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Airport X-ray shows terrifying object taped in carry-on to skip checked baggage fee

September 15, 2026

Airport X-ray shows terrifying object taped in carry-on to skip checked baggage fee

A traveler at Dane County Regional Airport in Wisconsin taped a knife inside her carry-on bag to avoid paying a $100 baggage fee ahead of a camping trip, the TSA reported.

Savage bear attack leaves wounded Montana hunter with horrifying option

September 15, 2026

Savage bear attack leaves wounded Montana hunter with horrifying option

A severely injured Montana hunter managed to drive himself home following a brutal bear attack, officials said. Now authorities are issuing a warning to hunters.

Dozens missing after passenger ferry sinks as rescuers scour South Pacific coastline

September 14, 2026

Dozens missing after passenger ferry sinks as rescuers scour South Pacific coastline

The MV Matui sank in the South Pacific between Ambae and Santo islands with 47 people aboard as officials cite ignored marine warnings and possible overloading.

Dad dies after horrifying cruise ship accident while celebrating his son’s wedding

September 12, 2026

Dad dies after horrifying cruise ship accident while celebrating his son’s wedding

Pastor Steve Junker of Minnesota suffered a spinal cord injury and nearly drowned in a pool aboard the Sun Princess cruise ship while celebrating his son's wedding in Italy.

US warns Americans to stay vigilant as terror risk looms at major vacation hot spot

September 11, 2026

US warns Americans to stay vigilant as terror risk looms at major vacation hot spot

An updated travel advisory for Italy cites terrorism threats and petty crime such as pickpocketing on public transportation in popular tourist locations.

Popular cruise line shuts down fan-favorite amenity during health scare

September 10, 2026

Popular cruise line shuts down fan-favorite amenity during health scare

All public hot tubs and balcony whirlpools on Norwegian Prima remain closed as water testing continues after three Legionnaires' disease cases.

Woman says her life flashed before her eyes as a grizzly bear charged at her and group of hikers

September 10, 2026

Woman says her life flashed before her eyes as a grizzly bear charged at her and group of hikers

Video captures a grizzly bear charging toward hikers at Glacier National Park, but a closer look at the footage reveals a very surprising twist.

TSA weighs major change to frustrating airport security rule for some travelers

September 10, 2026

TSA weighs major change to frustrating airport security rule for some travelers

TSA weighs whether to let PreCheck passengers bring full water bottles through airport security checkpoints using advanced CT scanners.

Jet plunges 27,000 feet in 10 minutes as oxygen masks suddenly drop aboard flight

September 9, 2026

Jet plunges 27,000 feet in 10 minutes as oxygen masks suddenly drop aboard flight

Delta Air Lines Flight 2311 experienced a scary emergency when the plane descended roughly 27,000 feet in about 10 minutes because of a pressurization issue.

Deadly drugs, crime and kidnapping flagged at tourist hot spot known for ancient wonders

September 9, 2026

Deadly drugs, crime and kidnapping flagged at tourist hot spot known for ancient wonders

The U.S. State Department is flagging express kidnappings, violent crime and dangerous drugs like ayahuasca in an updated travel advisory for Americans considering trips to Peru.