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Border Protection Says NYC Mayor Crossed Border Illegally
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and his security detail violated both Mexican and U.S. immigration laws by crossing the border on foot during a visit near El Paso, Texas, U.S. Customs and Border Protection alleges in a letter obtained by The AP.
Tourists Can Now Experience the Ancient Sport of Falconry
Falconry is now being offered as an activity for tourists at hotels, vineyards and other sites around the U.S., from Vermont to Colorado to California.
Cuba Lifting Freeze on New Private Tourism Businesses
A 16-month freeze on new private restaurants and bed-and-breakfasts will end in December when Cuba's communist government implements new regulations meant to prevent tax evasion and the accumulation of wealth, state media said Tuesday.
American Airlines Says it's Getting Rid of Plastic Straws
American Airlines says it will stop using plastic straws and drink stirs and replace them with biodegradable alternatives.
11 Rescued After Plane Crashes on Alaska Island
All 11 people aboard a plane that crashed Tuesday have been rescued in mountainous terrain on Prince of Wales Island in Alaska, officials said.
Man Accused of Yelling, Causing Plane to Land Pleads Guilty
A Washington state man accused of screaming on a flight and causing the pilot to make an emergency landing in Oklahoma has pleaded guilty to a federal assault charge.
It's a Beautiful Day in Pennsylvania on Mister Rogers' Trail
It's a beautiful day in Mister Rogers' neighborhood! But if you want to visit, you'll have to head to Pennsylvania.
Taste of the Tour: Oysters and Apple Cider in Brittany
The Age of Discovery has left its mark in Lorient, the starting point for Stage 5 in the Tour de France on Wednesday.
Florida: Excessive Speed Caused Roller Coaster Derailment
Excessive speed caused a roller coaster to derail at a Florida boardwalk, according to a preliminary investigative summary released Tuesday.
In Boston, It All Comes Together In Downtown Crossing
Many local tech professionals gather at the lobby bar in The Godfrey Hotel Boston to enjoy a handcrafted cocktail and plan their evening out in Boston's most exciting dining scenes.
Chart a Course for a Low-Hassle Destination Wedding
Planning an overseas destination wedding is no day at the beach -- even if that's exactly your vision for your big day.
Rent a Tent: Startup Matches Landowners with Campers
The idea came to Michael D'Agostino as he was driving past a beautiful farm and imagined what it would be like to camp there.
Cuba Unfreezing Growth of Private Tourism Businesses
The Cuban government will allow new restaurants, bed-and-breakfasts and transportation businesses by the end of the year, reopening the most vibrant sectors of the private economy after freezing growth for more than a year.
Australian Rangers Trap Big Crocodile Near Tourist Gorge
Wildlife rangers said they trapped a 15-foot saltwater crocodile, the largest they had ever caught in the northern Australian Katherine River and in an upstream region popular with tourists that is thought relatively safe from the killer predators.
Psychology Museum Explores What Makes Us Human
Wonder Woman's striking visage on large, bright screens just inside the new National Museum of Psychology tells visitors there's more here than dusty books and esoteric curiosities.
Taste of the Tour: Bloody Handkerchiefs in Cholet
There is a bloody past to the red handkerchiefs that many fans will wave during Monday's third stage of the Tour de France.
Monument-Filled, Tourist-Empty Extremadura is a Spanish Gem
The flamenco strains were so haunting I asked the quintet of 20-somethings playing guitars on the doorstep of a massive, whitewashed centuries-old church if I could listen for a spell.
Power Outages, Flooding Hits Puerto Rico, USVI Amid Storms
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands were hit by power outages and widespread flooding Monday as remnants of the Atlantic season's first hurricane provided an initial test of how far they have recovered from last year's devastating storms.
Taste of the Tour: Salted Sea Bass and Boating in Brittany
Heading north up the Atlantic coast, the Tour de France enters Brittany where shellfish and refreshing white wines await at the end of Stage 4 on Tuesday.
Drivers See Gas Prices Rise, with Perhaps More to Come
Drivers in New Jersey and around the nation saw prices at the pump increase over the Independence Day holiday travel period.