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Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert at country fest
Some of country music's big names, including Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker and Zac Brown Band, take the stage at the Bayou Country Superfest at LSU's Tiger Stadium for a Memorial Day holiday jamfest. The festival's producer, Quint Davis, said the talent and the free fan fest held before ...
Daugaard urges safety during holiday travel
Gov. Dennis Daugaard is encouraging motorists to be cautious as they travel South Dakota highways over Memorial Day weekend. Daugaard says the Memorial Day weekend is traditionally the start of the summer travel season in South Dakota, and traffic is likely to be heavier than usual. One person died and ...
Some construction suspended over holiday weekend
Illinois transportation officials say they're gearing up for busy roadways this Memorial Day weekend and have a plan to reduce congestion. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Thursday that non-emergency roadwork will be suspended to improve traffic flow at the unofficial start of summer. Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider says the ...
RIPTA to offer limited service on Memorial Day
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority will operate on a limited schedule on Memorial Day. All regular fixed-route RIPTA buses and trolleys will run on a Sunday/holiday schedule on Monday. RIde will offer only ADA trips on the holiday. Flex Services are not operating except for Route 210, the Kingston ...
Work zones to close during Memorial Day weekend
Wisconsin motorists won't have to worry about possible traffic delays when travelling during the Memorial Day weekend. The state Department of Transportation says construction works on most major Wisconsin highways will be suspended starting from noon on Friday to 6 a.m. next Tuesday. Officials say while most lanes through work ...
Work suspended on NC, US highways for Memorial Day
Unless they're heading to the weekend races at Charlotte Motor Speedway, motorists in North Carolina can hit the road without too many headaches for the Memorial Day weekend. The N.C. Department of Transportation says most construction projects along state and U.S. routes will be suspended beginning Friday until Tuesday. There ...
Kim Kardashian flaunts pregnant bikini body in Greece
Kim Kardashian showed that despite having a baby bump, she can still pull off a bikini.
Retail gasoline prices across Texas up 2 cents
Retail gasoline prices across Texas have risen 2 cents as travelers prepare for the long Memorial Day holiday weekend. AAA Texas on Wednesday reported the average price at the pump reached $3.43 per gallon. Nationwide retail gasoline prices jumped 6 cents this week to hit $3.66 per gallon. Amarillo has ...
AAA: 31.2M drivers to take Memorial Day road trip
It's going to be another busy Memorial Day weekend on the nation's highways. From Thursday through Monday, 31.2 million Americans will drive 50 miles or more to a beach, campground or other getaway, according to car lobbying group AAA. That's a small increase from last year but still well short ...
12 great Memorial Day getaways
We've rounded up 12 convenient Memorial Day escapes from coast to coast to ensure that you spend more time enjoying your blues festival (or pool party) than you do deciding where to go. Thinking about taking a break for Memorial Day? Now is the time to start planning. To point ...
Tea party groups call IRS process 'nightmare'
Anger over President Barack Obama's policies drove businessman Tom Zawistowski to file paperwork with the Internal Revenue Service nearly three years ago to create the Ohio Liberty Coalition. His nonprofit organization largely attracted conservatives who were new to politics but concerned about the growth of government, fiscal issues and perceived ...
Jerusalem family tattoos pilgrims for centuries
Orthodox Christians visiting the Holy Land often return home with more than just spiritual memories. Many drop by a centuries-old tattoo parlor in Jerusalem's Old City, inking themselves with a permanent reminder not only of their pilgrimage but also of devotion to their faith. The same Jerusalem family has been ...
Usher to curate music for July 4th fireworks show
Usher will be the spark for Macy's 4th of July fireworks show. The Grammy-winning singer will collaborate with Macy's to curate the concept, music and design for the fireworks, which will be launched from barges off Manhattan. It's the first time the company has worked with an artist on the ...
Mother's Day Glamorous Gift Advice
Looking for something special and glamorous to give and receive this Mother’s Day? “Well a girl can always have more diamonds,” says Redbook Magazine’s merchandising editor, Morgan Thompson. And giving Mom the gifts of diamonds is easy with Elizabeth Taylor’s award winning White Diamond fragrance created by the icon herself.
Disney drops bid to trademark Day of Dead name
Disney has dropped an effort to trademark "Dia de los Muertos," the name of the traditional "Day of the Dead" holiday celebrated by millions in Mexico and the U.S. The company announced Tuesday that it was withdrawing a trademark request it made on May 1 to the U.S. Patent and ...
'I Paid £54 For Four Ice Creams'
Two British couples were charged £54 (64 euros) for four ice cream cones, while on holiday in Rome.
Michelle Obama at book-signing: 'Buy away'
Michelle Obama on Tuesday returned to the business of selling her first book, and she started by telling scores of people waiting in line at a popular bookstore to "buy away" because Mother's Day is coming. "It's a great gift," she said of "American Grown: The Story of the White ...
Cinco de Mayo arrests down sharply in San Jose
San Jose police say arrests during Cinco de Mayo celebrations across the city were down sharply this year despite some bursts of rowdiness. Police spokesman Officer Albert Morales said Monday that 11 people were arrested on Sunday compared to nearly 40 during two days of festivities last year. Those taken ...
UK Basks in Bank Holiday Sunshine
Many parts of England and Wales experienced a day of sunshine and warm temperatures on May Bank Holiday Monday.
Raw: Cinco De Mayo History Brought to Life
Scores of actors brought Cinco de Mayo to life by reenacting the historic battle that the holiday celebrates. Cinco de Mayo marks the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, when Mexican troops defeated the French army of Napoleon III. (May 6)
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