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Labor Day: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY: After a lost summer, weekend brings tourists, relief (PHOTOS)

Now that the beaches have cleared and the tourists have gone home, locals in the tourism industry are relieved by the solid numbers they saw over the Labor Day weekend. “I heard really good things,” said Destin Chamber of Commerce President and...

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Police: Puerto Rican journalist stabbed 22 times in apparent spat with teen

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A well-known radio journalist was stabbed more than 20 times early Tuesday and police say they detained a teenager he befriended several months ago.

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Nia Long and her 9-year-old son Massai were photographed arriving in Honolulu, Hawaii on Tuesday, but sources are reporting that she may have had other reasons to be there other than a little family vacation. More details on the other side.

Travel briefs

Anyone who has recently traveled to a major U.S. city knows the shock of finding a hotel, car rental or restaurant bill laden with extra charges.

Smith Island: A world away

Smith Island is just 3 hours from Washington, give or take a light-year EWELL, Md. — Within minutes of crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge onto Maryland's Eastern Shore, I began seeing the small roadside signs.

Staten Island man accused of taking part in multistate videogame theft ring

View full sizeWilfredo Matos, 30, was arrested on Aug. 22.ANNAPOLIS, MD. -- A Staten Island man and three pals from Brooklyn recently ventured to Maryland's scenic Chesapeake Bay area, but it wasn't to sail or swim. Instead, police allege Wilfredo...

Island Aceptics thanked by Salvation Army

Island Aceptics thanked by Salvation Army Capt. Gary Thornton, l, of The Salvation Army presents a plaque of appreciation to Ken Janowitz. Janowitz is general manager at Island Aseptics in Byesville. Again this summer, Island Aseptics stepped up to be a

Obama to mark 9/11 anniversary at Pentagon, Biden at N.Y.

Staten Island Advance/Michael McWeeneyThe "Tribute in Light" will illuminate the sky at West and Morris streets in Lower Manhattan, beginning at sunset on Saturday and fading away at dawn on Sunday.WASHINGTON -- The White House says President Barack Obama will...

Island Montessori announces plans for growth

At back to school night for parents, Island Montessori Academy staff and board announced plans to relocate so the school can grow to its fullest potential.Island Montessori Academy has been operating for five years at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Now with lease ending at the close of this school year, founder Lisa Nguyen announced her vision for the future.

Florida Lottery Features Royal Caribbean International in New 'CRUISE FOR CASH' Game

The Florida Lottery today announced an exciting new Royal Caribbean InternationalÂ® themed Scratch-Off game: CRUISE FOR CASH. With ticket sales beginning today, the $5 game offers Lottery players the chance to win up to $200,000 instantly!

Sprint boats race in former Wenatchee wheat field

If you're wondering about the sprint boat experience, new fan Jim Riggs of Cashmere can sum it up, tongue in cheek, in one sentence:

Royal Caribbean opens office in Mexico

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. said Tuesday it will open a corporate office in Mexico City as demand increases for cruises in Mexico.

Cuba to expand use of employee-run cooperatives

Cuba will soon turn some small-scale manufacturing and retail services into cooperatives as the state retreats from minor businesses in an effort to boost the island's troubled economy, government and Communist Party sources said.

Royal Caribbean takes a break from ship-building

The cruise line famous for introducing many of the world's largest cruise ships will have no new ships on order once the Allure of the Seas is ...

All Islands Football Tournament

The annual All Islands Football Tournament will take place this coming weekend September 11th and 12th in Bere island Co. Cork. The picturesque West Cork island will play host to the tournament for the first time in over 10 years.

Millions Celebrate At West Indian American Carnival

Yesterday, 43rd Annual West Indian American Carnival brought out millions (over two million, according to MyFoxNY ) to celebrate Caribbean culture in Brooklyn. Performers showed off colorful costumes and got people dancing with music. One performer explained to NY1 , "Just having one peace and one heart. It’s just uniting as one. That's what it is." A ...

Millions Celebrate At West Indian American Carnival

Yesterday, 43rd Annual West Indian American Carnival brought out millions (over two million, according to MyFoxNY ) to celebrate Caribbean culture in Brooklyn. Performers showed off colorful costumes and got people dancing with music. One performer explained to NY1 , "Just having one peace and one heart. It’s just uniting as one. That's what it is." A ...

Marco Island City Council considers new tax rate Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

After all of the Marco Island City Council workshops, now it's time for the public to speak.

Royal Caribbean to Open Office in Mexico and Enters Preferred Distribution Partnership With American Express

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced today it will establish a dedicated corporate office in Mexico City in response to the increasing interest in cruising in Mexico.Â The new office will open in December 2010 to support the Sales, Marketing and Commercial Operations for the company's three cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises. Â

Health insurance law at stake in R.I. governor's race

Are you wondering how the federal health-care overhaul will affect you here in Rhode Island? To a large degree, the answer depends on who becomes the next governor.

Will Ravens catch Darrelle Revis slipping?

