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Smoky Yosemite Has Some Tourists Leaving Early
The Latest on a deadly wildfire near Yosemite National Park.
San Francisco Bans Tour Buses from 'Full House' Residence
Tour buses will no longer be swinging by a San Francisco house made famous in the popular 1990s sitcom "Full House."
Taste of the Tour: Salut to Genepi, an Herbal Alpine Cure
On the second day of racing in the Alps, Tour de France riders take on a relatively short stage but their legs will still strain to overcome several peaks before an unforgiving 18-kilometer climb to the tourist resort of La Rosiere.
MGM Sues Vegas Shooting Victims in Push to Avoid Liability
MGM Resorts International has sued hundreds of victims of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history in a bid to avoid liability for the gunfire that rained down from its Mandalay Bay casino-resort in Las Vegas.
CEO-in-Waiting Talks About Spirit Airlines' Future
The airline is about to get a new CEO. Ted Christie, currently the president, will take over in January, replacing Robert Fornaro.
TravelLab: Adults Take Over Science Museums When Night Falls
Sometimes, in the middle of the night, nocturnal creatures are allowed to roam the halls of New York's American Museum of Natural History. They are adult humans, known to sometimes quietly contemplate science with a cocktail.
C'est La Vie: Canadians Still Visiting U.S. Despite Trade Flap
The United States and Canada are engaged in a trade dispute, angering Canadians, but it doesn't seem to be having an impact on tourism. Not yet, anyway.
Discover Palm Springs: The Ultimate Desert Playground
Palm Springs proves that desert fabulousness never goes out of style with summer pool parties, LGBTQ-friendly accommodations, gorgeous weather, and Instagram-worthy design touches around every corner.
Everything's Up to Date in Kansas City
Having just celebrated its annual Pride, Kansas City (Missouri, that is) proves that rainbow revelry lasts all year long.
TravelLab: Adults Take Over Science Museums When Night Falls
On a recent June evening, 175 grown-ups signed up for a slumber party at the New York museum, which has capitalized on the hype created by Ben Stiller's "Night at the Museum" franchise.
Taste of the Tour: Creamy Cheese in 'Venice of the Alps'
At long last, it's time to climb.
Average Price of US Gas Slips a Penny, to $2.94 a Gallon
The average price of regular-grade gasoline in the U.S. fell a penny a gallon over the past three weeks to $2.94.
C'est la Vie: Canadians Still Visiting US Despite Trade Flap
The United States and Canada are engaged in a trade dispute, angering Canadians, but it doesn't seem to be having an impact on tourism. Not yet, anyway.
Deadly Fire Shuts Down Key Route to Yosemite National Park
A wildfire that killed a California firefighter grew quickly and forced the closure of a key route into Yosemite National Park as crews contended with sweltering conditions Sunday, authorities said.
5 Years After Declaring Bankruptcy, Detroit Reborn at a Cost
It's been five years since Detroit bottomed out after decades of decline, admitting in the largest U.S. municipal bankruptcy filing ever that the country's one-time industrial engine could no longer pay its bills.
Taste of the Tour: Mussels, Fries and Cobbles in Roubaix
After a bumpy ride on the cobblestones to Roubaix, settle your stomach down with some moules-frites (mussels and fries), beer and a cheese dedicated to - what else? - the "pave." That's French for cobbles.
Oklahoma Town Doubles in Population for Woody Guthrie Fest
Woody Guthrie's Oklahoma hometown has doubled in population as thousands gather for a music festival in honor of the "This Land Is Your Land" singer.
New Hampshire Explores Turning Ruggles Mine into State Park
This mine is your land?
Taste of the Tour: Macarons in Macron's Birthplace
Macarons will be an appropriate treat to try in the birthplace of French president Emmanuel Macron on Saturday as the Tour de France arrives in Amiens at the end of Stage 8 on Bastille Day.
Archaeologists in Egypt Discover Mummification Workshop
Archaeologists in Egypt stumbled upon a new discovery dating back to more than 2,500 years ago near Egypt's famed pyramids at an ancient necropolis south of Cairo.