An estimated 7 million people have been shut out at 12 of the busiest and biggest U.S. national parks, costing parks and nearby communities about $76 million in lost visitor spending for each day the partial government shutdown drags on.
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Oregon’s Mile Of Glacier Caves: A Hidden, And Disappearing, World
“These are short-lived treasures, and once they’re gone they’re gone forever; they’ll never be back,” says explorer Eddy Cartaya.
Obama: ‘Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship … Has To End’
He said he will not negotiate with Republicans when it comes to a cornerstone of his health care law, and he will not negotiate when it comes to another congressional battle to raise the debt ceiling in a little more than two weeks.
New Private Spacecraft Set For Mission To Resupply Space Station
The SpaceX Dragon may have gotten there first, but Orbital Sciences’ Cygnus spacecraft is set to become the second private robotic ship to dock with the International Space Station after a Wednesday launch from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
Craft Beer’s Success Makes Sam Adams Founder A Billionaire
These are good times for craft beers — and not just for people who like to drink them, but for those who make them.
Mexico Summons U.S. Ambassador, Seeking Answers To Spying Claims
Allegations that U.S. agents spied on Mexico’s President Enrique Pena Nieto when he was a candidate during last year’s campaign have led Mexico to summon U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne and demanded “a thorough investigation.”
King’s Dream Is Not Yet Reality, Americans Say In Survey
Fewer than half of all Americans say the United States has made substantial progress in treating all races equally, according to a new poll released by the Pew Research Center Thursday.
Australian’s Shooting Death Echoes From Oklahoma To Melbourne
In Australia, former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer, a noted advocate of gun control, is telling people to stay away from America.
Veteran And Service Dog Told To Leave N.J. Boardwalk
A 19-year Army veteran was given a summons and told to leave the ocean-side boardwalk in North Wildwood, N.J., Thursday, after a police officer refused to accept the presence of the veteran’s service dog.
Edgar Payne: The Scenic Journey
– Wednesday at 9 p.m. – Although Edgar Payne was chiefly self taught, he became one of America’s most significant painters in the early 20th century. A California impressionist, Payne created masterpieces using his innate talents and his love for the natural environment. Best known for his depictions of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Payne also […]