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An unexpected thing happened on the way to Machu Picchu. We discovered the art, architecture and cuisine of Lima, Peru

February 28, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

The capital is jam-packed with stunning parks, historic city squares, Spanish-influenced architecture, shopping and renowned restaurants.

Wrought-iron staircases and arched windows were part of an effort to make the plant less intimidating to visitors paying their electric bills at a time when many people were nervous about introducing electricity in their homes.

A stunning new way to see Niagara Falls

April 25, 2023 at 10:44 a.m.

The grandeur of Niagara Falls keeps tourists seeking new and better views of the natural wonder — and it's easy to find them. On both the U.S. and Canadian sides...

Elementary school teacher’s stables cater to horses long past their prime

June 1, 2019 at 4:16 a.m.

All the glory and fame for thoroughbreds come on the racetrack, so to most it's a bit of a mystery where the horses go after their racing days are over....

Race-by-race results from Preakness Day

August 19, 2019 at 5:09 a.m.

Race 1: Jockey Joel Rosario rode Aussi Austin to victory in the first of 13 races on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course. Bake Shop took second and Pretension finished third...

Jockey Rosie Napravnik could become the first female jockey to win the Preakness when she rides Mylute on Saturday.

Napravnik reflects on early days at Pimlico as she prepares for Preakness ride

August 19, 2019 at 5:09 a.m.

Sitting in front of a microphone Friday morning, Rosie Napravnik fielded questions about her first race at Pimlico Race Course while donning a hat from her new sponsor, Snickers Bites....

Jockey: Rosie Napravnik
Trainer: Tom Amoss
Owners: Goldmark Farm and Whisper Hill Farm
Last race: Finished fifth in the Derby.
Dam: Stage Stop; Sire: Midnight Lute
Earnings: $477,695
Of note: Has two wins, three second-place finishes and a third in 10 career starts.
Comment: Found a chance to win Kentucky Derby down stretch but did not take it. If anyone can persuade him to run this time, in Maryland, it's Napravnik.

Rosie Napravnik believes Mylute can run with Orb in Preakness

August 19, 2019 at 5:09 a.m.

Kentucky Derby winner Orb is the even-money favorite for the Preakness, so the biggest topics leading up to the weekend have, obviously, been about his chances and how to beat...

McGaughey stumbled into training but now has Triple Crown shot with Orb

August 19, 2019 at 5:08 a.m.

Much like the nickname "Shug," Claude R. McGaughey III's plans after college were a mystery to him. McGaughey, who trains Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness favorite Orb, was a student...

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