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As the summer travel season fast approaches DailyMail.com takes you through the shortlist for this year's best summer escapes. Whether you're planning to take a trip by land, air or sea the US has so much to offer. From white sand beaches, to horseback riding in the mountains or hiking through the desert these are the top 20 destinations nominated for your summer getaway this year, according to responses compiled by USA Today. 

DailyMail.com spotted Dick Van Dyke walking to lunch in Malibu with his wife Arlene Silver, 52. Asked who he was supporting in the upcoming presidential election, the Mary Poppins actor joked: 'I want Abraham Lincoln!'. The Hollywood legend recently became the oldest Daytime Emmy nominee in history at age 98.

Today might seem like any other Monday, but, to many, it will bring back memories of horror and tragedy. For April 15 is the anniversary of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster (inset top), the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing (left) and the 2019 Notre-Dame fire (top right). The Titanic also sank on April 15, 1912 (bottom left) with the loss of of more than 1,500 lives, whilst US President Abraham Lincoln (bottom right) was shot dead at the theatre on this day in 1865. Lincoln had been visiting the Ford's Theatre in Washington DC with his wife Mary and companions Major Henry R. Rathbone and Clara Harris when he was attacked. The president, who was shot in the back of the head, succumbed to his wounds the  following morning. At just before midnight on April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic hit an iceberg while travelling on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. Within three hours, the ship had slipped beneath the waves of the freezing Atlantic Ocean. On April 15, 1989, 97 men, women and children were crushed during the FA Cup semi-final match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield. A jury concluded in 2016 that the victims were unlawfully killed and said a catalogue of errors by police and ambulance services contributed to their deaths. On April 15, 2013, two pressure cooker bombs planted by brothers Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev exploded at the Boston Marathon. The attack ultimately claimed the lives of five people. The blaze at the Notre-Dame destroyed much of the roof of the 13th century building, although many works of art and relics inside the church were moved to safety before they were consumed by flames.

In a three-part article to his tanking Truth Social, the comparison was made to a South African leader who served 27 years before removing apartheid. In it, the Republican front runner not only regarded himself as one of the best figures in recent history, but he also revealed how he wanted to avoid the expanded gag order against him in his forthcoming hush money trial in New York. In other blogs, he slammed the judge who granted the order after consistently criticizing him and his daughter, who has worked with several Democratic presidential campaigns, for being biased against him. Trump has compared himself to figures like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, as well as visually stunning stars like Elvis Presley. In addition, it was not the first time he compared himself to the African head of state, despite the fact that the current administration has wrongfully accused him. On Saturday, the 77-year-old reiterated his conviction.

A hypothetical map that has shown a picture of the United States if it were divided into four regional chunks has sparked heated debate. 'Can we agree that without splitting states, this is the best way to divide the USA into four?' Along the chart, a Reddit user on the Geography subdit wrote a comment, which has been reproduced by DailyMail.com below. We' didn't have to agree on the plan,' as responses revealed there was no agreement to be had on it.

Olbermann (pictured left), a long-serving media personality in sports and democratic politics, now hosts a podcast and regularly posts his views on social media. At an Ohio rally on Saturday, the ex-SportsCenter host, 65, was reacting to a video shared by a Biden-Harris campaign account in which Trump talked about how he was like former President Abraham Lincoln. Trump referred to how Andrew Jackson and Lincoln were the worst treated presidents in their time, saying, 'no one comes near to Trump,' triggering the account to point out that Lincoln was assassinated.

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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: Horace White, a U.S. journalist, characterized him as having "a thin tenor, or more falsetto voice,' nearly as high pitched as a boatswain's whistle. In February 1860, a New York Herald column said that his voice had 'a regular tendency to dwindle into a shrill and irritating sound.' It was a political advantage: his voice had'much carrying power,' and despite the crowd's bustle and tumultuousness, it could have been heard a long distance.' Francisco Franco of Spain was one of the twentieth century's most feared tyrants, influencing audiences and the media. On the other hand, he was an odd figure. He'always seemed ridiculous, a short, ugly man with a shrill voice,' as writer Javier Marias put it.

The president, who is on re-election in a swing, began to read from a prepared paper a quote by the 16th president on a divided world. 'I'm standing here in front of this portrait of the man behind me,' Biden said stanced in front of a portrait of Abe. I want to make sure I get the quote exactly right,' Biden said right before the trouble began.

The University of Houston's political scientist Brandon Rottinghaus and Justin Vaughn of Coastal Carolina University released their scorecard over Presidents' Day weekend, placing Trump in 45th place, which is far from the bottom of the chart. Users of social media reacted positively to the findings, accusing the academics of polling only a select group of experts with a shared outlook that is increasingly incompatible with regular Americans. According to one X/ Twitter user, 'a total of 154 people participated in the 'poll'. 'And they are all embedded in academia's uber-liberal tradition.' Another 'laughable survey' that struggled to identify the respondents by name was smuggish.

Moses Robinette, Biden's great grandfather, was sent to an island jail after being found guilty of serving during the Civil War, but after receiving some lobbying assistance, he was given a Lincoln pardon.

