Travel Postcard: 48 Hours in Honolulu
HONOLULU - The islands making up the state of Hawaii are an American paradise, filled with striking mountains and idyllic beaches whose most famous resident, Barack Obama, grew up to become the first black president of the United States.
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In the Age of Anxiety, are we all mentally ill?
NEW YORK - When Cynthia Craig was diagnosed with postpartum depression eight years ago, she told her family doctor she felt anxious about motherhood. She wondered whether she had made a catastrophic mistake by quitting her job, whether she could cope with the long, lonely hours stay-at-home mothers face - and even whether she should have had children.
Chocoholics' cravings curbed by European slump
LONDON - An assumption that chocolate is a recession-proof treat that consumers continue to buy despite the grim economic outlook was proven wrong on Thursday by the sharpest fall on record in Europe's quarterly cocoa grind - an indicator of demand.
Henry Moore statue stolen by metal thieves
LONDON - A valuable bronze sundial by renowned British sculptor Henry Moore has been stolen from outside the artist's former home, the latest in a string of thefts involving outdoor artworks by thieves thought to be cashing in on rising metal prices.
Cost of riding New York City taxi to jump 17 percent
NEW YORK - The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission approved a 17 percent fare hike on Thursday, said Alan Fromberg, a spokesman for the commission. The change will take effect in September.
Australian hotel for sale, snakes and crocs included
SYDNEY - For Sale: charming Australian outback hotel that welcomes all visitors, snakes and crocodiles included. No pesky neighbors and a mere 180 kms (112 miles) to the nearest city.
Comic-Con characters unite
Sci-fi, fantasy and anime characters turn up in droves for the annual Comic-Con convention in San Diego.
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