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November 23, 2023

Former FBI agent warns about heightened danger amid holiday travel 'chaos'

The State Department issued a "Worldwide Caution" travel advisory amid heightened tensions due to foreign conflicts, primarily the Israel-Hamas war.

November 19, 2023

What Americans should keep in mind while traveling this holiday season after 'Worldwide Caution' alert

Travel experts suggest looking at individual countries for their specific travel advisories and limiting the urge to let your guard down even when traveling to a familiar destination.

November 15, 2023

Bahamas tour boat sinks, leaving 1 dead as passenger records terrifying ordeal

Videos posted to social media show a Blue Lagoon Island tour boat sinking in the Bahamas Nov. 14, as people jump off the boat with life vests in attempts to get to safety.

November 13, 2023

NYC Amtrak service delayed by overhead parking garage's structural woes

Amtrak service on New York City's northern outskirts was disrupted Monday by structural issues with an overhead parking garage on Manhattan's West Side.

October 20, 2023

Illinois reports first measles case since 2019: ‘One of the most contagious diseases known’

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently reported its first case of measles since 2019. Here's what to know about symptoms, transmission and prevention of the disease.

October 4, 2023

Parents are using Apple AirTags to track their kids. Should they be doing this?

Apple AirTags are being used by parents who want to keep track of their children's whereabouts for safety reasons. The tech giant and some critics don't advise the method.

October 2, 2023

Bag containing 'suspicious' skull shuts down airport baggage screening for nearly 2 hours

Air travelers in Utah were delayed for nearly 2 hours when security officials found a skull they thought looked like an explosive device.

September 23, 2023

New Jersey sparks terror fears with 'see something, say something' roadway campaign

Variable message signs installed on New Jersey highways read, "Suspect Terrorism? See Something, Say Something," which has disturbed residents and caused fear of terror

September 18, 2023

Ohio railroad worker crushed to death by remote-controlled train

An incident occurred in an Ohio CSX railyard over the weekend where a railroad worker died after being crushed between two railcars by a remote-controlled train.

September 4, 2023

Popular Atlantic beach destination hit with dangerous rip currents as storms linger; hundreds rescued

Lifeguards in Ocean City, Maryland, made nearly 400 rescues over Labor Day weekend as beautiful weather masked treacherous surf and currents caused by remnants of Hurricane Idalia.