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92-year-old Park Ranger Furloughed

Betty Reid Soskin is one of the oldest national park rangers, working at California's Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park. The 92-year-old was furloughed this week due to the government shutdown. (Oct. 4)

Witnesses Describe Capitol Hill Scare

Witnesses describe their experiences on Capitol Hill Thursday afternoon, as gunshots were heard nearby at the end of a car chase that started near the White House. (Oct. 3)

Witnesses Describe Gunfire Near U.S. Capitol

Witnesses who were near the U.S. Capitol on Thursday described the gunshots and chaos that occurred after a driver tried to ram a security barrier at the White House and then proceeded toward Capitol Hill. (Oct. 3)

Why Heathrow Travel Costs More

The aviation regulator has proposed capping landing fees at Heathrow Airport - travel expert Simon Calder

The Downside To Being A Michelin Critic

For over 100 years MICHELIN Guides have provided adventurers with the latest insight in to dining to travel. MICHELINâ€˜s international director Michael Ellis joins us to talk about the pros and cons of being a Michelin food inspector.

Parks Shut Down, Visitors Told 'Do Not Enter'

The partial Federal government shutdown has closed national parks and historical sites across the United States. Visitors to Yellowstone National Park were among those who were told that they could not visit. (Oct. 2)

Shutdown Ripple Effect Felt Across Country

Congress plunges the nation into a partial government shutdown, forcing some 800,000 federal workers off the job in a dispute over President Barack Obama's health care law. "Closed" signs spring up at national parks and many federal workpl...

Shutdown Ripple Effect Felt Across Country

Congress plunges the nation into a partial government shutdown, forcing some 800,000 federal workers off the job in a dispute over President Barack Obama's health care law. "Closed" signs spring up at national parks and many federal workpl...

Vets Cross Barricades Despite Shutdown

A group of veterans walked past barriers at the closed World War II memorial in Washington with help from members of Congress. Hundreds arrived for a previously scheduled visit to the memorial to find it barricaded by the National Park Serv...

Government Shutdown? No Compromise in Sight

The chances of a partial government shutdown grow with the passing of every minute. Democrats and Republicans stick to their positions as their hours go by, raising the prospect of the first government shutdown since the mid-1990s. (Sept. 3...

Government Shutdown? No Compromise in Sight

The chances of a partial government shutdown grow with the passing of every minute. Democrats and Republicans stick to their positions as their hours go by, raising the prospect of the first govermment shutdown since the mid-1990s. (Sept. 3...

Kourtney Kardashian Looks White Hot in a Sheer Panelled Swimsuit

Kourtney Kardashian soaks up the sunshine in a white swimsuit on Miami Beach with her boyfriend Scott Disick.

Why US Train Travel Lags Far Behind Other Countries

After a power outage affected 13 train stations along Metro-Northâ€™s New Haven line, crippling commuters, many are asking why the United Statesâ€™ train services donâ€™t meet the grade of other countries.

Mom Selling Kurt Cobain's Childhood Home

This month marks the 20th anniversary of Nirvana's final studio album, and fans aren't just able to buy a new "super deluxe" box set to celebrate the occasion. They can also buy the childhood home of late frontman Kurt Cobain. (Sept. 25)

Muppet Donation: 'Now They Belong to the Nation'

The daughter of the late Jim and Jane Henson talks about the family's donation of more than 20 puppets and props to the National Museum of American History on Tuesday, her dad's birthday. It was already home to an early version of Kermit. (...

Making Waves: Surfers Cash In on Man-Made Parks

Surfing's biggest names want to make waves with man-made surf parks. And some surfers say these massive pools with artificial waves are the key to expanding the sport. (Sept. 23)