Karen Fredrickson
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Cuba Travel Has Increased Among Americans
Americans have been visiting Cuba in record numbers in spite of strict travel restrictions that require going through a lot of red tape.
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United Airlines Upgrades In-Flight Wi-Fi
United Airlines has just launched its 100th aircraft that is equipped with Wi-Fi Internet connectivity.
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Panda Cams Back On At the National Zoo
The panda cam is back online at the Smithsonian National Zoo, though the zoo itself was taking a little more time to reopen after its recovery from the government shutdown.
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Hilarious Travel Complaints
People come across all sorts of unfamiliar things when traveling, some of which may result in some amount of discomfort, so a group of U.S. tourist bureaus asked its members for the most ridiculous questions they'd received from prospective visitors.
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World's Largest 'Wizard of Oz' Display
For "Wizard of Oz" fans, a trip to Maine, rather than Kansas may be a great way to see "Oz" related memorabilia in the world's largest display.
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Utah Rock Formation Destroyed By Boy Scouts
A group of boy scouts that were hiking in Utah may face charges after they knocked over an ancient rock formation.
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Beverly Hills Turns 100
The famous city of Beverly Hills will have its centennial celebration on Sunday, when they will host an equestrian parade and a preview of the city's upcoming events.
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Disney Shows Artist Renderings of Avatar Land
Disney announced an "Avatar" themed area to be built inside Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom two years ago, and now they have finally released concept art showing what the new area will look like.
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Gangnam Style Inspired Police Force Introduced In South Korea
The South Korean rapper, Psy, had a global hit with "Gangnam Style," and now Seoul has unveiled a new tourist police force with a close connection to the singer and the song.
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Yeti Mystery
Stories of the Yeti, a creature that is said to roam the Himalayan Mountains, have interested people for centuries, and now scientists may have discovered some concrete information about the creature that is also known as the abominable snowman.
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Lunar Eclipse
A lunar eclipse will occur on October 18 as the full moon falls into the earth's shadow.
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'Duck Dynasty'
For fans of the television show "Duck Dynasty," West Monroe, Louisiana is the place to go for a vacation this year.
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Mischa Barton
In 2003, actress Mischa Barton shot to fame when "The O.C." debuted on FOX, but by 2009 she was burned out and on the verge of a breakdown.
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Las Vegas Night Club Closes Because of Sex Shows
A nightclub in Las Vegas closed over the weekend a month after the club was ordered to clean up its sex shows.
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Aircraft Noise Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Disease
Exposure to high levels of aircraft noise near busy international airports has been linked to higher risk of heart disease and strokes.