NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Beaches are heating up but for real heat without the cooling influence of the sea, head for the desert or a city near one. Online travel advisers Cheapflights (http://www.cheapflights.com) offers its top 10 desert city destinations. Reuters does not endorse this list: Full story
The royal wedding memorabilia bonanza has reached a fever pitch with such items as William and Kate refrigerators, toilet covers, and yes, even condoms up for grabs. And a TV reporter in Palm Springs, Calif. loses her hat in some particularly windy weather.
TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran talks to TODAY’s Al Roker about homes in California, Missouri and New York that you can get for less than $450,000, including some right on the water.
Ed Schultz comments on the protests outside the Koch brothers “billionaire’s caucus” meeting in Palm Springs. Are the protesters right to be concerned about a “retreat” for prominent elected conservatives and right-wing political donors?
Get the best view of Independence Day fireworks at these great American hotels, from Boston to San Diego. Full story
A man who California prosecutors said calls himself a "true demon" has been found guilty of second-degree murder in a shooting that took place last November on Friday the 13th. Full story
Wind turbines spin generating electricity along Highway 10 in Palm Springs, California April 18, 2011. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENVIRONMENT ENERGY)
PALM SPRINGS - FILE: Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones Douglas attends the Icon Award Presentation during the 22nd Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival at the Annenberg Theatre on January 13, 2011 in Palm Springs, California. Catherine made the decision to check in to a mental health facility
Stacy Lewis of the US, hugs her sister Janet after leaping into ???Poppie???s Pond??? after winning the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship, at the Mission Hills Country Club in Palm Springs, California on April 3, 2011. Lewis finished at 13 under par and second place went to Yani Tseng of Taiwan.
Stacy Lewis of the US, tees of at the 8th hole before winning the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship, at the Mission Hills Country Club in Palm Springs, California on April 3, 2011. Lewis finished at 13 under par and second place went to Yani Tseng of Taiwan.
