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BRUNSWICK, Maine – The start of work on a $35 million extension of Amtrak's Downeaster passenger train from Portland to Brunswick was marked by the delivery of steel rails Monday. Full Story »
Since this was blog post was published last year, No. 7 on our "wish list" has been put into effect. Now what about the other seven items? Feel free to add your favorite new regulation in the comments. Full Story »
NEW YORK - Spirit Airlines' controversial carry-on fees took effect Sunday, catching some customers unhappily by surprise. But the low-fare carrier contends that the move will cut down on flight delays, potentially allowing Spirit to add new flights. Full Story »
HENDERSON, Nev. - Online retailer Zappos.com is letting customers peek within its quirky company culture by offering regular tours of its Las Vegas-area headquarters. Full Story »
BELLEVUE, Wash. - Online travel company Expedia Inc. said Monday it plans to sell $750 million in senior unsecured notes through a private offering. Full Story »
WASHINGTON - Congress on Friday approved far-reaching aviation safety legislation developed in response to a deadly commuter airline crash in western New York last year. Full Story »
WASHINGTON - A union representing 530 mechanics and other workers at Delta Air Lines Inc.'s regional subsidiary Comair has pulled out of a voluntary safety problem-reporting program, accusing Comair of wrongly punishing whistle-blowers. Full Story »
AP NEW YORK - My eldest son, who's heading off to college in the fall, recently informed me that he plans to spend just a few days with us this year on our annual summer vacation. Full Story »
I'm signed up to use 10 vacation days at Christmas, and I'm trying to decide what to do with it. Full Story »
HUNT, Texas - The narrow road, lush greenery and low gray skies reminded Michelle Rechka of home. Full Story »
Charlie Sheen pleaded guilty Monday to assaulting his wife during a Christmas Day argument in exchange for a plea deal with no jail time and more serious charges dropped. Full Story »
Over the long term, a low-carb diet works just as well as a low-fat diet at taking off the pounds — and it might be better for your heart, new research suggests. Full Story »
Lance Armstrong's attorneys say the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is offering cyclists a "sweetheart deal" if they testify or provide evidence that the seven-time Tour de France winner cheated by doping. Full Story »
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