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Beach photos, begone: Hawaii lawmakers propose shielding celebs from paparazzi

Beach photos, begone: Hawaii lawmakers propose shielding celebs from paparazzi

HONOLULU, Hawaii - More than two-thirds of Hawaii's state senators have signed onto a bill to protect celebrities from paparazzi, giving them power to sue over unwanted beach photos and other snapshots on the islands.

Traveler tips: How to avoid hacking of your laptop, mobile device while overseas

WASHINGTON - Some tips to help business travellers protect their laptops and mobile devices from spying — or at least limit the damage of hacking — while in China or other nations that may want to steal company information: —Don't take your work or p
Inmates on ice: NY's Adirondack ice palace made with helping hand from convicts

Inmates on ice: NY's Adirondack ice palace made with helping hand from convicts

SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. - It's a far cry from breaking rocks in the hot sun on a chain gang. In New York's Adirondack Mountains, inmates break ice on a frozen lake to make a giant winter palace.

SC State Ports Authority enters lawsuit challenging planned $35 million cruise terminal

CHARLESTON, S.C. - The South Carolina State Ports Authority is entering a federal lawsuit challenging its plans to build a $35 million cruise terminal in Charleston.
Liberty Bell's twin, a 200th birthday gift from UK, being removed and stored; future unknown

Liberty Bell's twin, a 200th birthday gift from UK, being removed and stored; future unknown

PHILADELPHIA - The iconic Liberty Bell's latter-day twin, bestowed to the city as a bicentennial gift from Britain, was removed from its hulking tower at a defunct visitors centre on Thursday and placed in storage.
5 free things in around San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 free things in around San Juan, Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - There may have been a time when Puerto Rico was a cheap getaway but those days are long gone.
Japanese carrier ANA prepared to pursue damages from Boeing over 787 jet woes

Japanese carrier ANA prepared to pursue damages from Boeing over 787 jet woes

TOKYO - Japan's All Nippon Airways is prepared to recoup from Boeing whatever damages it suffers from flight cancellations and other costs caused by the worldwide grounding of 787 jets, a senior executive said Thursday. All Nippon Airways Co.
For many blind skiers, tackling the toughest slopes brings exhilaration, freedom

For many blind skiers, tackling the toughest slopes brings exhilaration, freedom

WINTER PARK, Colo. - Taking a deep breath, Wally Mozdzierz points his skis down the icy slope and leans forward.

Sea Girt to spend about $1.75 million rebuilding boardwalk destroyed by Superstorm Sandy

SEA GIRT, N.J. - Sea Girt is joining the parade of Jersey shore towns who are rebuilding boardwalks destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.
Quito's nerve-trying urban airport shutting down as Ecuador shifts passengers out of town

Quito's nerve-trying urban airport shutting down as Ecuador shifts passengers out of town

QUITO, Ecuador - Landing at Ecuador's capital can be a white-knuckle affair. High altitude, a cramped runway and towering volcanos nearby make it one of Latin America's most challenging airports for pilots.