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Travel news Your guide to the 2013 world  Snow buries parts of Northeast, flights canceled Christmas: Are you traveling with items on TSA's naughty list? World watch California: Shaun White to lead Northstar's 40th-year celebration Apocalypse, schmapocalypse: Here's Maya info you can believe Heard about airline seats that double as toilets? Utter loo-nacy Ecuador: U.S. Embassy cautions travelers about volcanic eruptions A new way to get around in a car without traditional rental On the Spot: Tips for holiday travelers World watch