WWII-era dive-bomber lifted from Lake Michigan, to be restored under museum salvage programNEW ORLEANS — A dive bomber that had ditched in Lake Michigan on a training run in 1944 was brought to land Friday for restoration in Florida for the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. The Douglas SBD Dauntless lifted from the water Friday to a pier in Waukegan, Ill., is among 130 to 300 or more planes estimated to have sunk in the lake during training late in World War II. Judge weighs whether Philadelphia plan to test, license tour guides strays from ConstitutionPHILADELPHIA — In a courtroom just a block from Independence Hall — the heart of the city’s tourist district and the birthplace of the Constitution — a federal judge is weighing whether an ordinance to test and license local tour guides violates the First Amendment. SC forest fire chief says local firefighters thought small blaze that caused huge fire was outMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — South Carolina’s forest fire chief says local firefighters thought they’d extinguished a yard fire last weekend that rekindled days later, destroying some 70 homes and charring 31 square miles near Myrtle Beach. SC forest fire chief says yard debris burn started massive blaze that has destroyed 70 homesMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — South Carolina’s forest fire chief says a blaze set by a person burning yard debris caused the raging wildfire that has destroyed 70 homes near Myrtle Beach. Early damage estimate in SC coastal wildfire is $8.3 million; some evacuees allowed back homeMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Officials say a wildfire that is burning for a third day near the South Carolina coast has caused more than $8 million in damage. South Carolina wildfire, biggest in decades, destroys homes at random; new wind in forecastMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — South Carolina’s worst wildfire in at least three decades threatened to intensify Friday after a lull overnight, when calm winds and firebreaks helped contain the blaze that demolished homes and roared through woods just miles from the most-populated stretch of the state’s tourist beaches. 2 Chinese tourists killed as crane crushes bus in TaiwanTAIPEI, Taiwan — The Taipei mayor says a falling crane from a high-rise building under construction has crushed a bus in Taiwan’s capital. He says two Chinese tourists have been killed and three others seriously injured. 30 more homes being evacuated as SC wildfire spreads away from main tourist sitesNORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Officials in South Carolina have evacuated 30 more homes as a wildfire spread away from the main tourist areas in North Myrtle Beach. US Airways, Alaska Air Group report 1Q losses, while JetBlue posts a profit; more fees comingMINNEAPOLIS — First-quarter airline results are in and it’s nearly all red ink with JetBlue and AirTran the notable exceptions. 5 Caribbean countries report double-digit drop in tourist arrivals this yearSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Five Caribbean countries are reporting double-digit drops in tourist visits as the global economic slowdown wreaks havoc on the region’s top industry. SC wildfire spreads near Myrtle Beach tourist spot; hundreds flee as dozens of homes burnNORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A coastal wildfire spread Thursday near one of the busiest tourist stretches in South Carolina, burning dozens of homes and forcing hundreds to flee in the middle of the night. No injuries were reported and officials said the blaze appeared to be heading several miles north of the most densely populated areas. Home swaps: A tempting idea in a recession, but what are the risks?NEW YORK — It’s an alluring vacation idea in a recession: To beat pricey hotel rates, you swap homes with a family in the city you want to visit. JetBlue to adds Boston-to-Baltimore flights in September, challenging move by rival SouthwestNEW YORK — JetBlue Airways Corp. said Thursday it will launch four daily nonstop flights from Boston to Baltimore in June, following a similar move earlier this month by rival Southwest Airlines Co. SC’s Freestyle Music Park unveils rides for the younger set, prepares to open in late MayMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Hard Rock Park is gone but visitors to the new Freestyle Music Park opening in its place can still “Get Off My Cloud” and “Fly Like an Eagle.” SC governor issues state of emergency for coastal county hit by wildfire near Myrtle BeachNORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Gov. Mark Sanford has declared a state of emergency for the South Carolina county where a fire has burned thousands of acres near one of the state’s busiest tourist areas. SC wildfire burns dozens of homes; hundreds flee as flames head for Myrtle Beach tourist spotNORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A coastal wildfire spread early Thursday toward one of the busiest tourist stretches in South Carolina, burning dozens of homes and forcing hundreds to flee in the middle of the night. No injuries were reported. Highlights of Interior Department plan to spend $750 M in stimulus money for national parksInterior Secretary Ken Salazar said Wednesday that $750 million in economic stimulus money will go to restore and repair national parks nationwide, including about $55.8 million for the National Mall in Washington. Meltdown 101: Some airlines _ though not all _ see signs that drop in traffic is leveling offIn the past week, the largest U.S. airlines have reported staggering losses and a sharp downturn in traffic during the first quarter. But some airline executives think the worst might be over. Continental posts loss, AirTran turns a profit in first quarter despite travel slumpDALLAS — Continental Airlines Inc. posted a smaller loss than expected and AirTran reported a profit as falling fuel prices helped offset a sharp downturn in travel during the first quarter. Eurotunnel CEO predicts no major drop in riders despite recessionPARIS — The head of Groupe Eurotunnel SA says the English Channel tunnel operator is in “good health” despite the recession, which is having a limited impact on leisure travel. Designer unveils plans for new, 4-story National Children’s Museum near WashingtonOXON HILL, Md. — The new National Children’s Museum near Washington, D.C., will be a four-story building with a rooftop garden and a wall of living plants. With airline booking fees on vacation, travelers might want to revisit online travel sitesMINNEAPOLIS — Airline booking fees charged by Travelocity, Orbitz and Expedia are on vacation through May. That’s giving travelers who had avoided those sites a reason to reconsider. Boeing reports 50 percent drop in 1st-quarter profit as airlines delay delivery of new planesPITTSBURGH — Boeing Co., the world’s second-largest plane maker, said Wednesday its first-quarter profit dropped by half, hurt by production cuts as airlines postpone deliveries of new planes. It also forecast lower earnings for the year and reduced aircraft prices. Deep blue mountain lakes declared Afghanistan’s first national parkKABUL — A cascading collection of deep-blue high-mountain lakes became Afghanistan’s first provisional national park Wednesday, as the violence-plagued nation took a big first step toward protecting one of its finest natural treasures. Elmo the ‘Elmonaut’ takes astronomy to preschoolers at Washington’s Smithsonian planetariumWASHINGTON — Elmo the “Elmonaut” donned a space suit Tuesday as the Muppet star of a planetarium show that will take children on an imaginary ride into space. And Big Bird even gets a chance to fly, joining cuddly Elmo and a Chinese Muppet named Hu Hu Zhu on the voyage. Elmo the cuddly ‘Elmonaut’ launches astronomy show for youngsters at Smithsonian planetariumWASHINGTON — Elmo is reporting for duty at the National Air and Space Museum, ready for a trip into outer space. Wallabies negotiating to play All Blacks in Tokyo and make 1st Grand Slam tour 25 yearsSYDNEY — The Australian Rugby Union is close to securing a fourth Bledisloe Cup test in Tokyo and its first Grand Slam tour of Britain and Ireland in 25 years. Taiwan reaches target of receiving 3,000 Chinese tourists a dayTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan has reached its goal of hosting 3,000 Chinese tourists a day as ties between the two rivals continue to strengthen, the government said Sunday. Cruise passenger missing off Bahamas after falling overboard; Coast Guard suspends searchMIAMI — The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a 39-year-old man who went overboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship off the Bahamas. Test of blood sample from Lincoln is sought to prove cancer theory, raising dilemma for museumTest of Lincoln DNA sought to prove cancer theory PHILADELPHIA — John Sotos has a theory about why Abraham Lincoln was so tall, why he appeared to have lumps on his lips and even why he had gastrointestinal problems. |
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