Since a federal ruled that Trump should be barred from the election due to his role in the Capitol'insurrection, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a Colorado lawsuit.' The 14th Amendment's section is the most significant, referring to the prohibition of participating in revolt or rebellion.' Trump denies that the provision was enforced in violation of his rights.

Heroes, whether it's Superman or Indiana Jones, have long been a central focus of blockbuster movies. But who would you say is your biggest personal hero? Scientists set out to find the most famous celebrities in the United Kingdom in a new survey. Their findings revealed some key points, including family members, religious leaders, and politicians, as well as authors, actors, and even adventurers. So, would you say any of these popular choices is your hero?

Ever visited a place and felt ripped off or disappointed by what you found? Well, a group of dissatisfied travelers have posted what they consider to be the world's biggest tourist traps in the hopes of preventing others from making the same mistake. A Reddit thread titled 'What place is the biggest tourist trap?' More than 4,500 words have been published to date, with a diverse number of countries on the list.

On Wednesday evening and early morning, robbers cut into the wall of the Bonsai Garden in Lake Merritt, California, taking home eight bonsai trees worth about $20,000 in total. 'While you can put a dollar amount on these trees, they are practically costless because you won't find another tree like them in the San Francisco Chronicle,' Suzanne Muller, garden's assistant director, said. Despite wooden fences, metal fencing, and a security camera, the robbers were able to gain access to the trees and loot the trees, including a hinoki cypress that was about 100 years old. The theft of the bonsai trees adds to the city's increasing violent crime rate, with 15,000 cars taken last year and criminals attacking gas stations more than once per day.

Woodlawn Celestial Gardens, one of Los Angeles' oldest cemeteries, is the resting place for city founders and veterans of the Civil War. Footage shows empty space and ruins where the headstones, made of bronze and copper, once stood. The robbery is expected to be worth more than $100,000, and it is thought the criminals planned to melt them down before selling it. Only one council member, according to Celestina Bishop, who has been in touch with her about the overnight robbery and vandalism.

In America's 800 Census-recognized cities, the company analyzed mortgage payments, property taxes, transportation expenses, and home insurance costs. According to their reports, Macon, Georgia, where homeownership costs $1,892 a month, is the most affordable place to buy a home. Detroit, Toledo, Syracuse, and Springfield are among the ten most affordable cities on the list, according to others.

The Wyoming museum, which opened in 2022 in full, published a story on November 16 entitled 'The True Meaning of Thanksgiving' that traced the origins of the National holiday. Administrators had to pay for promoting it after seeing little interest. However, Facebook has retorted those claims, saying that the article contained "sensitive social issues." "Yeah, we've already mentioned politicians, President Washington, and Lincoln.' But this is just ridiculous. Dan Starks, the museum's founder, said, "This is just hostile." I'm a little suspicious.'

Stephen Taylor was suspended last month after he shared TikTok videos about 'crop dusting' and informing their students incorrect information. TikTok is his only job, according to Terrorist, who is currently on a comedy tour.

On Friday, a record was broken after an unusual $10,000 bill was sold for $480,000 at an expo in Dallas, Texas. In September 2020, the last $10,000 note from 1934 to smash the record was sold for $384,000. The Great Depression currency was the first note to go into circulation since 1969, the $100 bill was the country's highest note ever issued. Notes in denominations of $500 and higher were outlawed in 1969 due to a lack of use. Salmon P. Chase, the Treasury Secretary under Abraham Lincoln, was portrayed on the rare bill.

An incredibly rare pair of theater tickets with a 'harrowing' front row view of Abraham Lincoln's assassination have gone for a whopping $262,500.

An extremely rare pair of theatre tickets containing a 'harrowing' front row glimpse of Abraham Lincoln's assassination have gone for a whopping $262,500. On April 14, 1865, the unknown ticket owners had prime seats at the front of the balcony for a production of Our American Cousin at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. As John Wilkes Booth crept in and shot him in the back of the head, Lincoln was watching the show from his box opposite when he heard it.

Have you ever visited an attraction that quite didn't live up to expectation? Well, after being shown up close, many sightseers appear to have been left stunned by some of America's most revered monuments. The disgruntled travelers have left a series of scathing reviews, ranging from the Hollywood Sign to The White House's 'terrible' ratings, taking to Tripadvisor to air their rage. Take a trip down to see how some of the county's top sights failed to impress, with lines, a lack of sanitation, and high prices among the complaints...

MCCAIN: There isn't a person in the 2024 race who has been subjected to as much unrelent negativity as the Florida governor. Notice how the powers arrayed against him - both on the left and right - are united behind a single argument: that a candidate's appearances matter more than actual achievements. Trump's campaign sends out daily emails announcing an imminent 'KISS OF DEATH COUNTDOWN' for the DeSantis campaign. They once hired a plane to fly over the Iowa State Fair with a banner that read, 'be likable Ron.' Since Trump is expected to win the nomination, the left-wing media is more than willing to participate. They believe he will be defeated by Biden in 2024, so they're able to point the way for him just as they did in 2016. 'Awkward Americans see themselves in Ron DeSantis: But do they like what they see?' Read a Washington Post headline. 'Given the choice between voting for him and getting a Pap smear from a girl I went to high school with,' one woman interviewed in the article said, 'hand me the paper gown.' Well, now's the deal. But is personality such an important quality?