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USA: Where to stay in New York
Hôtel Americano, the latest project of the Mexican hotel group Habita, is in Manhattan's Chelsea district.

Professor fired for giving James Franco a 'D' - lawsuit
A former New York University professor claims that he lost his job after he gave James Franco a poor grade.

'Hang on tight' - why nothing compares to Grand Canyon rafting
Robin Charteris boards the boat for a white-knuckle trip into a scenic marvel.

Five top cities for a white Christmas
Even if you've already blown this year's budget, you might wish to consider visiting one of these twinkling cities next Christmas.

Lindsay Lohan's Playboy cover leaks early
Buckle up, folks, troubled starlet Lindsay Lohan's much-touted Playboy spread is about to see the light of day

Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively caught smooching
It's game on for new lovebirds Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds - they've been spotted kissing.

New Harry Potter theme park planned for LA
Universal Studios says it will spend several hundred million dollars to build a Harry Potter attraction in Los Angeles.

Dinosaur National Monument, Utah
Scientific teams are still identifying new species in this one-of-a-kind place where researchers have exposed, but not removed, a 15m x 61m wall of dinosaur bones.

Utah: Jurassic park sequel a five star hit
This revamped monument awes even the most hardened scientists, writes Brandon Loomis.

'It's just so awful' - Bradley Cooper hates being Sexiest Man Alive (+video)
Bradley Cooper admits Ryan Gosling is one of the reasons why he doesn't feel like People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive.

California's Pacific Coast Highway
This spectacular stretch of coastline is packed with great places to relax, rejuvenate and recharge your batteries.

Driving California's Pacific Coast Highway
Megan Singleton encounters hidden gems, sweeping views and an accidental encounter at a nudist resort, along the PCH.