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File photo of a Virgin America airplane. (Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)

Report: Virgin America Best U.S. Airline In 2012

Virgin America did the best job for its customers among leading U.S. airlines last year, a report said Monday, as carriers overall had their second best performance in the more than the two decades since researchers began measuring quality of service.

2013/04/08

Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood-- the only remaining GOP member in President Obama's cabinet -- has decided to leave. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

Only Republican From First-Term Obama Cabinet Decides to Leave

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, the only Republican still in President Barack Obama’s first-term Cabinet, said Tuesday he plans to leave the administration. His move continues an exodus that will give Obama’s team a new look in his second term.

2013/01/29

Tourists walk near the Washington Monument. (Photo credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

D.C. Is Among Top Walking Friendly Cities In America

According to a new study, D.C. is one of the most pedestrian friendly cities in the nation.

2012/09/06

Maryland Awards $3.1 Million For Expanding Bike Routes

The state of Maryland is spending $3.1 million to expand and improve bicycling opportunities.

2012/07/25

Man On Bike Punches Woman, Takes Phone In D.C.

Authorities say a man on a Capital Bikeshare bike punched a pedestrian in the face and snatched her iPhone away on a busy Capitol Hill street.

2012/05/24

PeoplExpress Files US Operating Application, Aims For Summer Take Off

Low-cost carrier PeoplExpress Airlines Inc. says it aims to start flying by late summer.

2012/03/19

Airline Fined $900,000 For Lengthy Tarmac Delays

American Eagle Airlines had tarmac delays of more than three hours on 15 flights arriving at O’Hare International Airport on May 29. A total of 608 passengers were aboard the delayed flights.

2011/11/14

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