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Americans skip Labor Day trips as costs rise
KANSAS CITY, Mo./NEW YORK (Reuters) - After missing out on summer vacations because of high fuel prices and a weakening economy, many Americans won't be going anywhere over the Labor Day weekend either.
Nations:U.S. Mexico Activities:2007-8 Oil Crisis 2008 U.S. Recession Source:(Reuters)
2008-08-22
Widespread earnings woes reflect consumer fears
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The deepening plight of the American consumer has started to take a big bite out of corporate earnings.
Activities:2008 U.S. Recession 2007 Global Credit Crunch
2008-07-21
Cruise operators upbeat despite stormy economy, rising oil
The global cruise industry is putting on a brave face as it sails into seas darkened by a faltering US economy, a weak dollar and record oil prices, major cruise ship operators said at their annual convention.
Nations:Venezuela People:Hugo Chavez Activities:2007-8 Oil Crisis
2008-03-16
Navy saves gravely ill girl on cruise
A teenager whose appendix ruptured at sea, hundreds of miles from help, got safely to shore Tuesday after an unusual rescue in which the Navy airlifted her from a cruise ship for emergency surgery. Laura Montero, 14, fell ill aboard the Dawn Princess cruise ship off the coast of Baja California.
Nations:U.S. Mexico
2007-12-18
Stricken ship off Antarctica evacuated
A Canadian cruise ship struck ice off Antarctica and began taking on water, but all 154 passengers and crew took to lifeboats and were rescued safely Friday by a passing Norwegian liner, officials said.
Nations:Canada Argentina
2007-11-23
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