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Pete Buttigieg leads his supporters on a walk Nov. 1, 2019, to the Democratic Party Liberty and Justice Dinner in Des Moines, Iowa.

Pete Buttigieg surges to top of new poll in Iowa in Democratic race for president

November 17, 2019 at 9:40 a.m.

A new poll of Iowa voters released Saturday night suggests a disruption in the Democratic primary contest in the first voting state, with South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg surging...

Hulu boosts the price of its live-TV service

November 15, 2019 at 4:28 p.m.

Hulu will increase the price of its online cable TV alternative product Hulu Live by $10 to $55 a month, the latest sign providers are having trouble making money on...

The islands have seen a 10% growth in visitors in recent years, with popular locations beginning to feel the effects.

These remote islands are closing to tourists next spring in the name of overtourism

November 15, 2019 at 2:12 p.m.

It's not every day that a tourism board tells the traveling public to stay away from the destination it works to promote. But Visit Faroe Islands is doing just that...

These remote islands are closing to tourists next spring in the name of overtourism

November 15, 2019 at 2:12 p.m.

It's not every day that a tourism board tells the traveling public to stay away from the destination it works to promote. But Visit Faroe Islands is doing just that...

A room in the flooded Gritti Palace is pictured during an exceptional "Alta Acqua" high tide water level on November 12, 2019 in Venice.

7 major Venice tourist sites damaged by historic flooding

November 15, 2019 at 1:42 p.m.

Venice has experienced some of the worst flooding in its history this week, with flood levels of over 6 feet submerging the city's most revered and trafficked historical sites. High...

7 major Venice tourist sites damaged by historic flooding

November 15, 2019 at 1:37 p.m.

High tides have washed over 85% of the one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, causing hundreds of millions of euros' worth of damage, with shops, buildings...

Chorizo sausage and scrambled egg tacos are served up at the Penny Close Cafe, a popular brunch destination for visitors and residents alike in downtown Burlington.

You’re going where? Burlington

November 15, 2019 at 12:20 p.m.

Burlington, Vermont, had so much of what I had always wanted in a vacation that I often forgot I was on assignment.Perched on Lake Champlain, just south of Canada, Burlington...

Plague kills two in China; information is scarce

November 15, 2019 at 11:45 a.m.

Two people in China were diagnosed with a severe and viral form of the plague, according to reports in Chinese media - raising alarms for citizens despite promises from health...

Work Advice: My co-workers are grumbling about my telework privileges

November 15, 2019 at 11:24 a.m.

Q: I've been a government contractor for 20 years. For the last nine years, I've had telecommuting privileges allowing me to work from home two days a week. On this...

You probably have too much stuff. Here’s how to pare it down.

November 15, 2019 at 11:38 a.m.

These days, Americans don't agree on much, but we know this: We've got too much stuff. Baby boomers, especially are feeling as if the possessions we have bought or been...

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