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Depending on your opinion of 7-Eleven, it’s either good news or bad news for summer travel that the chain is opening its first location inside a US airport terminal. Slurpees, bacon-wrapped hot dogs, pizza and more are on the terminal menu at LAX, otherwise known as Los Angeles International Airport starting June 24th. If it
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The Takata airbag recall is the largest in US history, affecting 33.8 million cars and trucks made between 2002 and 2011. Manufacturers include Toyota, Honda, BMW, Lexus, Ford, and Nissan. The official list of affected vehicles continues to grow daily as more makes and models are added. There are two ways to find out if
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Harley-Davidson is offering FREE riding training to all current and former U.S. military. The Mission Open Road program begins on Armed Forces Day, May 16, and runs through Sept. 13, 2015. The Learn to Ride program is open to active-duty, retired, reservists and veterans. All stateside military can take advantage of this offer by visiting
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Got the travel itch? Scratch it with these getaway deals that will help stretch your travel dollar, including kids stay free packages and a free rental car. Whether your dream getaway is Caribbean or Hawaii beaches, to feel the sea breeze aboard a cruise ship, or watch cities float by aboard a river cruise, check
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Ford is sponsoring a sweepstakes win a 2015 Ford Edge SUV, with its award-winning fuel-saving EcoBoost engine. No purchase is required. The giveaway is open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous US states and the District of Columbia (sorry Hawaii and Alaska), at least 18 years old. Enter by June 20 to be eligible.
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Great drives: The 2015 Chevrolet Trax offers fuel economy, sporty handling and a bunch of safety and technology features as standard equipment, at a starting price f $20,120. No wonder Trax has become one of Chevy’s best sellers since it was introduced to the US market early this year. ecoXplorer Evelyn Kanter just spent a
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St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated around the world with parades, green beer and fireworks. Here are some of the biggest and best celebrations around the world, in alphabetical order: Honolulu – From a parade through Waikiki to what Guinness calls “the single biggest St. Patrick’s Day party” at Murphy’s Bar and Grill, you’ll be among
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Whichever film wins the 2015 Oscar tonight, you can add it to your own personal bucket list destination to visit. Here are four Oscar-nominated films and their real life – or reel life – locations. Wild The 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), which stretches from Mexico to Canada, through California, Oregon, and Washington, is
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It’s award season in the automotive industry, too. Which models will get the auto version of the Oscar at the upcoming New York International Auto Show? Here are the contenders for the 2015 World Car of the Year awards, including some brands and models not sold in the USA. Just like Hollywood’s Academy Awards, there
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American Airlines is launching special amenity kits featuring the names and logos of airlines no longer in business, including TWA, Piedmont and Reno Air. I can’t decide whether this is a “gotcha” aimed at nine airlines that American either absorbed or otherwise helped put out of business, or a way to honor what American describes
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