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April 14

Titanic survivor life jacket set to fetch staggering price as anniversary nears

A rare life jacket worn by Titanic survivor Laura Francatelli is set to be auctioned, with reports estimating it could fetch up to $475,000 at the sale.

April 13

1-year-old injured after teen driver crashes car off Oklahoma bridge

Police say a vehicle went airborne off a Tulsa bridge and landed upside down on Interstate 244, injuring a 1-year-old child not in a car seat.

April 13

Smart travel safety tips before your next trip

Heading abroad? Lock down your phone security, avoid public Wi-Fi risks and prevent surprise charges with these essential international travel tech tips.

April 9

Plane door opens in midair moments after takeoff, leaving flight passengers stunned and social media buzzing

A Cape Air flight heading to Boston, Massachusetts, turned back to Nantucket after its cabin door partially opened in midair shortly after takeoff from the airport.

April 8

Child born during international flight to US sparks heated debate about citizenship, legal identity

A midair birth on a flight from Kingston, Jamaica, to New York raises questions and comments about birthright citizenship, U.S. airspace and the baby's nationality.

April 8

Americans headed to popular mountain region face travel advisory for natural disasters and unrest

The U.S. State Department updated its Nepal travel advisory to Level 2, urging increased caution after nationwide protests that began in September ended.

April 7

Hundreds stranded for days on remote island in freezing weather after emergency flight diversion

Passengers of British Airways said they were left stranded in freezing St. John's, Newfoundland, and blasted the airline over a lack of communication and assistance.

April 7

Vacation hot spot cracks down on vaping with jail threats and hefty fines

Thailand's strict vaping ban catches tourists off guard with $1,200 fines and prison threats. Mexico enforces similar rules on cruise ship arrivals.

April 6

American tourists warned of arrest, jail time for taking photos, pocketing souvenirs in locale

The U.S. State Department updated its Ethiopia travel advisory, warning American travelers of unrest, strict currency rules, photography bans and possible $3,000 exit fees.

April 5

5 dangerous cruise ports that travelers should research before booking excursions

Popular cruise destinations such as Belize, Haiti and Jamaica carry U.S. State Department travel advisories that passengers should review before going ashore.