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May 8, 2024

Cruise ship docks at New York City port with 44-foot dead endangered whale caught on its bow

A cruise ship sailed into a New York City port over the weekend with a 44-foot dead endangered whale across its bow, marine authorities confirmed.

May 8, 2024

To prevent rabies, dogs entering US must be microchipped and at least 6 months old, new rules say

New rules for traveling with pets say that dogs must be at least six months old and microchipped so their rabies vaccinations can be verified as more people travel with their pets.

May 8, 2024

Carnival Cruise passengers airlifted by Air Force in dramatic rescue

The rescue of a mother and her child from a Carnival Cruise Line ship in the Atlantic by U.S. Air Force helicopters on Saturday was captured by dramatic photos.

May 8, 2024

California mom beat toddler 'like a rag doll' on plane as passengers tried to intervene: court docs

A Sacramento mom is charged with hurting her 2-year-old daughter for the second time in six months after allegedly attacking her toddler, who woke her up on a plane, court documents allege

May 8, 2024

California siblings, ages 2 and 4, die after falling into fast-flowing river in mountains

The siblings were playing with their mom at the Thurman Flats Picnic Area in Southern California's San Bernardino Mountains when they fell into the river.

May 8, 2024

Here's how DEI in the control tower threatens airline safety

Congress looks poised to enact a five-year reauthorization for the FAA by Friday. But something critical is missing from the bill: a total ban on DEI in the aviation industry.

May 7, 2024

Boy Scouts of America making this big change to be more inclusive

For the first time in its history, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will rebrand and change its name next year as it seeks to create a more inclusive organization.

May 7, 2024

Flights for illegal immigrants without IDs targeted in FAA bill as deadline looms

GOP senators are looking to include a measure in the FAA reauthorization bill to stop illegal immigrants from flying without proper identification.

May 7, 2024

Crazy airport, plane brawls from recent flights around the US

Airport crime has been on the rise, with many travel-related altercations happening on the ground and in the sky. Airlines are cracking down on brawling inside planes and airports.

May 7, 2024

Rise of rhubarb, the vegetable that acts like a fruit, 'a sure sign' spring in swing

Rhubarb explodes across rural America in May. The rare perennial plant is a vegetable that's treated more like a fruit, and its harvest is celebrated with festivals around the country.