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Grand Canyon North Rim reopens

The Grand Canyon as seen from Desert View

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The main roadway leading to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is set to reopen on May 15 for the summer season. Grand Canyon National Park officials say the historic Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim and all other North Rim facilities also will reopen that day. Arizona State Route 67 leading to the North Rim was closed for the winter season in late November. Rim operations also include camping, camper...

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Haiti warnings softened

The U.S. State Department no longer urges American citizens to avoid all travel to Haiti, but says they should still "carefully consider" before traveling to the island.

The new travel warning issued Monday softens language from one released in January, when the country was suffering election-related violence that "strongly urged" citizens to avoid all travel. The current...

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