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Architects group opposes effort in Congress to mandate changes in Eisenhower Memorial design

Architects group opposes effort in Congress to mandate changes in Eisenhower Memorial design

WASHINGTON - An effort in Congress to eliminate funding and scrap the proposed design for a national memorial honouring President Dwight D.

From meth-themed doughnuts to limo tours, 'Breaking Bad' brings visitors, money to Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A fast-food burrito chain in Albuquerque has become an international tourist attraction as people come from all over the world to see the spot where a fictional drug trafficker runs his organization.
Boeing says 787 commercial flights will resume in weeks, not months, a third of tests done

Boeing says 787 commercial flights will resume in weeks, not months, a third of tests done

TOKYO - Boeing said Friday it sees commercial flights of its grounded 787 jets resuming "within weeks" even though it has not pinpointed the cause of battery overheating. Boeing Co.
From meth-themed doughnuts to limo tours, 'Breaking Bad' brings visitors, money to Albuquerque

From meth-themed doughnuts to limo tours, 'Breaking Bad' brings visitors, money to Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A fast-food burrito chain in Albuquerque has become an international tourist attraction as people come from all over the world to see the spot where a fictional drug trafficker runs his organization.

Dardenne says state parks maintenance fund drained in Jindal budget proposal, limiting repairs

BATON ROUGE, La. - Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne said Thursday he's been unable to do much maintenance or upkeep of Louisiana's state parks with his budget in recent years. Dardenne said Gov.
TSA administrator tells Congress the plan to allow small knives on planes will be implemented

TSA administrator tells Congress the plan to allow small knives on planes will be implemented

WASHINGTON - The head of the Transportation Security Administration says the agency will allow passengers to carry small knives onto planes despite a backlash against the proposal.

More US than European drivers report talking on the phone while driving, CDC study finds

WASHINGTON - More U.S. drivers report talking on their cellphones behind the wheel than their counterparts in seven Europe countries, says a study released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Some of the Florida Keys' best attractions are free: Sunset views, nature spots

Some of the Florida Keys' best attractions are free: Sunset views, nature spots

KEY WEST, Fla. - The Florida Keys offers every water activity imaginable from sailing to sport fishing. But a fishing charter or snorkeling excursion will cost you.
Number of monarch butterflies drop by 'ominous' 59 per cent in Mexico reserve, experts report

Number of monarch butterflies drop by 'ominous' 59 per cent in Mexico reserve, experts report

MEXICO CITY - The number of monarch butterflies making it to their winter refuge in Mexico dropped 59 per cent this year, falling to the lowest level since comparable record-keeping began 20 years ago, scientists reported Wednesday.
Philippines touted as new gambling haven as $1 billion casino-resort prepares to open

Philippines touted as new gambling haven as $1 billion casino-resort prepares to open

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines will become one of the biggest gambling centres in the world, vying with Macau, Singapore and Las Vegas for Asia's high rollers, officials of a $1 billion casino resort opening in Manila this weekend said Thursda