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Water Woes. Precipitation will generally become heavier in northern areas, and will tend to fall in severe downpours, leading to more widespread flooding. Meanwhile, the South - and especially the Southwest - will become drier. That's alarming because the Southwest and Southeast, where populations are growing faster than in any other U.S. region, are already struggling with drought...
...effort to bridge the gap between two adversaries who do not understand each other very well, Obama has turned to Ross, who was appointed special adviser for the gulf and southwest Asia by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Taciturn and relentless, he is tasked with orchestrating a global effort to lure Iran to the table and persuade it to curtail its nuclear program. So far, there's little sign of success. Which is why the U.S. is not just hoping that diplomacy will work; it is also laying the groundwork for what will happen if it fails. And failure...
Flight Info on the Fly. Southwest Airlines has upgraded its mobile site, which now lets you book or cancel flights, access your frequent flyer account, view schedules and check flight status all from your smartphone...
...While Southwest doesn't charge for your first two checked bags, it will raise fees on your third checked bag and overweight bags (weighing between 51 and 70 pounds). After June 17, that fee goes from $25 to $50. The airline is also changing its policy on unaccompanied minors: tickets for kids ages 5 to 11 traveling without an adult will incur a $25 service charge, and unaccompanied minors may now travel only on nonstop or direct flights (no change of planes). The fee will apply to tickets bought after May 31, for travel beginning June...
...Grande Style. On Florida's southwest coast, Naples Grande Beach Resort, part of the Waldorf Astoria collection of luxury hotels, presents a destination where even the Astors would feel at home. The resort has 23 waterfront acres, three miles of white sandy beaches and three swimming pools, including a pool with a 100-ft. waterslide (O.K., maybe Mrs. Astor wouldn't totally love that). All for $99 per night. Through Sept. 30, you get a fourth night free if you stay three nights. Plus, if you book by July 15, you'll earn a certificate at the end of your...