St. Louis 6 hours ago St. Louis' toxic sites need faster cleanup, lawmakers and residents say Missouri residents and lawmakers are holding the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers accountable to carrying out faster cleanups at toxic sites.
Caribbean 9 hours ago A British tourist is in a hospital after a shark attack; Tobago closes several beaches Trinidad & Tobago closed a marine park and 7 beaches on Friday after a shark attacked a British tourist at Turtle Beach along Great Courland Bay; the man was hospitalized after the attack.
Central America 10 hours ago Guatemalan prosecutors raid offices of Save the Children charity Guatemalan prosecutors have raided the offices of humanitarian organization Save the Children, citing a complaint alleging the charity violated the rights of migrant children.
New Jersey 11 hours ago NJ announces emergency dune repairs in shore town penalized for doing them itself New Jersey has announced an emergency beach replenishment project in North Wildwood, a southern shore town at the center of a political showdown over its badly-eroded dunes.
Cruises 20 hours ago 6 cruise safety tips to keep you protected and at ease during your vacation at sea There are certain safety precautions you should keep in mind when traveling at sea. During your vacation by cruise, follow these six safety tips to take the best care of yourself.
Vermont 20 hours ago Visiting Vermont: Why nature lovers, foodies and photographers flock to the Green Mountain State With 13 million visitors a year, Vermont is a much beloved vacation destination. Learn more about what to see, eat and do in the Green Mountain State.
Florida 1 day ago Florida man arrested for allegedly pointing lasers at passenger aircraft at international airport: police A Florida man was arrested after he allegedly pointed a laser at a Jet Blue plane that was landing at Tampa International Airport, according to police.
Caribbean 1 day ago Meet the members of a transitional council tasked with choosing new leaders for beleaguered Haiti A transitional council, made up of eight men and one woman who will appoint Haiti's new cabinet and PM, was installed on Thursday as the country faces soaring hunger and gang violence.
North Dakota 1 day ago Wild horses to remain in North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park, lawmaker says Republican U.S. Sen. John Hoeven said Thursday that wild horses will remain in North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park amid fears that park officials would remove the animals.
Louisiana 1 day ago New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 under way; Rolling Stones to headline next week The 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival began Thursday, and the Rolling Stones are set to headline the event with a long-sold-out performance on May 2.