Statue Of Liberty's Crown To Re-Open July 4 For Public
The crown of the Statue of Liberty re-opened to tourists on July 4, the U.S. Independence day, officials said. The official said that visits to the crown and pedestal were suspended following Sept. 11, 2001 attack due to security precaution.
Statue Of Liberty To Reopen Crown Tours On July 4th
The Statue of Liberty, New York City's icon of immigration and a lasting American icon, will once again allow tourists to view the Big Apple from the statue's crown.
United Airlines' Computers Crash At Chicago O'Hare Airport
Travel at Chicago's notoriously busy O'Hare International Airport is almost at a standstill after United Airlines' computers began "malfunctioning" - creating hours of delays for thousands of travelers in the Windy City.
Survey: Canadians Alter Summer Vacation Plans Because Of Hard Times
The difficult times have led Canadians to change their vacation plans this summer. While Toronto residents had to make drastic alterations of their summer plans because of the ongoing city worker's strike, the rest of Canadians will limit their travel.
Track Circuit Used To Regulate D.C. Train's Speed Has "Anomalies"
The National Transportation Safety Board has found irregularities with circuits near where two D.C. trains collided on Monday, killing nine people. The crash was the worst train accident in the nation's capital.
More Americans Staying Home On July 4 As Economic Woes Continue
A new survey finds Americans remain concerned about their personal economic outlook and have decided to stay home instead of travel for the 4th of July. Family travel plans have fallen by 1.9% overall, with a 2.6% drop in planned car trips for Independence Day.
Automatic, Emergency Brake Systems Of D.C. Train Were Switched On During Crash
The Metro train that crashed late Monday into another one parked in front of it was on automatic mode, and its operator had switched on the emergency brakes. The death toll in the worst train accident in the nation's capital has risen to nine.
'Clear' Traveler Program Shutting Down Immediately
Verified Identity Pass, Inc., a biometric security firm, has failed to reach an agreement with its creditors, forcing the company to shut down operations. This brings an end to the nation's largest registered traveler program, Clear, which helped 165,000 fliers clear TSA checkpoints faster on domestic flights in the United States.
Obama Monitoring Investigation Of Worst Train Collision In D.C.History
Expressing sadness about the worst train accident in the nation's capital, President Barack Obama late Monday said he is monitoring the investigation of the collision that left at least nine dead and scores injured.
