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September 19, 2024

Popular pilgrimage site Medjugorje, where Virgin Mary said to appear, gets tentative Vatican approval

The Vatican issued a long-awaited note on the alleged apparitions at Medjugorje, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a popular pilgrimage site for the faithful since the 1980s.

September 19, 2024

Beware these 5 travel scams, from friendly 'flirts' to digital gold diggers

Travelers might present a target-rich environment for scammers. Excitement, frequent purchases and online travel tools could all make travelers prime prey for hustlers — here are five to beware.

September 18, 2024

Tourist, 30, dies after losing her leg in shark attack off Canary Islands

A 30-year-old tourist from Germany visiting the Canary Islands died after she was attacked by a shark while swimming next to her catamaran.

September 18, 2024

Illegal migrant involved in Times Square police attack was ordered to be deported 1 year prior: report

One of the migrants accused of being involved in the beat down of two NYPD officers in Times Square had been ordered deported before the brutal attack took place.

September 18, 2024

Venezuela says fourth US citizen arrested in alleged plot to kill President Maduro

Venezulan officials say a fourth U.S. citizen has been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to kill President Nicolás Maduro. It follows the arrest of three other U.S. citizens on Saturday.

September 17, 2024

Woman lives on island rent-free, working only 24 hours a week: 'Unreal experience'

A woman traveled to an island off the coast of Australia to work part-time and live rent-free. The gig allowed her to enjoy a "great work-life balance," she said.

September 17, 2024

Baltimore bridge victims' families filing suit to prevent shipowner from shirking legal liability

Families of workers who died when the Dali cargo ship plowed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore are taking legal action to hold the owners of the vessel liable for the deadly collapse.

September 16, 2024

Video shows Brazilian mayoral candidate’s opponent attack him with a chair

A video shows a Sao Paulo, Brazil mayoral candidate getting attacked by one of his opponents who hit him with a chair. (Credit: SITE TV POP via Reuters)

September 16, 2024

Travelers will need 'permission' and a fee to visit United Kingdom as part of new digitized system

The United Kingdom will require all tourists to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization before visiting the country to seek permission as well as a fee of about $13.

September 15, 2024

Catch the Northern Lights in the US and around the world with these viewing tips

In the U.S., Idaho, Alaska and Michigan are examples of places where the Northern Lights could be observed, while Iceland and Norway are among the international destinations.