"Revis Island" is never a fun place to be for NFL receivers. But if there was ever a time to pay a visit, this is it. Darrelle Revis -- in my opinion the NFL's top cornerback -- has less than a week to polish his skills after missing all of training camp and the preseason due to an ugly and lengthy contract dispute. The time off could help the Baltimore Ravens , who travel to play Revis and the ...

Health insurance law at stake in R.I. governors race

Many elements of the measure approved earlier this year require action at the state level

Islands warn rich nations’ emissions pledges fall short

BONN—Rich nations’ emissions reductions pledges fall dramatically short of what is required to limit global warming to two degrees centigrade, a group of 43 small islands said on Tuesday at UN climate talks.

Travel Picks: 10 top romantic hotels

LONDON—In need of a romantic break, but don’t know where to go? Boutique hotel connoisseurs Mr & Mrs Smith (www.mrandmrssmith.com) play Cupid with a hand-picked selection of 10 of the most seductive stays worldwide.

Bahamas Drops Charges in Travolta Extortion Case

Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case; actor says he didn't want to testify again Bahamas - Extortion - John Travolta - Caribbean - Travel and Tourism

Red Cross looks back at Katrina

The unprecedented disaster that was Hurricane Katrina was groundbreaking in many ways for many people, especially the American Red Cross.

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MUG SHOT: Marco Island man arrested in Flagler County on robbery charges

A Marco Island man with a long history of arrests for battery, burglary and theft in Collier County was arrested last week in Flagler County, accused of attacking a man in a bar parking lot and stealing the man’s cash and iPhone .

Real Estate News: Good News About Rising Mortgage Rates

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Bahamas Judge Has Dismissed Charges in John Travolta Extortion Case at Request of Actor

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Valley to avoid Earlâs big blow

Emergency response officials with Halifax and Northampton counties conferred with state leaders this morning, estimating the eye of Hurricane Earl will pass around 60 miles off the coast of North Carolina.

HedgeServ Upgrades its SunGard Front Arena Implementation for Trading and Risk Management

NEW YORK, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- HedgeServ, a fund administrator recognized for providing innovative solutions to the alternative investment industry, has upgraded its global client base to the latest version of SunGard's Front Arena. A multi-asset solution providing trade capture, real-time P&L and desk-level risk, Front Arena helps hedge funds, traditional asset managers and other ...

AXMIN Grants Consent Over Iron Rights on the Bambari I Permit to Ferrum Resources Ltd, CAR

TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - AXMIN Inc. is pleased to announce its agreement with Ferrum Resources Ltd. , a private British Virgin Islands registered company, whereby AXMIN has consented, as contemplated under the Laws of the Central African Republic , that Ferrum may lodge prospecting rights applications for Iron Ore over the same areas already held by AXMIN for gold mineralisation.

Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case; actor says he didn't want to testify again

Luis Tiant Golf Classic to aid 'Eyes for Cuba'

Sunridge International , announced today that all proceeds from the Luis Tiant Annual Golf Tournament will benefit "Eyes for Cuba." Â This year's annual tournament will be held at the Ferncroft Country Club, in Middleton, MA on the 23rd of this month. Â

What's Your Tab for the National Debt?

Each citizen owes $43,507 for their share of the National debt. To whom should you make the check?

Receiver chooses Oregon State

By Brian McLaughlin Sporting News Thousand Oaks (Calif.) WR Richard Mullaney has committed to Oregon State, the Los Angeles Daily News reported. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound receiver also reported scholarship offers from schools like Colorado State, Hawaii, Washington and Wyoming. He is Oregon State's 12th commitment. As a junior, Mullaney caught 80 passes for 997 yards and 10 touchdowns. He said ...

Tax authority trails a trillion

Danish companies and wealthy individuals have carried out more than a trillion kroner’s worth of transactions between Denmark and the 55 countries tax authority Skat considers to be tax shelters, according to new data from the agency.

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Mexico, Cayman Islands Sign TIEA,

The Cayman Islands has signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with Mexico.

Mexico, Cayman Islands Sign TIEA,

The Cayman Islands has signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with Mexico.

New Paltz art fest marks 29th year - From the Poughkeepsie Journal

The Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair opened Saturday at the Ulster County Fairgrounds featuring music, food and -- of course -- crafts.

Caribbean Intensifies Lobbying Against UK Air Tax,

The Caribbean is intensify efforts to establish a 'fairer passenger tax system' in the UK during an official visit to the city of London, which will include a series of meetings between high-level officials and parliamentary bodies, the Caribbean Tourism Organization said.

Parliamentary leader begins Cuba visit

National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong was greeted by his Cuban counterpart, Ricardo Alarcon at the Jose Marti international airport in Havana on September 5 for an official visit to Cuba.

Weakened Earl swings to New England

CHATHAM, Mass. A weakening but still dangerous Hurricane Earl steamed toward the gray-shingled cottages and fishing villages of Cape Cod on Friday night, disrupting people's vacations on the unofficial final weekend of the short New England summer.