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WASHINGTON - On the 75th anniversary of Elvis Presley's birth, the Smithsonian Institution is showcasing the King of Rock 'n' Roll's ubiquitous image through exhibits opening Friday in Washington and Los Angeles.

SALT LAKE CITY - Tourism spending in Utah declined by 10 percent in 2009 and visitor numbers fell by nearly 1 million as the recession hit the state's ski and lodging industries particularly hard, according to a report released Thursday.

HARBIN, China - A cold snap in northern China has thrown daily life into confusion, but is ideal for fairy tale palaces, towering pagodas, and even a sphinx - all carved from ice - that make up the sights at this year's Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival.