Homeland Security opposes passport-rule delay
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Homeland Security opposes passport-rule delay
The Homeland Security Department is vigorously fighting a move by Congress to delay a requirement that U.S. citizens show a passport to re-enter the country by land or sea from Mexico, Canada, Bermuda or the Caribbean, saying it puts the nation’s borders at risk. (USA Today)
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Today’s Travel Blogs
Pamplona: Spain’s morning run
Last week’s column described the reasons why Charlie Leocha returns to Pamplona year after year. This week’s column deals with the reality of running the bulls, enjoying the fiesta and some nuts and bolts. (Tripso Traveler)
Singapore to scan faces
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LEGO art on display
Nathan Sawaya is a lawyer who always played with LEGO. As a child, it was just fun. As a lawyer, it was a way to relax and de-stress at the end of the day. A number of years ago, Nathan ditched his day job (as a lawyer) and became a full time artist. His medium - LEGO. (Fly Away Caf‚)
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