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Vendors accused of selling fake tickets to Statue of Liberty
Authorities say police have arrested nearly two dozen people on charges of selling fake tickets to two of New York City's biggest tourist attractions.
Airlines raise multicity airfares, but there's a way around them
The three largest U.S. airlines have changed the way they price multi-city trips, forcing those who book such itineraries to pay hundreds of extra dollars in airfare.
Dense fog advisory in Minnesota, governor's flight canceled
Thick fog has enveloped much of Minnesota and canceled Gov. Mark Dayton's air travel to a water quality forum.
SeaWorld acknowledges planting worker in animal rights group
SeaWorld acknowledged that it sent its own workers to infiltrate an animal rights group which opposed the practices of the theme park.
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The Latest: Branson questioned rocket's future after crash
The Latest on Virgin Galactic's new space tourism rocket (all times local):
Despite brave face, Paris tourism slumps in wake of attacks
The attacks in Paris are having a major impact on tourism, initial figures show, pushing the French prime minister to meet industry officials to come up with a plan to limit the damage and keep visitors coming to the City of Light.
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6 held in Air France union brawl that left execs shirtless
French prosecutors say six people have been arrested in connection with an Air France union meeting brawl that left two executives shirtless.
Nation
Judge tosses conviction in NYC tourist killing; man freed
After 25 years of trying to clear himself in a notorious tourist killing, Johnny Hincapie walked out of a courthouse Tuesday, his conviction overturned and his resolve intact.
Wine train issues apology to black women booted from train
The Napa Valley Wine Train issued an apology Tuesday to a book club that includes mostly black women who said they were booted from a tasting tour because of their race.
Safari guide killed by lion in Zimbabwe park that was Cecil's home
A lion charged and killed a safari guide who was leading a group of tourists in the same national park in Zimbabwe that was the home of Cecil the lion who was killed by a bow hunter in July.
NYC Airbnb is a parked van, no bathroom, but only $22
There's no electricity and no running water. Is it legal? Police say there's no problem sleeping in a legally-parked vehicle on the street.
Record 1 million bikers flood Sturgis for 75th anniversary rally
It will take some time and tallying before official attendance numbers for the 75th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally are in, but bikers and officials who've packed the small Black Hills town in western South Dakota say it's one of the largest rallies they've ever seen.
3 sisters missing in Wyoming are found cold and hungry but healthy
Search official: 3 sisters missing in Wyoming wilderness are found cold and hungry but healthy.
5 ways airlines are actually making flying better
Baggage guarantees, streaming video and food and drinks when you want them are enhancements airlines are offering to fliers.
Airline group suggests smaller carry-on bags to free up bins
Millions of fliers might soon want to buy new carry-on suitcases.
Nation
4 more bodies found after Texas flooding
Authorities said Friday they reclaimed four more bodies from Texas waters, adding to the growing death toll inflicted by record-setting storms that continue to submerge highways and flood homes.
Variety
The safety risk of shrinking airline seats questioned by DOT
The shrinking space on airplanes is surely uncomfortable, but it might also be dangerous for passengers' health and safety.
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Survey: Most Vegas tourists married, many from California
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority says it has a pretty good idea who visited the destination last year: 45-year-old married people making $40,000 or more, with one-third of them coming from neighboring California.
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An all-white garden in NYC, inspired by a historic design
First come the snowdrops, peeking through the snow, then as things warm up, hellebores and crocuses, followed by geraniums, peonies, anemones, camellias and many more. But there's one thing all the flowers in this particular garden have in common: They're all white.
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2 TSA agents in Denver fired over groping scheme allegations
Two security agents at Denver International Airport have been fired over allegations they manipulated passenger screening systems to allow one of them to grope male travelers.
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