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Got Granita? Savoring A Summertime Sweet In Italy

Chris, Flickr
It will officially be summer in just a few days, and who doesn't associate long, hot days with ice cream? Or, depending upon your preferences, lactose-digesting capabilities, and what part of the world you're in, gelato, sorbet, paletas, kulfi, faloodeh, bur b

Photo Of The Day: Djemaa El Fna Market, Marrakesh

During the day, Marrakesh's famous Djemaa El Fna square is filled with monkey trainers, snake charmers and stands selling the most delicious orange juice you've ever tried. At night, it hosts the best Berber storytellers in Morocco, magicians and countless steaming food stalls.

One Day Not Enough To Celebrate Independence Day? Take A Week

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Coming up in less than a month, America celebrates its Independence Day as fireworks light up the sky at events around the country. This year, the Fourth of July falls on a Thursday.

NYC Is Getting Free Solar-Powered Cellphone Charging Stations

You know the feeling: too many Instagram photos and work emails in an afternoon on your phone and by 3 p.m. you're down to that nasty red bar and you still have to map your way to dinner. And you forgot your charger. Again.

Wave Of Protests Over World Cup In Brazil (PHOTOS)

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A wave of protests is cascading through cities in Brazil, including in Brasilia, where demonstrators stormed the country's National Congress building, Reuters is reporting.

Everest Climbers Also Face Dangerous Runway

AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the first summit of Mount Everest, a feat that's been attempted by thousands of climbers since.

Is Renting On Airbnb Cheaper Than Staying At A Hotel? A Graphic Comparison Of US Cities

Airbnb has become one of the go to sites for travelers looking for a more authentic experience while traveling. After all, if you are in a city for more than a few days, it's certainly more comfortable to have your own kitchen and space for chilling out after hours of adventuring.

United's New Mileage Program Cuts Out Budget Travelers

Luis Argerich, Wikimedia Commons
United Airlines' new mileage program is set to include a minimum annual spending level, essentially cutting budget travelers out of the perk-earning picture.

Man Says He Poisoned All Passengers Aboard Hong Kong To New Jersey Flight

Franco Folini, Flickr
A man is being questioned by authorities after he claimed to have poisoned everyone traveling on United Flight 116. The flight, which was making its way from Hong Kong to Newark's Liberty Airport, landed at 1:34 p.m.

UNESCO Considering Adding Great Barrier Reef To List Of Endangered Sites

Richard Ling via WikiMedia
This past Sunday, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) kicked off its annual conference in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.