Tourists still arriving in Hawaii
Tourists still arriving in Hawaii — For the tourists and residents in Hawaii, life quickly returned to normal Monday as authorities restored electricity, cleared highways and found little major damage from the recent earthquake. Tourists continued to arrive by the planeload, and most who were momentarily shaken by the quake saw no need to cut short vacations. (AP)
1 killed, 60 hurt in Rome subway crash — A subway train plowed into another during morning rush hour Tuesday in a central Rome station, killing a woman and injuring about 60 others, authorities said. (AP)
Rain socks southeast Texas, killing 4 — The unrelenting rain that flooded southeast Texas, killing four motorists and sweeping two children down a drainage ditch, moved into Tennessee with less of a punch early Tuesday, headed for the East Coast. (AP)
BA invites Boeing, Airbus tenders for new planes — British Airways launched a long-awaited competition on Tuesday to replace its fleet of 114 long-haul Boeing aircraft, a move that could generate crucial orders for Boeing’s rival Airbus. (Reuters)
SeaWorld to join Disney in healthy food — Veggie fajitas, seared tofu and sugar-free ice cream are all part of the healthy fare SeaWorld Orlando is serving up as part of a new nutritional dining program, the company said Monday. Disney officials also said Monday they will serve more nutritionally balanced meals at its domestic theme parks. (AP)
New Kennedy museum opening in Berlin — A new museum that will be known simply as The Kennedys is scheduled to open in Berlin Nov. 11. The museum will be located on Pariser Platz close to the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag and will include photos, documents, films and artifacts. (AP)
Medicare usually doesn’t cover travelers abroad — Who pays the medical bills for older travelers when they get sick outside the country? Many Americans over 65 rely on Medicare health insurance, but Medicare generally does not cover health services outside the U.S. or its territories. (AP)
FAA restricts Manhattan flight path — Fixed-wing planes have been banned from the East River corridor in New York unless the pilot is in contact with air traffic control, the Federal Aviation Administration said last week. (AP)
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