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Israeli leader under fire for costly lifestyle
Israel's prime minister is under fire for a costly lifestyle at taxpayers' expense, just as his government is slashing welfare benefits and raising taxes to cope with a huge budget deficit. Read more »
USA Today founder Neuharth dies in Florida at 89
USA Today founder Al Neuharth died Friday in Cocoa Beach, Fla. He was 89. Read more »
American Airlines resumes most flights
American Airlines resumed most flights Wednesday, a day after a massive technology failure forced the nation's third-largest carrier to ground all planes from coast to coast. Read more »
American Airlines fixes computers, delays go on
American Airlines grounded all flights across the United States for several hours Tuesday after a key computer system crashed, causing thousands of passengers to be stranded at airports and on planes. Read more »
Despite tension, North Korea lets in tourists, athletes
Despite North Korea's warnings that the threat of war on the Korean Peninsula is so high it cannot guarantee the safety of foreign residents, it literally trotted out athletes from around the world... Read more »
Salt Lake City's bike sharing initiative ready to launch
Utah's capital will become the 20th city in the United States to adopt a small-distance bike sharing program when it launches GREENbike Monday and introduces a fleet of 100 bicycles and 10 kiosks... Read more »
Paris hires sheep to mow city lawns
Will tourists soon see flocks of baaing sheep at the Eiffel Tower and bleating ewes by Notre Dame cathedral? Read more »
High-profile rapes threaten India tourism business
A fatal gang rape in New Delhi didn't deter Germans Carolina De Paolo and Canan Wahner from traveling to India for a six-week tour. The attack was awful, but there is crime everywhere, they... Read more »
Hunting for treasure: 'I love mysteries,' says man claiming hidden gold
For more than a decade, he packed and repacked his treasure chest, sprinkling in gold dust and adding hundreds of rare gold coins and gold nuggets. Read more »
Airport TRAX line won't have operating hours to serve all flights
The new TRAX line to Salt Lake City International Airport is now only weeks away from completion, but those hoping to catch the first flights of the day or who will be arriving late won't be able... Read more »
Utah $3.1 million tourism push focuses on national parks
State officials unveiled a $3.1 million advertising campaign Wednesday to promote tourism this spring and summer in what's being called "The Mighty Five," southern Utah's national parks. Read more »
Allegiant to add Provo-Bay Area flights, despite possible tower closure
The Provo Airport announced Wednesday new nonstop service to the San Francisco Bay area, even though Provo may have to close its tower because of automatic budget cuts. Read more »
Linda & Richard Eyre: Whether it's tennis, camping or boating, family getaways are worth the time, expense
Whether it’s tennis or boating or camping or whatever, remember that little getaways now and then are, from a communication standpoint, worth the time and expense they require. Read more »
Violence may drop Mexico out of top 10 tourist destinations
Mexico's top tourism official said the country may drop out of the world's top 10 tourist destinations, a spot it has held for years. Read more »
Report: Utah needs additional $11 billion for transportation by 2040
Utah lawmakers will need to consider imposing a standard sales tax on gasoline, raising the gas tax, increasing fees for public transportation users or some combination of those measures in order... Read more »
Antarctica concerns grow as tourism numbers rise
Across most of Earth, a tourist attraction that sees 35,000 visitors a year can safely be labeled sleepy. But when it's Antarctica, every footstep matters. Read more »
Antarctica concerns grow as tourism numbers rise
Across most of Earth, a tourist attraction that sees 35,000 visitors a year can safely be labeled sleepy. But when it's Antarctica, every footstep matters. Read more »
Philippines set to open $1 billion casino-resort
The Philippines will become one of the biggest gambling centers in the world, vying with Macau, Singapore and Las Vegas for Asia's high rollers, officials of a $1 billion casino resort opening in... Read more »
Researchers: Stonehenge started as huge graveyard
British researchers have proposed a new theory for the origins of Stonehenge: It may have started as a giant burial ground for elite families around 3,000 B.C. Read more »
FAA could close 6 airport control towers in Mich.
Some Michigan airports that could be forced to shutter their air traffic control towers or sacrifice midnight shifts are pressing their cases with federal transportation officials to preserve those... Read more »
Delta Air Lines CEO opposes TSA policy on knives
The head of Delta Air Lines on Friday joined the growing opposition to the Transportation Security Administration's new policy allowing passengers to carry small knives onto planes. Read more »
Road work to begin in Glen Canyon next week
The Lees Ferry entry road to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will be under construction beginning Monday, March 11. The project has a tentative completion date of Sept. 6. Read more »
Automatic budget cuts means a loss of $500K for Utah's national parks
Utah's five national parks are getting ready for their busy spring season, but budget cuts mean changes are on the way. Read more »
58 percent of Americans overlook large travel-saving option
Even though 85 percent of Americans consider budgeting for a vacation a priority, only 48 percent use a cheaper way to travel. Read more »
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