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Author: Julia Thompson, USA TODAY

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Looking to get outdoors this weekend? National parks are free on Saturday

April 13, 2021April 16, 2021Julia Thompson, USA TODAYComments Off on Looking to get outdoors this weekend? National parks are free on Saturday

National park fees are waived April 17, the first day of National Park Week, at national park sites that charge an entry fee.

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Millions of travelers board flights amid pandemic spring break travel surge

March 22, 2021Julia Thompson, USA TODAYComments Off on Millions of travelers board flights amid pandemic spring break travel surge

The TSA screened 1,543,115 travelers at U.S. airports Sunday, its busiest day since the day the COVID-19 pandemic was declared a national emergency.

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Delta plans to block middle seats through April to give passengers ‘complete confidence’

February 8, 2021Julia Thompson, USA TODAYComments Off on Delta plans to block middle seats through April to give passengers ‘complete confidence’

Several U.S. airlines blocked seats for a while in the name of social distancing, but all but Delta have abandoned the practice.

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Mask violations on planes, trains, buses could result in fines up to $1,500

February 5, 2021February 8, 2021Julia Thompson, USA TODAYComments Off on Mask violations on planes, trains, buses could result in fines up to $1,500

The Transportation Security Administration will recommend fines ranging from $250 to $1,500 for mask offenders across various transportation types.

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American Airlines regional carrier resumes operations after earlier grounding

January 28, 2021January 30, 2021Julia Thompson, USA TODAYComments Off on American Airlines regional carrier resumes operations after earlier grounding

American Airlines regional carrier PSA Airlines unexpectedly and temporarily removed most of its aircraft from service, causing rebooking issues.

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Hyatt to offer free COVID-19 testing at resorts in Mexico, Caribbean, South America

January 26, 2021January 27, 2021Julia Thompson, USA TODAYComments Off on Hyatt to offer free COVID-19 testing at resorts in Mexico, Caribbean, South America

Hyatt is touting free COVID-19 testing in Latin America and the Caribbean. Other individual international hotels and chains are doing the same.

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Disney World, Disneyland to update Jungle Cruise’s depictions of Indigenous people

January 25, 2021Julia Thompson, USA TODAYComments Off on Disney World, Disneyland to update Jungle Cruise’s depictions of Indigenous people

The Jungle Cruise at Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California had been criticized for its depictions of Indigenous people.

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Washington Monument closed until after Joe Biden’s inauguration in wake of Capitol riots

January 11, 2021Julia Thompson, USA TODAYComments Off on Washington Monument closed until after Joe Biden’s inauguration in wake of Capitol riots

The Washington Monument on the National Mall, typically host to inaugural crowds, will be closed through Jan. 24, after Joe Biden’s inauguration.

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National Geographic shares stunning 2020 travel photos that ‘remind us why we miss traveling’

December 16, 2020Julia Thompson, USA TODAYComments Off on National Geographic shares stunning 2020 travel photos that ‘remind us why we miss traveling’

National Geographic’s 2020 travel photos explore beautiful places and aim to inspire future itineraries.

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Airline workers push to be among first groups to get COVID-19 vaccine

December 10, 2020Julia Thompson, USA TODAYComments Off on Airline workers push to be among first groups to get COVID-19 vaccine

Airline and aviation unions asked a CDC advisory committee to prioritize frontline aviation workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine in the first phase.

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August 31, 2023Jennifer Jolly

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

USF is building a $340M on-campus football stadium amid concerns academics are being left behind

August 31, 2023AP

At 61, Meg Ryan is the lead in a new rom-com. That shouldn’t be such a rare thing.

August 31, 2023Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY

Iran bans weightlifter for shaking hands, taking photo with Israeli competitor

August 31, 2023Steve Gardner, USA TODAY

Blue supermoon: See photos of the rare moon that won’t happen again until 2037

August 31, 2023Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

College professor harassed students to quench ‘clown fetish,’ offering extra credit, cash

August 31, 2023Chris Quintana and Colin Campo, USA TODAY
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