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Food banks feel budget pinch

Cuts to food programs from Congress leave food banks struggling to fill shelves this Thanksgiving.

Visitors take to the heights as they fly their kites during the Blossom Kite Festival on the National Mall in Washington, DC. It is the third year for the event.

12 great Memorial Day getaways

We've rounded up 12 convenient Memorial Day escapes from coast to coast to ensure that you spend more time enjoying your blues festival (or pool party) than you do deciding where to go. Thinking about taking a break for Memorial Day? Now is the time to start planning. To point ...

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart Plan a Vineyard Vacation After Cannes

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart will reportedly be spending some quality time together camping in the South of France.

Professor Green Postpones Honeymoon With Millie Mackintosh

Professor Green has reportedly pushed back his holiday plans as he plans to release his new album instead.

FILE - This Nov. 17, 2011 file photo shows singer Usher Raymond at the "Pencils Of Promise" inaugural gala in New York. The Grammy-winning singer is collaborating with Macy's to curate the concept, music and design behind the company's annual July 4 fireworks extravaganza. Macy's said Thursday, May 9, 2013, it's the first time the company has worked with an artist on the concept. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file)

Usher to curate music for July 4th fireworks show

Usher will be the spark for Macy's 4th of July fireworks show. The Grammy-winning singer will collaborate with Macy's to curate the concept, music and design for the fireworks, which will be launched from barges off Manhattan. It's the first time the company has worked with an artist on the ...

Mother's Day Glamorous Gift Advice

Looking for something special and glamorous to give and receive this Mother’s Day? “Well a girl can always have more diamonds,” says Redbook Magazine’s merchandising editor, Morgan Thompson. And giving Mom the gifts of diamonds is easy with Elizabeth Taylor’s award winning White Diamond fragrance created by the icon herself.

FILE - In this March 31, 2012 file photo, a firework display lights up the castle of Sleeping Beauty in Disneyland's theme park in Marne-la-Vallee, east of Paris. The Walt Disney Co. reports quarterly financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler, File)

Disney drops bid to trademark Day of Dead name

Disney has dropped an effort to trademark "Dia de los Muertos," the name of the traditional "Day of the Dead" holiday celebrated by millions in Mexico and the U.S. The company announced Tuesday that it was withdrawing a trademark request it made on May 1 to the U.S. Patent and ...

'I Paid £54 For Four Ice Creams'

Two British couples were charged £54 (64 euros) for four ice cream cones, while on holiday in Rome.

UK Basks in Bank Holiday Sunshine

Many parts of England and Wales experienced a day of sunshine and warm temperatures on May Bank Holiday Monday.

Bikini-Clad Alanis Morissette Shows 'Self Love' on Hawaiian Holiday

Alanis Morissette donned a bikini with 'Self Love' written across her derriere during a Hawaiian break with her husband and son.

Raw: Cinco De Mayo History Brought to Life

Scores of actors brought Cinco de Mayo to life by reenacting the historic battle that the holiday celebrates. Cinco de Mayo marks the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, when Mexican troops defeated the French army of Napoleon III. (May 6)

Bank Holiday Fears Over NHS Helpline

Accident and Emergency departments in England are being urged to make sure they have enough staff to cope with a potentially busy bank holiday weekend.

Tourists Warned Over Cliff Landslips

Despite the dry conditions expected over the Bank Holiday weekend, people are being warned not to walk too close to the cliffs in the South West of England.

NHS 111 Advice Line 'Still Fragile'

The new NHS non-emergency 111 telephone service in England is in a fragile state in a number of areas ahead of bank holiday weekend, NHS bosses admit.

Will Bird Flu Fears Hit Taiwan Tourism?

China is heading for the Golden Week holiday, which typically gives Taiwanese tourism a boost - but an outbreak of bird flu threatens to disrupt the flow.