Columbus Day is the annual U.S. commemoration of explorer Christopher
Columbus' landing in the New World on October 12, 1492. In many U.S.
cities, the holiday also celebrates Italian-American cultural heritage.
Above is a replica of Columbus' ship Nina.
The Diversity Visa Lottery is open from October 2 to December 1. Applicants are urged not to wait until the last minute to apply, because excess demand on the lottery Web site may cause delays as the deadline nears.
Seven Los Angeles musicians in the group Ozomatli, named after the Aztec god of music and dance, play their blend of rock, hip-hop, jazz, reggae, cumbia and salsa in South Africa and Madagascar.
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