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Travel February 25

Delta pilot tells control tower 'we lost left engine' as flight ignites runway fire

A Delta flight's engine failure sparked a fire during takeoff from the Savannah airport, forcing an emergency return. "We lost left engine straight out here," the pilot said.

Travel February 24

American trapped at luxury resort in Mexico told 'no one's leaving' by hotel staff

A Wisconsin tourist shared her experiences of being stranded at Mexico's Punta Mita luxury resort region as cartel violence shuts down airports across the Mexico coast.

Travel February 24

Rescue team heading to Mexico to free American tourists trapped amid cartel violence

Veteran-led rescue group is mobilizing a "war-zone level" operation as Americans face danger from Jalisco cartel unrest after "El Mencho's" reported death.

Travel February 23

Mexico beach recently crowned best in world as cartels now torch businesses, terrorize tourist areas

Mexico's top beach was recently named by Tripadvisor as cartel violence sparks travel alerts. Isla Pasion in Cozumel won top honors as security concerns now exist.

Travel February 22

Americans warned of al Qaeda-linked terrorist presence in popular vacation getaway

The U.S. Embassy reissued a "Level 2" travel advisory for Côte d'Ivoire, warning travelers of increased crime, terrorism threats and piracy risks in the popular destination.

Travel February 20

Fatal fire engulfs cruise ship with hundreds of passengers aboard: ‘I panicked'

Fire erupts on a cruise ship heading to Singapore, forcing the emergency evacuation of 271 passengers. One death is reported; the cause is being investigated.

Travel February 20

Popular actor exposes massive insect scare at cheap motel during memorable gig

Comedian and actor Kevin James shared a brutal story from early in his career when he drove 16 hours for a low-paying gig — finding an unwelcome surprise in a cheap motel room.

Travel February 19

Bullet discovered on commercial jet at major airport sparks security scare

A bullet found in a United Airlines overhead bin at Newark airport caused a scary security incident for passengers. The ammunition discovery caused a three-hour delay in departure.

Crime February 19

Uber in hot seat after probe finds violent offenders were cleared to drive passengers: report

Uber reportedly plans stricter background checks after investigation reveals drivers with violent criminal convictions were approved to work in 22 states.

Travel February 19

Emergency scare rocks major cruise ship company as another voyage is canceled

A Celebrity Infinity cruise ship lost control in Greece, triggering an emergency rescue. Passengers described a chaotic scene, with no lights and no running water.

Caribbean February 18

Fake police officers kidnapping Americans in Haiti, sparking renewed strong travel warning

Kidnappers posing as police officers are reportedly targeting victims in Haiti's capital as ransom abductions spike in Port-au-Prince's Delmas area.