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September 3

Confederate monument dismantled after sparking debate, will be moved to veterans park

A Confederate monument in Edenton was moved after three years of planning and the dismissal of a lawsuit, and officials are emphasizing relocation rather than removal.

September 3

Trump administration ends second layer of temporary protected status for Venezuelan migrants

The Trump administration and the Department of Homeland Security announced the termination of a TPS for Venezuela.

September 3

Duffy expands air traffic control training program to fight nationwide shortage

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expands air traffic control training programs to address a nationwide shortage of roughly 3,000 controllers.

September 3

High tourist tax in Hawaii designed to raise funds for climate change challenged by lawsuit

The Cruise Lines International Association filed a lawsuit challenging Hawaii's "Green Fee" bill that will raise tourists' hotel taxes by 11% for climate mitigation funding.

September 3

United plane at San Francisco airport collides with another jet while pulling back from gate

Possible tug equipment failure led to a collision between two United Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft at San Francisco International Airport on Monday.

September 3

'Remarkable' ancient sun hat, possibly worn by Roman soldier, unveiled for first time

The Bolton Museum recently unveiled what experts call the world's best-preserved ancient Egyptian sun hat. It's believed to have been worn by a Roman soldier.

September 2

World's largest cruise ship debuts as industry expects 19 million travelers

AAA forecasts that 19 million Americans will cruise in 2025, marking another record year for the cruise industry with Caribbean destinations leading demand.

September 2

Travel expert reveals secrets to booking best holiday fares

Travel expert Lee Abbamonte discusses record-breaking travel on Labor Day and his tips for vacation planning.

September 2

Miami airport chaos as woman grabs crying child from mother, wraps legs around boy to prevent escape

A woman from England allegedly grabbed a crying 4-year-old at Miami airport, claimed he was her child, and wrapped herself around him to prevent his rescue.

September 2

14K migrants hoping to enter US turn back, UN finds

A new report reveals that more than 14,000 migrants who had hoped to cross into the U.S. have turned back and reversed course due to the Trump administration's border enforcement policies.