New passport rules go into effect Tuesday
New passport rules go into effect Tuesday — Americans flying to Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean made sure to bring their passports Monday because of a new rule going into effect Tuesday that requires them to show one to get back into the country. (AP)
Macau leads Las Vegas in gambling — What happens in Vegas now happens in Macau. The former Portuguese colony, once a seedy sideshow to nearby Hong Kong, has overtaken Las Vegas as the world’s No. 1 gambling market. (USA Today)
Mississippi Blues marker to be unveiled — A historical marker has been added to the Mississippi Blues Trail, which will ultimately highlight more than 100 locations in the state that have played roles in the development of blues music. (AP)
Key West center on environment opens — Florida Keys visitors now have a way to experience the area’s underwater ecosystem without getting wet: the new Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center. (AP)
Senate jet rule would cost others, too — The Senate’s plan to require members traveling aboard plush private jets to pay full charter fares also would force changes in travel by all presidential candidates. (USA Today)
Airport volunteers offer friendly faces, Ziplocs — These days, happiness at the airport is a free Ziploc bag in a pinch. You’ve made it to the terminal, but not with much time to spare. And you’ve managed to bring your luggage with you but haven’t handled those troublesome liquids and gels properly, and you darn sure haven’t brought any plastic bags that you’ll need to comply with the rule that carryon toiletries must be in a quart-sized clear bag. (AP)
Qantas boots man for wearing anti-Bush shirt — An Australian man said he is considering suing national carrier Qantas for refusing to let him onto an international flight because he would not take off a T-shirt calling U.S. President George W. Bush a terrorist. (AP)
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