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Hawaii: Superferry Awaits Judges’ Decisions on Sailing

Date: September 19th, 2007 |

The Hawaii Superferry, which voluntarily shut down operations Aug. 28 in the face of demonstrations shortly after launching its service, needs to be able to operate while an environmental review is made or it will go out of business, say its owners. Judges on Maui and Kauai are holding hearings to determine if the ship [read more]

Hawai’i: Islands Recover from Earthquake

Date: October 17th, 2006 |

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The most powerful earthquake to strike Hawaii in 20 years disrupted tourism for just a few days as workers restored power and air traffic began to flow normally again. All hotels and resorts are reported operating and all main roads are open. A rural highway on the Big Island of Hawaii between Kawaihae and Hawi [read more]

U.K. and USA: Airline Security

Date: August 15th, 2006 |

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Restrictions on carry-on bags for flights originating in or transiting through the U.K. have eased since a total ban on carry-ons went into effect August 1o in response to an alleged terrorist plot. The rules may continue to fluctuate, but currently passengers are allowed to carry aboard one bag the size of an attaché case [read more]

Southwest USA: Forest Fires Ravage Wide Area

Date: June 27th, 2006 |

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Drought has created hazardous fire conditions throughout the Southwest, and large fires are burning in several areas throughout the region. A fire near the popular Arizona resort of Sedona caused the evacuation of hundreds of homes and four resorts, but firefighters were bringing the blaze under control. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon, the [read more]

Montana, Wyoming

Date: June 14th, 2005 |

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The scenic Beartooth Highway into Yellowstone National Park has been blocked by massive landslides and is likely to be closed all summer. The highway, U.S. 212, winds over 10,940-foot Beartooth Pass and links Red Lodge with Yellowstone�s northeast entrance via Cooke City, Montana. The Wyoming side of the highway and the northeast entrance remain open. [read more]

Caribbean: Passports Needed to Return to U.S.

Date: January 18th, 2007 |

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Beginning Jan. 23, Americans flying into the U.S. from Caribbean islands, Mexico or Canada will have to arrive with a passport to be allowed entry. Prior to that, traveling with only a driver’s license will be adequate. The change came about as a security measure mandated by the U.S. Homeland Security and State departments. The [read more]

Airline Security: Carry-on Regulations Relaxed

Date: September 26th, 2006 |

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Strict carry-on rules that were imposed following the thwarted terrorist plot in August to blow up U.S.-bound aircraft flying from London have been relaxed. The U.S. now allows small amounts of liquids and gels in carry-on luggage and permits beverages purchased at shops inside airport security perimeters to be carried aboard. Containers for toiletries must [read more]

Washington, DC: Arrests in National Mall Crimes

Date: August 15th, 2006 |

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U.S. Park Police have arrested five suspects in attacks on tourists near the National Mall that occurred in May and July. The incidents prompted a citywide crime emergency and police feel they have now arrested everyone involved in th [read more]

Texas: Assault for a Tap on the Arm

Date: February 21st, 2006 |

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The Lone Star State often likes to think of itself as a separate country, and to a certain Australian grandmother it probably feels that way. When the woman sitting next to her in a movie theater in Webster began talking on her cell phone instead of turning it off when it rang, the Australian politely [read more]

USA

Date: June 1st, 2004 |

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Savannah, Georgia will be the hub for the G-8 summit held June 8-10 at the resort of Sea Island 80 miles south. A three-day peace rally will take place in Savannah and travel in the area will likely be disrupted. Some 20,000 security officers will be in place to protect attendees, which include President Bush [read more]

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