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George Lucas picks Los Angeles for new museum

January 10, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Filmmaker George Lucas has picked Los Angeles for the site of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.

Rethinking Richard Nixon at his newly refurbished presidential library

December 29, 2016 Todd DeFeo

People who think the Richard Nixon legacy begins and ends with Watergate are primed to miss so much of the 37th president’s legacy.

San Francisco’s cable cars an instantly recognizable symbol of city

March 21, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Cable cars are one of the most instantly recognizable symbols of San Francisco — and a quintessential attraction for tourists visiting the city.

Study: Atlanta best cold destination for winter travel, Las Vegas best warm destination

October 19, 2015 The Travel Trolley

Atlanta is the best cold destination for winter travel, according to a new study from WalletHub.

One Killed in Los Angeles Airport Shooting

November 1, 2013 Voice of America

A man with a semi-automatic rifle opened fire Friday at Los Angeles International Airport, killing one U.S. Transportation Security Administration officer and wounding at least three others.

Third Person Dies From San Francisco Plane Crash

July 13, 2013 Voice of America

Doctors at San Francisco General Hospital say a third person has died from injuries sustained in the crash of an Asiana Airlines jet at the city’s airport.

Airline crashes: Afraid to fly? You’re not alone

July 9, 2013 Todd DeFeo

A pair of fatal air crashes in recent days will do little to help people who fear flying, or may be on the fence about flying, from taking to the skies for their next trip.

Reports: Asiana pilot was on training flight

July 8, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The pilot who crash landed the Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday was on his ninth training flight on the aircraft, according to numerous news reports.

NTSB: Doomed Jetliner Flying Too Slow Before Crash

July 7, 2013 Voice of America

U.S. investigators say the Korean jetliner that crashed Saturday at San Francisco airport was flying “significantly below” its target speed as it approached the runway, and that the pilot tried to abort the landing.

Investigators recover black box from Asiana Airlines flight that crashed

July 7, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Federal investigators have recovered the black box from the Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 that crashed at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday.