Travel
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Mineral Point, Wis.: Figgyhobbin, the arts and only 3 hours awayAug 01, 2014 6:00 am - MINERAL POINT, Wis. — This tiny town is a charming place where old stone buildings hug the hills, and artists' galleries, pottery studios and antique shops line the stre...
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Researchers looking into beach rip currentsAug 01, 2014 5:45 am - CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. - Vincent Klock was bodysurfing toward the beach when his momentum suddenly turned and he was whisked away from shore. He was caught in a rip curren...
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Who made the decision to fly Ebola victims to Atlanta?Aug 01, 2014 1:01 am - Bloomberg News Amid the largest Ebola outbreak on record, airports worldwide are on high alert for ill-appearing passengers arriving from west African nations. Thermal s...
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Banksy's 'Spy Booth' artwork defacedJul 31, 2014 11:00 pm - LONDON - A mural by street artist Banksy that sparked a local preservation campaign has been defaced. "Spy Booth" shows three agents in trench coats and trilby hats eave...
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5 free things to do in Iowa capital of Des MoinesJul 31, 2014 5:45 am - DES MOINES, Iowa - Nestled in the middle of Iowa, surrounded by miles of rolling hills green with corn and soybeans, is the capital city of Des Moines. A metropolis that...
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Agency could cut hours at Illinois historic sitesJul 31, 2014 1:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - Budget cuts will force the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency to consider cutting hours at some state historic sites after the Labor Day holiday weekend...
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Civil War battle sites: There's an app for thatJul 30, 2014 5:30 am - ATLANTA - Last week marked the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Atlanta, one of the key conflicts of the Civil War, and researchers at Emory University's Center for Di...
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In Chicago, colorful Pilsen broadens its palateJul 27, 2014 5:45 am - Outside Thalia Hall, the most happening new spot in Chicago's emerging Pilsen neighborhood, I do a double take. It's a freezing night, and there's a small woman with a g...
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On the road: Immerse yourself in the bratwurst experienceJul 26, 2014 5:45 am - Chicago Ship out, shape up InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile is partnering with celebrity fitness guru Andrea Metcalf and Chicago SUP paddle boarding company for...
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Group tours: How to pick the right one for youJul 25, 2014 5:45 am - NEW YORK - Group tours sound easy: Choose a destination and the tour company plans your trip, delivering you to hotels, restaurants and attractions. You don't have to Go...