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January 28

Fourth Maine plane crash victim identified as Hawaiian chef

Hawaiian chef Nick Mastrascusa identified as victim in deadly Bangor, Maine, plane crash that killed six people during winter storm takeoff Sunday.

January 28

Vandals hit Yosemite National Park with graffiti on boulder, more

Vandals spray-painted "Yeti" graffiti on boulder, door and sign near Bridalveil Falls Trail at Yosemite National Park, sparking widespread outrage online.

January 28

Vandals deface boulder, more at Yosemite National Park

Vandals recently spray-painted graffiti on a boulder and other sites at Yosemite National Park. (Credit: Ando Arakelyan)

January 28

Cruise ship trapped in heavy sea ice is rescued by US Coast Guard vessel

The Coast Guard's 50-year-old icebreaker Polar Star rescued a cruise ship stuck in Antarctic ice on its anniversary. No injuries were reported in the rescue operation.

January 28

Cruise ship trapped in Antarctic ice freed by US Coast Guard

Footage provided by a U.S. Coast Guard member shows the heavy icebreaker Polar Star maneuvering through dense Antarctic ice to free the Scenic Eclipse II after the expedition cruise ship became immobilized near McMurdo Sound.

January 28

Archaeologists uncover long-lost basilica tied to legendary father of architecture

Archaeologists in Italy discovered a 2,000-year-old basilica linked to Vitruvius, the legendary Roman engineer and architect who wrote "De architectura."

January 27

Hotel lobby ceiling collapses during breakfast

Video shows water pouring into a Norman, Oklahoma, hotel lobby before overhead sections gave way, startling guests gathered for breakfast; management later said the collapse was confined to the public area and no injuries were reported.

January 27

Travelers told to avoid Minneapolis due to 'violent clashes' with immigration authorities

Germany updates its U.S. travel advisory, citing immigration protests and "violent clashes" in Minneapolis and other cities, advising citizens to avoid crowds.

January 27

Well-known Texas attorney’s wife among victims of deadly private jet crash in Maine

Family and friends identified the victims of a deadly Maine plane crash that killed six people aboard a private jet at Bangor airport Sunday night during takeoff.

January 27

Tourists may face steep fines and jail time for vapes at popular vacation hot spot

The vape ban in Mexico carries penalties of up to $12,500 and 8 years in prison. Cruise passengers are warned to leave e-cigarettes onboard as the country enforces new rules.