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In Pictures: Sunken treasure
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In Pictures: Diana Nyad's swim from Cuba
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In Pictures: Long may it wave: Flag Day 2011
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/06
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In Pictures: Giant sculptures
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Can a blimp curb drug trafficking in Latin America? The US hopes so.
After sweeping US budget cuts, the Pentagon is testing new tools to stop drug trafficking in Latin America and the Caribbean: a blimp tethered to the back of a boat and a hand-launched drone.
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Carnival cruise ship fails health inspection. Why?
Carnival cruise ship fails health inspection due to flies in kitchen, an unprotected salad bar, and not enough chlorine in the water park pool. This was the first Carnival cruise ship to fail a health inspection in five years, says Carnival.
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Modern Parenthood Family missing at sea: Hoax or not, a lesson to foolproof family ventures
Family missing at sea? While the US Coast Guard decides whether the family missing at sea since Feb. 24 is a real family or a hoax, it's a good time to consider the risks of great adventure. Yours too could be a family missing at sea without proper planning, as this blogger's almost was during 12 hours near the Florida Keys.
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How Ernest Hemingway's cats became a federal case (+video)
The descendants of Ernest Hemingway's cats – dozens of them – freely roam the writer's former home, now a museum. In a controversial court case, a judge says the felines must be regulated under federal law.
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Colombia's narco-sub 'museum' gives a peek into drug trafficking tactics
For years, smugglers have been using semi-submersibles to traffic drugs. As the US wages the war on drugs, Colombia’s Pacific coast is the Silicon Valley of narco-innovation.
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Isaac lashes Florida Keys: Is New Orleans next? (+video)
Isaac threatens to become a Category 2 hurricane by mid week. Louisiana governor declares a state of emergency.
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Isaac bears down on Florida, but Keys residents remain sunny
On Sunday, Tropical Storm Isaac skirted the Florida Keys, but barely ruffled residents. The storm is expected to gain strength, and could become a Category 2 hurricane Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Saving Money Top 10 pet-friendly hotels
More and more vacationers are bringing along pets during their getaways. These 10 pet-friendly hotels will make Fido feel right at home.
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Progress Watch
US violent crime rate down for fifth straight yearAlthough crime historically spikes during hard economic times, the US is currently bucking that trend. Both the national violent crime rate and murder rate were down in 2011, reports the FBI.
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Portuguese Man o' War threat underestimated by swimmer Diana Nyad
Portuguese Man o' War first stung Nyad just two hours into her swim from Cuba. What hurt most, though, was the disappointment of having to give up.
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In Pictures: Sunken treasure
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Hemingway's Boat
From global acclaim to suicide: Paul Hendrickson examines the three final decades of Ernest Hemingway.
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In Pictures: Diana Nyad's swim from Cuba
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In Pictures: Long may it wave: Flag Day 2011
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/06
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Cuban sandwiches
A Cuban sandwich stuffed with ham, cheese, and pickles is the best way to eat up leftovers.
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In Pictures: Giant sculptures
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2011 Newbery Medal and Honor awards: here are the winners
The John Newbery Medal is awarded for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature. The 2011 winners are worthy additions to any young reader's library and engaging enough to delight the rest of us as well.
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Your mail on an electric delivery cart: Postal Service goes greener
The US Postal Service and other government agencies are trying to make their transportation fleets more eco-friendly.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 10/28
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In Pictures: Halloween: dogs in costume
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 08/20
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Gold bullion discovered on sunken Spanish ship stolen from Florida museum
Gold bullion worth over half a million dollars was stolen from a museum in the Florida Keys earlier this week.
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Gallery: Presidential vacations
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Sea turtles followed to learn how to protect endangered species
Sea turtles are being followed by marine biologists to learn how to protect the threatened and endangered species. The sea turtles are tagged with a satellite transmitter and other tracking devices.
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