Travel

Great white shark sightings close Cape Cod beach

AP – Fri Jul 30, 4:45 pm ET

CHATHAM, Mass. – Officials have closed five miles of a Cape Cod beach after a spotter pilot saw three more great white sharks, including one swimming about 100 yards from a party on the sand. Full Story »

Bike riding in London is risky business

AP – Fri Jul 30, 3:42 pm ET
  • 50% off promo code on Allegiant Airlines

    Airfarewatchdog.com – Tue Jul 20, 7:42 am ET  

    Wow, this is super, and no word on how long it's valid for, but use promo code 50%off in the promo code box at Allegiantair.com and you will get 50% off your flight. Just be sure avoid extra fees and "upsells"; buy your ticket at the airport and not online to avoid the "convenience" fee; don't check bags. We found seats on the Allentown/Mrytle Beach route for 1/2 off, but the code doesn't work on all routes or dates. Full Story »

  • Congress OKs overhaul of airline pilot rules

    AP – Fri Jul 30, 2:02 pm ET  

    WASHINGTON - Congress on Friday approved far-reaching aviation safety legislation developed in response to a deadly commuter airline crash in western New York last year. Full Story »

  • Greece turns to military to restore fuel supplies

    AP – Fri Jul 30, 2:00 pm ET  
    Protesting truck drivers hold a Greek flag as they protest in... AP

    ATHENS, Greece - Greece said Friday it will use military trucks, navy vessels and commandeered fuel tankers to restore gasoline supplies cut by a strike that has hurt the country's industry and vital tourism trade at the height of vacation season. Full Story »

  • Wyndham up on strong guidance

    Investor's Business Daily – Wed Jul 28, 6:39 pm ET  

    The hotel chain surged 8% to 25.14 after it said its Q2 EPS rose 24.4% to 51 cents, topping views by 11 cents. Revenue climbed 5% to $963 mil, above views. Revenue per available room remained flat. Its expanded vacation rental business helped Wyndham Worldwide's result. Vacation ownership revenue rose 8%. Wyndham expects Q3 EPS of 60-64 cents, above views. Full Story »

  • Delta's Northwest pleading guilty to price fixing

    Reuters – Fri Jul 30, 4:20 pm ET  

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Northwest Airlines, now a part of Delta Air Lines , has agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to fix the prices of air cargo, the U.S. Justice Department said on Friday. Full Story »

  • Istanbul landmark seeks return to glory era

    AP – Fri Jul 30, 11:49 am ET  
    This is an undated  photo provided by the hotel management of... AP

    ISTANBUL - It was the last stop on the Orient Express, a grand hotel with Istanbul's first electric elevator where artists and aristocrats sipped champagne beneath chandeliers as the Ottoman Empire dissolved and the world drifted toward war. Full Story »

  • From Tripbase, astrological guidance for travelers

    AP – Thu Jul 22, 12:08 pm ET  

    I'm signed up to use 10 vacation days at Christmas, and I'm trying to decide what to do with it. Full Story »

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ABC Family's Paul Lee named boss of ABC network

AP – Fri Jul 30, 5:10 pm ET

Paul Lee, who as head of ABC Family invigorated the once-flagging cable channel, has been appointed president of the ABC Entertainment Group. His responsibilities include the ratings-challenged ABC broadcast network. Full Story »

Health News

Chicken producers debate 'natural' label

AP – Fri Jul 30, 4:47 am ET

A disagreement among poultry producers about whether chicken injected with salt, water and other ingredients can be promoted as "natural" has prompted federal officials to consider changing labeling guidelines. Full Story »

Sports News

Rams, Bradford agree to terms

AP – 17 mins ago

No. 1 overall draft pick Sam Bradford has agreed to a six-year, $78 million contract with the St. Louis Rams, with $50 million in guaranteed money. Full Story »