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    May 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. FBI chief concedes lapses on accused Boston bomber

    WASHINGTON — The head of the FBI said Thursday that there were lapses in tracking accused Boston bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev's visit to Russia last year, saying that U.S. security officials failed to act on "text" alerts to a U.S. Customs agent about his trip.
    WASHINGTON — The head of the FBI said Thursday that there were lapses in tracking accused Boston bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev's visit to Russia last year, saying that U.S. security officials failed to act on "text" alerts to a U.S. Customs agent about...

    Tags: FBI, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, Jihad, Justice System

    2. May 2, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Consular Affairs to attend gay travel association convention

    For the first time, the <a href="http://travel.state.gov" target="_blank">Department of State&rsquo;s Bureau of Consular Affairs</a> will participate in the <a href="http://www.iglta.org/" target="_blank">International Gay &amp; Lesbian Travel Assn</a>.'s &nbsp;<a href="http://www.igltaconvention.org" target="_blank">30<sup>th</sup> annual Global Convention</a>, which begins Thursday (today) and continues through Saturday in Chicago.
    For the first time, the Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs will participate in the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Assn.'s  30th annual Global Convention, which begins Thursday (today) and continues through Saturday in Chicago....

    Tags: Travel, Trips and Vacations

    3. May 11, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. The war for mobile messaging is on

    SAN FRANCISCO &mdash; WhatsApp is one of Silicon Valley's most buzzed-about companies, yet it actively avoids the spotlight, operating out of a small office in Mountain View, Calif., with no sign on the building entrance or on the office door.
    SAN FRANCISCO — WhatsApp is one of Silicon Valley's most buzzed-about companies, yet it actively avoids the spotlight, operating out of a small office in Mountain View, Calif., with no sign on the building entrance or on the office door. Unlike...

    Tags: Arts and Culture, Companies and Corporations, Corporate Officers, Apple Inc., Telecommunication Service

    4. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. U.S. government begins intelligence review in Boston bombing case

    WASHINGTON &mdash; The CIA and departments of Justice and Homeland Security have begun a high-level internal review of whether intelligence was mishandled prior to the Boston Marathon bombings, though President Obama and his top advisors said they had seen nothing to suggest counter-terrorism agencies did anything wrong.
    WASHINGTON — The CIA and departments of Justice and Homeland Security have begun a high-level internal review of whether intelligence was mishandled prior to the Boston Marathon bombings, though President Obama and his top advisors said they had...

    Tags: Barack Obama, Politics, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, U.S. Senate

    5. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Officials to review intelligence on Boston bombings

    WASHINGTON &ndash; The CIA, Justice Department and Homeland Security Department have launched a high level internal review of whether intelligence was mishandled prior to the bombings of the Boston Marathon, officials said.
    WASHINGTON – The CIA, Justice Department and Homeland Security Department have launched a high level internal review of whether intelligence was mishandled prior to the bombings of the Boston Marathon, officials said. President Obama told a...

    Tags: U.S. Congress, FBI, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, Justice System

    6. Apr 28, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Israel's free pass from Boxer

    Sen. Barbara Boxer introduced legislation last month that would allow Israel to continue racially profiling Americans of Arab and Muslim heritage who travel to Israel, even as it confers new privileges on Israelis traveling to the United States.
    Sen. Barbara Boxer introduced legislation last month that would allow Israel to continue racially profiling Americans of Arab and Muslim heritage who travel to Israel, even as it confers new privileges on Israelis traveling to the United States. I...

    Tags: U.S. Department of State, Politics, Interior Policy, Ben Gurion International Airport, Justice and Rights

    7. Apr 22, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. LAX flight status boards hacked, telling passengers to exit terminal

    Authorities were searching the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday night for someone who hacked into multiple flight status boards to write: "Emergency Leave the Terminal," law enforcement authorities told The Times.
    This post has been updated. See the note below for details.
    Authorities were searching the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday night for someone who hacked into multiple flight status boards to write: "Emergency Leave the Terminal," law enforcement authorities told The...

    Tags: Los Angeles International Airport, Meningitis

    8. Apr 20, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Early quake warning system for Southern California gets $5 million

    Earthquake scientists have received about $5 million to develop an earthquake early warning system for Southern California -- enough to build the network but not enough to operate it.
    Earthquake scientists have received about $5 million to develop an earthquake early warning system for Southern California -- enough to build the network but not enough to operate it. The money, announced Friday, has enabled scientists to already...

    Tags: U.S. Congress, Antonio Villaraigosa, Economy, Business and Finance, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

    9. Mar 31, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. Travel to Cuba? Probably not worth the risk

    <strong>Question:</strong> What are the travel requirements for going to Cuba? Is it possible to fly out of Tijuana, Mexico, to Cuba with a U.S. passport? Are there any other ID or passport cards required?
    Question: What are the travel requirements for going to Cuba? Is it possible to fly out of Tijuana, Mexico, to Cuba with a U.S. passport? Are there any other ID or passport cards required? Patricia Morrison San Juan Capistrano Answer: Yes, an...

    Tags: Fines, Travel, Trips and Vacations, Mexico, Cuba

    10. Apr 5, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Many South Koreans seem blase about threats from North Korea

    SEOUL-- Many South Koreans have maintained their general blas&eacute; attitude toward North Korea regardless of recent bombastic rhetoric from Pyongyang, in some cases treating it as a case of &ldquo;the boy who cried wolf.&rdquo;
    SEOUL-- Many South Koreans have maintained their general blasé attitude toward North Korea regardless of recent bombastic rhetoric from Pyongyang, in some cases treating it as a case of “the boy who cried wolf.” The chance of a war with...

    Tags: Satellite and Cable Service, Kim Jong Un, Travel, Media Industry, Trips and Vacations

    11. Mar 31, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Perks and pointers for spending less

    Here are some tips to add to your storehouse of money-saving knowledge. For instance, you can get money back when a hotel room rate drops. Or you may be able to get free airline lounge passes or a hotel upgrade. Here's how.
    Here are some tips to add to your storehouse of money-saving knowledge. For instance, you can get money back when a hotel room rate drops. Or you may be able to get free airline lounge passes or a hotel upgrade. Here's how. Getting money back if the...

    Tags: Air Transportation Industry, Credit and Debt, Expedia Incorporated, Travel, Trips and Vacations

    12. Mar 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Hotel housekeepers get tips more than concierges, survey says

    If you never tip a concierge when staying at a hotel, you are not alone.
    If you never tip a concierge when staying at a hotel, you are not alone. According to an online survey of nearly 700 travelers, 55% said they never tip a concierge, and 23% said they tip between $2 and $4 per day. The survey by the hotel booking...

    Tags: Travel, Hotel and Accommodation Industry

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