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‘Black Panther’ fans can find glimpses of Wakanda in Africa

Blockbuster movie has created new image of continent

March 23, 2018

Leonard Bernstein, social activist, is focus of new exhibit

Journalists walk through the Leonard Bernstein exhibit during a press preview at the National Museum of American Jewish History in…

March 21, 2018

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Want to avoid the flu while flying? Try a window seat

A window seat on a commercial airplane may be the safest place to sit if you want to avoid getting…

March 20, 2018

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Northeast snowstorms give ski areas late season powder blast

From Vermont to Maine, skiers and riders were cheering the mounds of snow. “It’s amazing,” said Tim Austin, of Brentwood,…

March 19, 2018

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Several ways to save on your European vacation

People pass an arrivals sign at the new Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 in London. Airfares to Europe this summer are…

March 18, 2018

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Frustration takes flight over seat assignment fees

But American Airlines wouldn’t give her a new seat assignment unless she forked over another $42. She refused. Shadur, an…

March 18, 2018

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Exploring the pyramid cities of Mexico

A two-week archaeological adventure

March 17, 2018

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Pot tourists can smoke it where they buy it in San Francisco

Rick Thompson, clockwise from bottom left, Keith Baskerville and Xavier Baskerville smoke marijuana while sitting in a booth in the…

March 15, 2018

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Dog dies after airline worker has it placed in overhead bin

A dog died on a United Airlines plane after a flight attendant ordered its owner to put the animal in…

March 14, 2018

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Sunlight helps ID Hearst Castle painting as 17th century

The markings allowed museum director Mary Levkoff to determine the painting was created by Spanish artist Bartolome Perez de la…

March 13, 2018

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America’s industrial past is drawing tourists in increasing numbers

Six decades after shutting down, Detroit’s Packard Plant – shown here in its abandoned state in 2015 – is being…

March 12, 2018

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Dockless commuter bikes bring convenience, chaos

companies bring bicycles to big cities

March 11, 2018

The Travel Troubleshooter

New tracking technology could make lost belongings a thing of the past

“My wife and I couldn’t find her,” remembers Lippiner. “We completely freaked out.” Then came an idea that changed Lippiner’s…

March 11, 2018

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In Bhutan, gross national happiness is more important than GDP

Himalayan country tries to modernize without sacrificing culture

March 10, 2018

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Tactics to save money, avoid hassles on vacation

Natasha Rachel Smith was good at math as a teen and was intrigued by personal finance. As an adult, she…

March 9, 2018

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Proposal to name highway for Trump faces opposition in Utah

Cyclists race along the scenic Byway 12 above Calf Creek and the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument beyond during the second…

March 7, 2018

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Thinking about trying a cruise? Advice for first-timers

Celebrity Cruises’ Equinox at dock in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The ship carries 2,850 passengers, features a real grass lawn,…

March 6, 2018

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Latino civil rights site in Texas named National Treasure

The LULAC Council 60 Clubhouse in Houston remains damaged after Hurricane Harvey inflicted more harm to the aging building. The…

March 5, 2018

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National Park Service weighs new rules for human waste on Alaska’s Denali

Members of the U.S. Army’s High Altitude Rescue Team from Fort Wainwright Army Base near Fairbanks, Alaska, unload supplies from…

March 4, 2018

The Travel Troubleshooter

When you’re tall, flying isn’t easy

With good reason. At 6-feet-10, the former NBA player has to squeeze himself into economy class seats, which isn’t always…

March 4, 2018

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Igloos built by migrants warm hearts in Italian Alps village

Africans help restaurant owner lure tourists

March 3, 2018

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Studies reveal Uber, Lyft congest cities

Ride-hailing companies not reducing traffic

March 2, 2018

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Today’s volunteers ensure yesterday’s slavery is remembered

A document dated July 12, 1867, titled “Address presented to William Lloyd Garrison,” is part of the Boston Public Library’s…

February 28, 2018

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Airbnb unveils new category of rentals rated by inspectors

Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky says Airbnb is dispatching inspectors to rate a new category of properties listed on…

February 27, 2018