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Artist decorates the Louvre iconic pyramid with message about capitalism

Artist decorates the Louvre iconic pyramid with message about capitalism

PARIS - An Italian artist decorated the Louvre museum's glass pyramid Wednesday for the first time in the iconic monument's history, in a protest against capitalism.

NH abandons planned additions to Old Man of the Mountain memorial plaza

CONCORD, N.H. - Nearly 10 years after New Hampshire's Old Man of the Mountain crumbled, so, too, have plans to add to the memorial plaza dedicated to its memory.
Yosemite backcountry adventure: Hard-core hiking off the trails and away from the crowds

Yosemite backcountry adventure: Hard-core hiking off the trails and away from the crowds

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. - A few loose, fist-sized rocks tumbled by as we hiked down a steep mountain pass over unstable terrain, off trail deep in Yosemite's wilderness.
Even city slickers can find the beauty in an easy-to-navigate national park like Yosemite

Even city slickers can find the beauty in an easy-to-navigate national park like Yosemite

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif.

A day after start of furloughs, airline service improves, but gov't warns of more problems

NEW YORK, N.Y.

Juneau starts its transformation from legislative town to tourist destination

JUNEAU, Alaska - The week after Alaska's 90 day legislative session comes to a close, its capital seems to slow down and take a huge sigh of relief. Juneau's streets are quieter, its restaurants are emptier; hotels are ghost towns.

NH looks to expand 'Live Free and ...' campaign beyond tourism

CONCORD, N.H. - The new tourism campaign New Hampshire rolled out a year ago is working so well, it may be expanded to economic development and other areas, a state official said Monday. The "Live Free and ....
Laura Bush, leading design committee for library, focused on Texas roots, eco-friendly design

Laura Bush, leading design committee for library, focused on Texas roots, eco-friendly design

DALLAS - Laura Bush wanted to make sure her husband's presidential centre reflected their Texas roots, and it does — right down to the building's limestone base from the Midland area, where they both grew up and lived after they were married.

NJ couple accused of cheating travellers, using cash to buy luxury home

TRENTON, N.J. - A southern New Jersey couple who pitched phoney vacation travel membership packages and collected fees for free airfare and cruise deals have been indicted, authorities said Tuesday.

PETA buys shares of SeaWorld stock in bid to influence theme park it has targeted for protests

ORLANDO, Fla. - PETA has purchased newly issued shares of SeaWorld Entertainment Inc., the theme park company often targeted for protests by the animal rights group.