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April 20

FAA investigates Southwest near miss after air traffic control sends jets on collision course

The FAA is investigating a reported close call between two Southwest flights at Nashville airport involving a go-around and onboard traffic alerts.

April 20

Deadly shooting at historic tourist site leaves one dead, several injured as motive unclear

A shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids left a Canadian woman dead and multiple tourists injured, according to Mexican officials and security reports.

April 20

Hiker comes face-to-face with massive bear on popular California trail in terrifying encounter

A hiker had a terrifying encounter with a massive bear on the Mount Wilson Trail in Los Angeles, and the scary moment was captured in a viral video.

April 20

Orange Crush beach blowout nets 26 arrests, cops seize makeshift machine gun as massive crowd tests crackdown

Tybee Island police say 26 arrests were made and five firearms seized during Orange Crush weekend, including one weapon allegedly converted to full auto.

April 20

Carnival Cruise passenger, 67, found dead while snorkeling off the coast of Australia during excursion

A Carnival Splendor passenger reportedly drowned while snorkeling near Moreton Island, Australia, during a four-night roundtrip cruise from Sydney.

April 20

Officials urge Americans not to travel to island spot amid kidnappings, 6-figure ransom demands

Updating its Level 4 travel advisory for Haiti, the U.S. State Department is warning of widespread kidnappings, gang violence and rampant violent crime in that nation.

April 20

Hidden danger at popular US national park forces trail closures as bear sightings climb

Due to a spike in bear activity, Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee has shut down several trails, as there are risks to both visitors and wildlife alike.

April 20

Hawaii tourist charged with attempted murder, accused of stabbing veteran boat captain on snorkel tour

Avery Nissen of Kansas allegedly tried to kill a boat captain during a three-hour snorkel tour in Hawaii and faces attempted murder charges, police say.

April 20

Tourists could get slapped with fees as pricey getaway looks to cash in even more

Joining cities like Venice and Paris, the country of Finland is considering a tourist tax. The already expensive destination is looking to cash in on recent tourism surges.

April 20

Park rangers unearth 200-year-old shipwreck on remote island dubbed 'graveyard of the Atlantic'

Park rangers on Sable Island, known as the graveyard of the Atlantic, believe they found the Swift, a vessel that sank in 1812 with a British frigate.