Topic: Vail (Colorado)

1,000 flights canceled due to major Midwest snowstorm

1,000 flights canceled in midwestern US on Tuesday. Another major winter snowstorm has resulted in more than 1,000 flights canceled in Chicago and Minneapolis.

Fugitive in eco-terrorism case turns herself in at US-Canada border

After a decade on the run, a Canadian citizen surrendered to the FBI at the border in Washington. An alleged former member of two militant environmental groups, she faces federal arson and conspiracy charges.

State laws legalizing marijuana put Obama in a bind: What are his options?

Voters in Massachusetts, Washington, and Colorado have multiplied the points of conflict between state and federal marijuana laws, making it harder for Obama to formulate a consistent policy.

10 richest members of Congress

The 10 wealthiest members of Congress in 2012 include Senate and House members hailing from all over the US. Can you guess which political party had the most lawmakers on the list – and who grabbed the top spot? 

Independence Day: Do July 4 droughts hurt fireworks sales?

Independence Day 2012 coincides with devastating wildfires across Colorado, resulting in a statewide ban on fireworks. But droughts are a common feature of the Independence Day holiday season, and the fireworks industry has found ways to cope with Mother Nature.

Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, and Jack Black star in 'The Big Year': movie review

The new bromantic comedy 'The Big Year,' starring Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, and Jack Black, about bird-watching doesn't go far enough in portraying the passion of the hobby.

Sugarloaf Mountain: How common are serious ski lift accidents?

Sugarloaf Mountain had a ski lift derail Tuesday. But major ski-lift mishaps like the one at Sugarloaf accident are rare. The most recent ski-lift fatality was in 1993.

Letters to the Editor – Weekly Issue of September 27, 2010

Readers write in about Middle East peace talks, the US economy, and the Bush tax cuts.

Democrats in midterm trouble? Scenes from a Massachusetts driveway.

When Democrats go door-to-door in liberal Massachusetts, you know they're feeling the heat.

The mood on Main St. as midterm elections loom

Eagle, Colorado, a town struggling to surmount recession, offers a window into why America seems so sullen heading into what could be a hinge moment in politics.

Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games: Alpine skiing

Lindsey Vonn could capture as many as five medals , while the resurgent Swiss men look to challenge Austria's dominance.

Summer of dance!

Merce, Mark Morris, Bill T. Jones, and some new faces bust out their moves for the festival circuit.

To sell books, brew some coffee

Opinion: How Republicans might sink Obama

In 1976, they nearly beat Carter with the fear card.