Updated: Wed, May 22, 2013

DALLAS (AP) — Artist Jack Zajac said learning earlier this year that his bronze sculpture was among the last works of art ever seen by President John F. Kennedy left him feeling "reverential." Zajac's small sculpture of a bound goat was among a collection of impressive artwork that decorated...

Updated: Wed, May 22, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) — The cruise industry said Wednesday that it's adopting a passenger bill of rights that guarantees the "safety, comfort and care" of guests. The bill of rights promises, among other things, full refunds for trips that are canceled due to mechanical failure, and a backup power...

Updated: Wed, May 22, 2013

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Two children were rescued and one remained unaccounted for after a gravel slide Wednesday in a St. Paul park, officials said. The children were at Cherokee Park near the Mississippi River as part of a school field trip. St. Paul Fire Marshal Steve Zaccard said the...

Updated: Wed, May 22, 2013

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico children could win a trip to Disney's Animal Kingdom or ride in a hot air balloon with Gov. Susana Martinez under a program that state officials hope will encourage students to read when they aren't in school. The governor announced several contests on...

Updated: Wed, May 22, 2013

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Fewer Virginians are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the Memorial Day weekend. AAA Mid-Atlantic said Wednesday that it expects slightly more than 1 million Virginians to travel during the holiday weekend. That's down 1.6 percent from 2012. AAA...

Updated: Wed, May 22, 2013

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — AAA Michigan says about 1.1 million residents of the state will travel 50 miles or more on vacation during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. The auto club announced Wednesday that Michigan travel during the Thursday to Monday period is projected to be nearly on par...

Updated: Wed, May 22, 2013

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Art Museum is offering free admission to veterans and active military members all summer starting on Memorial Day. The museum is again participating in the "Blue Star Museums" program, where military families receive free or reduced summer admission to hundreds...

Updated: Wed, May 22, 2013

A look at the 867-page immigration overhaul bill approved Tuesday by the Senate Judiciary Committee: ___ BORDER SECURITY —The bill sets goals of surveillance of 100 percent of the border with Mexico, and catching or turning back 90 percent of would-be crossers. —Within six months of...

Updated: Wed, May 22, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) — Metro says it will be conducting track work on the red and orange lines over the Memorial Day holiday and closing a number of stations on both lines. Beginning Friday and continuing through Monday, free shuttle buses will replace orange line trains between Vienna and...

Updated: Wed, May 22, 2013

HONOLULU (AP) — An Oregon tourist who vanished on Oahu has been found dead. The Honolulu Medical Examiner's office has identified the body of a woman found along the Waianae coastline on Monday as Ivanice "Ivy" Harris. Her body was found on the west side of Oahu. Hawaii NewsNow reports...