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West Virginia's Greenbrier resort no longer among AAA's top-rated hotels

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - For the first time in 36 years, the Greenbrier resort is not among AAA's top-rated hotels. AAA released its national Five Diamond Award list on Friday, and the historic resort in White Sulphur Springs wasn't on it.

Overcharging of batteries likely culprit in Boeing 787 fires, aviation and battery experts say

WASHINGTON - It's likely that fires on two Boeing 787 Dreamliners were caused by overcharging lithium ion batteries, aviation safety and battery experts said Friday, pointing to developments in the investigation of the Boeing incidents as well as a b

Vintage music hall prepares to reopen inside oldest surviving commercial building in Dahlonega

ATLANTA - One of the South's oldest music halls is preparing to reopen after a major renovation to shore up its floor, revamp its concert hall and make other improvements.
Some travellers unshaken by Boeing 787 safety concerns, others don't know what plane they're on

Some travellers unshaken by Boeing 787 safety concerns, others don't know what plane they're on

DALLAS - Some frequent fliers say they aren't worried about safety aboard Boeing's problem-plagued 787 aircraft, while many less-seasoned travellers are often unaware of what model of plane they're flying on.
Japan investigator points to excessive voltage as cause of battery problem in ANA's Boeing 787

Japan investigator points to excessive voltage as cause of battery problem in ANA's Boeing 787

TOKYO - The burned insides of a battery in the Boeing 787 at the centre of a worldwide grounding of the aircraft indicate it operated at a voltage above its design limit, a Japanese investigator said Friday, as U.S.
Beyond Obama's oath of office, what inauguration visitors can see, do and taste in Washington

Beyond Obama's oath of office, what inauguration visitors can see, do and taste in Washington

WASHINGTON - Whether visitors want to try one of the first family's favourite restaurants, discover a sense of history or escape from the crowd to find a museum off the beaten path, Washington is the nation's cultural capital this weekend for inaugur
Some travellers unshaken by Boeing 787 safety concerns, others don't know what plane they're on

Some travellers unshaken by Boeing 787 safety concerns, others don't know what plane they're on

DALLAS - Some frequent fliers say they aren't worried about safety aboard Boeing's problem-plagued 787 aircraft, while many less-seasoned travellers are often unaware of what model of plane they're flying on.
Hong Kong: 5 free things for visitors to do, from Bruce Lee to beaches

Hong Kong: 5 free things for visitors to do, from Bruce Lee to beaches

HONG KONG - The former British colony of Hong Kong has become an increasingly popular destination for wealthy visitors from mainland China, many of whom come just to shop.

Art exhibit honouring Muhammad Ali goes on display on boxing great's hometown

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Muhammad Ali sent opponents crashing to the canvas. Now the boxing great is being portrayed on canvas in his Kentucky hometown.
Safety concerns about Boeing 787's lithium batteries deepen as FAA grounds US planes

Safety concerns about Boeing 787's lithium batteries deepen as FAA grounds US planes

WASHINGTON - Lithium batteries that can leak corrosive fluid and start fires have emerged as the chief safety concern involving Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, a problem that apparently is far more serious than government or company officials acknowledged l