an elevated interpretation of classic American ingenuity to Somerville.

Woof! 5 Hotels to Celebrate National Dog Day

Aug 16, 2018

August 26 is the day when we give extra-special love to our furry friends. The following five hotels also think canines deserve VIP treatment 365 days per year.

Watch: Gothenburg Celebrates EuroPride with Rainbow Trams

Watch: Gothenburg Celebrates EuroPride with Rainbow Trams

Aug 16, 2018

Gothenburg prepares for EuroPride with a moving art exhibition where young artists have repainted the city's iconic trams in rainbow colors.

LGBTQ Art Installation Revealed at Chicago's Northalsted Market Days

Aug 15, 2018

The Illinois Office of Tourism debuted a new larger-than-life art installation celebrating its "Amazing for All" LGBTQ and diversity campaign during Northalsted Market Days in Chicago's Boystown neighborhood.

Yosemite Reopens with Smoky Air and Limited Lodging

By Jocelyn Gecker, Matthew Brown | Aug 15, 2018

Hikers and nature lovers returned to Yosemite National Park's scenic valley Tuesday after a rare 20-day closure because of smoke from wildfires.

Los Angeles Installs Subway Body Scanners

By Michael Balsamo | Aug 15, 2018

Los Angeles' subway will become the first mass transit system in the U.S. to install body scanners that screen passengers for weapons and explosives, officials said Tuesday.

@ the 2018 Quebec City Summer Festival

@ the 2018 Quebec City Summer Festival

By Lindsay B. Davis | Aug 14, 2018

This year's 2018 Quebec City Summer Festival featured some of the biggest acts in pop music this year. EDGE was on hand and files this report on the event.

Toxic Algae Bloom Plagues Florida's Gulf Coast

By Tamara Lush | Aug 14, 2018

Tons of dead fish. A smell so awful you gag with one inhale. Empty beaches, empty roads, empty restaurants.

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