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Vintage music hall prepares to reopen inside oldest surviving commercial building in Dahlonega

ATLANTA - One of the South's oldest music halls is preparing to reopen after a major renovation to shore up its floor, revamp its concert hall and make other improvements.
Some travellers unshaken by Boeing 787 safety concerns, others don't know what plane they're on

Some travellers unshaken by Boeing 787 safety concerns, others don't know what plane they're on

DALLAS - Some frequent fliers say they aren't worried about safety aboard Boeing's problem-plagued 787 aircraft, while many less-seasoned travellers are often unaware of what model of plane they're flying on.
Japan investigator points to excessive voltage as cause of battery problem in ANA's Boeing 787

Japan investigator points to excessive voltage as cause of battery problem in ANA's Boeing 787

TOKYO - The burned insides of a battery in the Boeing 787 at the centre of a worldwide grounding of the aircraft indicate it operated at a voltage above its design limit, a Japanese investigator said Friday, as U.S.
Beyond Obama's oath of office, what inauguration visitors can see, do and taste in Washington

Beyond Obama's oath of office, what inauguration visitors can see, do and taste in Washington

WASHINGTON - Whether visitors want to try one of the first family's favourite restaurants, discover a sense of history or escape from the crowd to find a museum off the beaten path, Washington is the nation's cultural capital this weekend for inaugur
Some travellers unshaken by Boeing 787 safety concerns, others don't know what plane they're on

Some travellers unshaken by Boeing 787 safety concerns, others don't know what plane they're on

DALLAS - Some frequent fliers say they aren't worried about safety aboard Boeing's problem-plagued 787 aircraft, while many less-seasoned travellers are often unaware of what model of plane they're flying on.
Hong Kong: 5 free things for visitors to do, from Bruce Lee to beaches

Hong Kong: 5 free things for visitors to do, from Bruce Lee to beaches

HONG KONG - The former British colony of Hong Kong has become an increasingly popular destination for wealthy visitors from mainland China, many of whom come just to shop.

Art exhibit honouring Muhammad Ali goes on display on boxing great's hometown

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Muhammad Ali sent opponents crashing to the canvas. Now the boxing great is being portrayed on canvas in his Kentucky hometown.
Safety concerns about Boeing 787's lithium batteries deepen as FAA grounds US planes

Safety concerns about Boeing 787's lithium batteries deepen as FAA grounds US planes

WASHINGTON - Lithium batteries that can leak corrosive fluid and start fires have emerged as the chief safety concern involving Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, a problem that apparently is far more serious than government or company officials acknowledged l
Boeing 787 production in South Carolina continues despite FAA groundings

Boeing 787 production in South Carolina continues despite FAA groundings

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Workers continued Thursday to build new 787s at Boeing's South Carolina assembly plant even though federal authorities have grounded planes now in service while onboard batteries are checked.
Airbus confident it won't run into similar trouble as 787, loses 2012 deliveries race

Airbus confident it won't run into similar trouble as 787, loses 2012 deliveries race

BLAGNAC, France - Airbus said it was confident its planes would not encounter the same technical problems afflicting archrival Boeing's 787s, even though they use the same kind of batteries that have this week raised security concerns.