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  • The getgoing.com office in San Francisco.
  • Getgoing.com can take the indecision out of choosing a vacation destination.
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travel, websites, united airlines, europe, england, 7 on your side, michael finney
  • The getgoing.com office in San Francisco.
  • Getgoing.com can take the indecision out of choosing a vacation destination.
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travel, websites, united airlines, europe, england, consumer news
  • The State Department has ordered non-essential personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Yemen to leave the country.
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terrorism, al qaida, travel, national/world
  • destination wedding
  • To cut the cost of a wedding, many couples are opting to do destination weddings knowing many guests won't go.
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weddings, travel, news
  • Officials added more security to the airport and other transit hubs in SF after a terror threat prompted the closure of U.S. embassies around the world.
  • More security was added to the airport and other transit hubs in SF after a terror threat prompted the closure of U.S. embassies.
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terrorism, al qaida, travel, news
  • Yemen officials released the names of 25 wanted al-Qaida suspects, saying they were planning terrorist attacks.
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terrorism, al qaida, travel, national/world
  • Officials added more security to the airport and other transit hubs in SF after a terror threat prompted the closure of U.S. embassies around the world.
  • More security was added to the airport and other transit hubs in SF after a terror threat prompted the closure of U.S. embassies.
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terrorism, al qaida, travel, news
  • The top Republican on the Senate Intelligence Committee calls it the most serious threat Ive seen in a number of years.
  • The State Department says U.S. diplomatic posts in 19 countries in the Muslim world will be closed through Saturday.
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terrorism, al qaida, travel, republicans, national/world
  • The top Republican on the Senate Intelligence Committee calls it the most serious threat Ive seen in a number of years.
  • All US embassies located throughout 22 countries were shut down Sunday because of an al-Qaida terror threat.
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terrorism, al qaida, travel, republicans, news
  • A Yemeni soldier stands guard in front of the main entrance of the US Embassy while two workers repair the gate in the background, in the capital Sana, Yemen, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008.
  • The al-Qaida threat which has prompted the United States to issue a travel alert is reportedly based on intercepted communications.
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terrorism, al qaida, travel, national/world
  • Alert issued for Americans traveling abroad
  • U.S. embassies around the world are on high alert and Americans traveling abroad are being warned about a credible terrorist threat.
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al qaida, travel, terrorism, news
  • The United States has issued a global travel alert because of an al-Qaida terrorist threat.
  • U.S. embassies around the world are on high alert and Americans traveling abroad are being warned about a credible terrorist threat.
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terrorism, al qaida, travel, national/world, alan wang
  • U.S. citizens traveling abroad are being warned of the potential for a terror attack.
  • U.S. citizens traveling abroad are being warned of the potential for a terror attack.
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terrorism, al qaida, travel, news
  • The United States has issued a global travel alert because of an al-Qaida terrorist threat.
  • The United States has issued a global travel alert because of an al-Qaida terrorist threat.
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terrorism, al qaida, travel, news
  • United Airlines baggage handler George Kelly is accused of stealing from checked luggage at SFO
  • A United Airlines baggage handler charged with stealing items from checked luggage at SFO is due back in court Thursday.
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san francisco international airport, redwood city, san mateo county, crime, iPad, SFPD, travel, peninsula news
  • Southwest Airlines plane makes emergency landing at San Jose Mineta
  • A Southwest Airlines plane made an emergency landing at San Jose Mineta Airport after a pilot reported a blown tire.
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san jose, mineta san jose international airport, emergency landing, travel, south bay news
  • A Megabus coach.
  • A discount bus service that's become popular on the East Coast has now made it to the Bay Area.
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transportation, travel, california public utilities commission, san jose, los angeles, reno, sacramento, news
  • A Megabus pulling up to a curb in San Francisco.
  • A discount bus service that's become popular on the East Coast has now made it to the Bay Area.
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transportation, travel, california public utilities commission, san jose, los angeles, reno, sacramento, crash, 7 on your side, michael finney
  • Escape Campervans
  • A common European vacation choice that wasn't even available here until recently is just now taking off.
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europe, travel, tourism, driving, gas prices, climate change, consumer news
  • Escape Campervans
  • A common European vacation choice that wasn't even available here until recently is just now taking off.
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europe, travel, tourism, driving, gas prices, climate change, 7 on your side, michael finney
  • The fire-damaged rear of Royal Caribbeans Grandeur of the Seas cruise ship is seen while docked in Freeport, Grand Bahama island, Monday, May 27, 2013.
  • The presidents of two major cruise ship lines are defending their industry and practices to senators following two recent high-profile fires that damaged ships.
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fire, travel, national/world
  • United credit card
  • A Belmont man got an airline credit card in hopes of saving money on checked bags. So when it didn't work, he called 7 On Your Side.
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airline industry, travel, 7 on your side, michael finney
  • United credit card
  • A Belmont man got an airline credit card in hopes of saving money on checked bags. So when it didn't work, he called 7 On Your Side.
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airline industry, travel, consumer news
  • Islamists protest in Egypt demanding Morsi return
  • The crisis in Egypt showed no signs of slowing down Friday as clashes grew more violent amidst calls for more protests.
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egypt, protest, religion, violence, barack obama, travel, tourism, news
  • Egypts military says it will not carry out measures against any political group, amid a swift crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood group.
  • Egypt's military says it will not carry out measures against any political group, amid a crackdown on Muslim Brotherhood leaders.
