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Explosion blamed on rocket fuel experiment (Galveston County Daily News)

HITCHCOCK — A retired NASA engineer's experiment on cheap fuel for space travel exploded Saturday.

Travel deals of the week: Caribbean and Bahamas (Detroit Free Press)

Fall is one of the best seasons for deals in the Caribbean and Bahamas. Because this is hurricane season, it's best to check hotel cancellation policies and details of your travel insurance before you book. Here are a few options.

Ideas for cheap trips on the Web (The Wichita Eagle)

If the word "staycation" makes you want to run screaming to the nearest travel agent, here are a couple of Web sites to help you get out of the house for a few days away without spending a bundle. Uptake.com has a "Feelin' Broke" theme showcasing inexpensive lodging, like motels and campgrounds, and free attractions from parks to museums. Details at www.uptake.com/cheap_vacations . Editors ...

JetBlue Auctions Off Flights Starting at Five Cents [Travel] (Lifehacker)

Low-cost airline JetBlue is auctioning off more than 300 round-trip flights at their eBay store and, as of this posting, some still have opening bids of five or 10 cents. The flights mostly connect...