Drawing of entrance to American Heartland project planned for Vinita. Could a $5.5 million demand for payment mean heartbreak for developers of a $2 billion theme park in northeast Oklahoma? Make it a $2.5 billion theme park. Rising construction costs, design changes, and the tardy $5.5 million payment have cast doubt around American Heartland Theme […]
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5th American detained at Turks and Caicos airport after ammo in luggage
Another U.S. tourist was arrested for carrying ammunition in luggage at the Turks and Caicos airport on Monday, weeks after the arrest of an American tourist in the Caribbean territory made national headlines. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police told CBS News that “a visitor was arrested at the Howard Hamilton International Airport yesterday […]
10 Cars That Outlast the Average American Brand
©Toyota Buying a car can be one of the most important financial decisions in life. Not only do you have to account for the upfront cost of the car and/or any ongoing loan payments, but you also have to factor in additional costs, like maintenance and insurance, all of which can throw off your budget […]
‘I want answers from American Airlines,’ says mother suing carrier after her 14-year-old son died on a flight
A mother is suing American Airlines after her 14-year-old son died on board a flight. The lawsuit claims the flight crew was slow to respond and could not operate the defibrillator. “It made me feel hopeless. I want answers from American Airlines,” she said. A mother is suing American Airlines and calling for answers after […]
Proposed settlement is first step in securing Colorado River water for 3 Native American tribes
LEUPP, Ariz. (AP) — A proposed water rights settlement for three Native American tribes that carries a price tag larger than any such agreement enacted by Congress took a significant step forward late Monday with introduction in the Navajo Nation Council. The Navajo Nation has one of the largest single outstanding claims in the Colorado […]
What it will take to modernize the American grid and usher in the clean-energy revolution
Renewables can offer cheaper energy than fossil fuels, but the grid isn’t designed to handle them. We explore the places in the US making progress on this front. This article is part of “Transforming Business: Infrastructure,” a series exploring the advancements reshaping US infrastructure. Think about the last time your power went out. Maybe a car hit […]
New biography about ‘Wild Bill’ Hickok debunks popular myths about the American gunman
After more than 22 years of research and writing, Craig Crease is looking forward to debunking popular myths about frontiersman “Wild Bill” Hickok, including one based in Springfield. This June, Crease’s first biography, “The Wanderer: James Butler Hickok and the American West” is to be released. The 500-plus page book is published by Caxton Press, […]
American Bikers Aimed Toward Education call for road safety as summer nears
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, more bikers are on the road than ever before. Organizations like the American Bikers Aimed Toward Education say road safety is more important than ever. Chris Pecchio, the vice president of ABATE’s New York State Chapter, […]
Body of swimmer pulled from confluence of American River near Auburn
The body of a swimmer was pulled Sunday from the confluence of the American River near Auburn after emergency personnel responded for reports of a drowning. The unidentified victim was pulled from the river south of the Foresthill Bridge near the confluence of the American River’s north and middle forks just after noon, according to […]