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100 Stories on Cultural Institutions and Parks
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8 places every American should see

No offense to the nation's capital, but the landmarks of our heritage extend far beyond the District of Columbia.

'Bad taste' cries as McDonald's moves into 'Mona Lisa' museum

Shortly after McDonald's celebrated its 30-year presence in France, the fast-food chain is conquering one of the country's most valued cultural institutions --the Louvre.

Man mauled by tiger after scaling Calgary Zoo fences

A Siberian Tiger mauled a man Monday morning after he and a friend scaled the fence of the Calgary Zoo and pressed up against the tiger cage, zoo officials said.

Yellowstone fire grows; park still open

A wildfire in Yellowstone National Park has grown to 9,300 acres and closed a section of the main road through the park, but Yellowstone is still open and National Park Service officials said Monday there was no danger to travelers.

Man unhurt after sneaking into bear exhibit at zoo

A man snuck into the grizzly bear exhibit at the San Francisco Zoo Saturday but was rescued immediately afterward without incident, authorities said.

Close -- and inexpensive -- animal encounters

Who are we kidding? An African safari isn't in the cards this year. Neither is a trip to an exotic island where your gang can snorkel with every variety of tropical fish.

Aiming to add more diversity under America's blue skies

Audrey Peterman grew up surrounded by Jamaica's verdant mountains and lush mango orchards. She'd watch fish and an occasional shrimp dart in the stream that flowed near her house. When she settled in America, she yearned to relish the natural beauty of her new homeland.

Economic stimulus for national parks working?

From Yellowstone National Park to the Everglades, America's 391 national parks are in need of repair -- and thanks to the economic stimulus signed into law, help is now underway.

Giant panda gives birth to fifth cub at the San Diego Zoo

A giant panda at the San Diego Zoo gave birth to a cub the size of a stick of butter on Wednesday, her fifth cub born in the zoo since 1999.

Predatory snakes become prey in Florida Everglades

Joe Wasilewski drives along a narrow stretch of road through Florida's Everglades. The sun is setting, night is coming on quickly, and Wasilewski is on the prowl for snakes -- and one snake in particular.

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