Travel
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Smithsonian chief: Don't call it "The Nation's Attic"Oct 18, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - With millions of artifacts ranging from first ladies' dresses to the flag that inspired the national anthem, the Smithsonian Institution has been cheekily k...
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Midwest travel: Hotels offering spooky stays, eventsOct 17, 2015 7:15 am - Chicago Playing blue Halloween used to be a kids' holiday, but apparently adults have deep-seated desires to be flesh-eating zombies or soul-sucking politician...
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Colonial church emerges from falling Mexican reservoirOct 17, 2015 1:00 am - MEXICO CITY - Leonel Mendoza fishes every day in a reservoir surrounded by forest and mountains in the southern Mexico state of Chiapas. But in recent days, he also has ...
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Face-lift eyed for AlamoOct 11, 2015 1:00 am - DALLAS - As the Alamo prepares for a face-lift of at least $48 million, some critics say the landmark - one of the most recognizable in U.S. history - must be transforme...
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Midwest travel: Intuit exhibits Richard Saholt collagesOct 10, 2015 7:15 am - Chicago The outsiders Take the opportunity to visit the one-of-a-kind Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art in Chicago during the run of "MAD AS HE...
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JetBlue plants a seed with farm-to-tray-table conceptOct 09, 2015 6:00 am - NEW YORK - JetBlue Airways is trying to bring a little bit of country to the city - opening its own "farm" at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. The 24,00...
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Epic crane migration a day's drive awayOct 09, 2015 6:00 am - Travelers often list the Great Migration on their bucket list, referring to mammals across the plains of Africa. Seeing that requires lots of flying and buckets of cash....
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Cubs fans: Headed to St. Louis? Here's a guide to the cityOct 08, 2015 1:00 am - A historic Chicago Cubs playoffs matchup against the archrival St. Louis Cardinals. A weekend, with games Friday and Saturday starting off the National League Division S...
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9 ways Cubs fans can explore PittsburghOct 05, 2015 5:00 am - The Cubs gave it valiant effort. Despite winning their final eight games and ending the regular season with a 3-1 victory over the Brewers, the Cubs lost home-field adva...
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Midwest travel: Carve out fun at Highwood's Great Pumpkin FestOct 03, 2015 7:20 am - Top pick Carve out some family fun The city of Highwood hosts its now annual Great Pumpkin Fest, a three-day festival highlighted by pumpkin walls lit to music...