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egypt, protest, religion, violence, barack obama, travel, tourism, national/world
  • Egyptians celebrate in front of the constitutional court after Egypts chief justice Adly Mansour was sworn in as the nations interim president Thursday, July 4, 2013. Arabic reads,  bye bye Morsi. The chief justice of Egypts Supreme Constitutional Court was sworn in Thursday as the nations interim president, taking over hours after the military ousted the Islamist President Mohammed Morsi. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)
  • Egyptian security officials say the Muslim Brotherhood's supreme leader has been arrested in a coastal city and flown to Cairo.
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egypt, protest, religion, violence, barack obama, travel, tourism, news
  • The Egyptian president's office's Twitter account quoted Mohammed Morsi calling military measures "a full coup."
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egypt, protest, religion, violence, barack obama, travel, tourism, national/world
  • Egypt's military has suspended the Islamist-backed constitution and called early elections.
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  • Egyptian protesters chant slogans against Egypts Islamist President Mohammed Morsi, during a rally in Tahrir Square
  • Massive crowds are in the streets of Cairo and cities around the Egypt, demanding the ouster of President Mohammed Morsi.
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egypt, protest, religion, violence, barack obama, travel, tourism, national/world
  • Virgin Galactic space shuttle
  • PayPal is working to figure out how payments and commerce will work beyond Earth's realm once space travel and tourism take off.
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mountain view, ebay, paypal, travel, tourism, space, SpaceX, non-profit, news
  • The cabin of a Delta Airlines flight filled with fog just after takeoff earlier this week, scaring passengers, who thought it was smoke.
  • The cabin of a Delta Airlines flight filled with fog just after takeoff earlier this week, scaring passengers, who thought it was smoke.
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travel, airline industry, watercooler
  • Woman disappointed with Hawaiian hotel room
  • A woman came to 7 On Your Side for help after she didn't receive a refund for a rundown hotel room in Hawaii.
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AAA, travel, consumer news
  • Woman disappointed with Hawaiian hotel room
  • A woman came to 7 On Your Side for help after she didn't receive a refund for a rundown hotel room in Hawaii.
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AAA, travel, 7 on your side, michael finney
  • Task Rabbit app
  • A San Francisco couple has found a way to make enough money off apps like Task Rabbit and Airbnb to quit their day jobs.
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smartphones, apps, fashion, jobs, travel, animal, news
  • Task Rabbit app
  • A San Francisco couple has found a way to make enough money off apps like Task Rabbit and Airbnb to quit their day jobs.
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smartphones, apps, fashion, jobs, travel, animal, technology, jonathan bloom
  • Sunlight Travel in San Jose, Calif.
  • Sunlight Travel in San Jose abruptly closed its doors last week and the Santa Clara County D.A.'s office wants victims to call them.
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san jose, travel, santa clara county, south bay news
  • President Obama: We will find out who did this
  • What could be one of the most expensive presidential vacations in history is raising some eyebrows.
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barack obama, africa, travel, politics
  • San Francisco skyline
  • Taking a trip to a big city is getting more expensive than ever.
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travel, transportation, food, san francisco news
  • The summer vacation season is a good time to both accumulate and redeem all those reward points you've earned.
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travel, deals, credit cards, retail, consumer news
  • The summer vacation season is a good time to both accumulate and redeem all those reward points you've earned.
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travel, deals, credit cards, retail, 7 on your side, michael finney
  • San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee is celebrating the Thursday launch of the first tunnel boring machine as part of the city's Central Subway project.
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ed lee, soma, north beach, transportation, travel, san francisco news
  • Lowell High School students at graduation
  • Students at Lowell High School lost the $120,000 they were saving to go to Italy when a travel agency closed up shop.
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travel, europe, news
  • Lowell High School students at graduation
  • Students at Lowell High School lost the $120,000 they were saving to go to Italy when a travel agency closed up shop.
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travel, education
  • SFO baggage claim
  • A baggage handler at SFO has been accused of stealing dozens of items from airline passengers' checked bags.
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  • SFO baggage claim
  • A baggage handler at SFO has been accused of stealing dozens of items from airline passengers' checked bags.
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san francisco international airport, redwood city, san mateo county, crime, iPad, SFPD, travel, peninsula news, carolyn tyler
  • San Jose resident Michael Garcia won $2.3 million in the big Powerball drawing
  • A 22-year-old San Jose City College student is a millionaire after matching five of the six numbers in the big Powerball drawing.
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lottery, san jose, travel, news
  • Delta Airlines website
  • 7 On Your Side's Michael Finney has these tips to keep in mind before you book your summer vacation flights.
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travel, tourism, deals, 7 on your side, michael finney
  • Delta Airlines website
  • 7 On Your Side's Michael Finney has these tips to keep in mind before you book your summer vacation flights.
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tourism, travel, deals, consumer news
  • Security at Bay to Breakers 2013
  • In the wake of the Boston bombings, SF officials took no chances when it came to protecting the public at Bay to Breakers.
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bay to breakers, boston bombings, alcohol, muni, driving, SFPD, FBI, greg suhr, travel, tourism, competition, news
  • Security at Bay to Breakers 2013
  • In the wake of the Boston bombings, SF officials took no chances when it came to protecting the public at Bay to Breakers.
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bay to breakers, boston bombings, alcohol, muni, driving, SFPD, FBI, greg suhr, travel, tourism, competition, san francisco news