2013 - Page 10 of 23 - Sightseers' Delight

New York officials vow to appeal ‘Stop and Frisk’ ruling

August 13, 2013 Todd DeFeo

City officials vow to appeal a federal judge’s ruling that NYPD so-called “Stop and Frisk” policy violates Constitutional rights.

Newark, N.J., named the world’s unfriendliest city

August 13, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Anyone looking to take a vacation should avoid Islamabad, Pakistan. Makes sense. But, steer clear of Newark, N.J.?

American, U.S. Airways to fight DOJ’s effort to block merger

August 13, 2013 The Travel Trolley

AMR Corp., the parent company of American Airlines, Inc., and US Airways Group Inc. today said that they intend to mount a vigorous and strong defense to the U.S. Department of Justice’s effort to block their proposed merger.

Georgia’s Road to Tara Museum expands Civil War exhibit

August 12, 2013 The Travel Trolley

The Road to Tara Museum in Jonesboro, Ga., is expanding its Civil War exhibit. The exhibit formerly existed in a portion of the museum, but now includes two rooms dedicated to the commemoration and remembrance

John Lewis: ‘I do not agree with what Mr. Snowden did’

August 9, 2013 Caboose Chronicle

U.S. Rep. John Lewis says he does “not agree” with the actions of hacker Edward Snowden.

Japan Marks Hiroshima Bombing Anniversary

August 6, 2013 Voice of America

Japan observed a minute of silence Tuesday to mark the 68th anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima.

Atlanta, Falcons reach agreement to buy church property

August 6, 2013 The Travel Trolley

The city of Atlanta and the Atlanta Falcons have reached an agreement with a church to buy land the football team wants in order to build a new stadium.

New ‘Academy of Music’ collection from The Band to be released Sept. 17

August 4, 2013 Caboose Chronicle

During the final week of 1971, The Band played four legendary concerts at New York City’s Academy Of Music, ushering in the New Year with electrifying performances, including new horn arrangements by Allen Toussaint and a surprise guest appearance by Bob Dylan for a New Year’s Eve encore.

Violin from Titanic on display in Branson

August 2, 2013 The Travel Trolley

The violin Wallace Hartley, bandmaster of the RMS Titanic, played as the ship sank in 1912 will be on exclusive through Aug. 1-15 at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson, Mo.

State department issues travel warning

August 2, 2013 The Travel Trolley

The Department of State on Friday alerted citizens “to the continued potential for terrorist attacks” in the Middle East and North Africa.