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November 7, 2023

Chile shuts down a popular glacier, sparking debate over climate change and adventure sports

Chilean decision to shut down a Patagonian glacier has led to an angry response from local excursion guides and tourists, and a debate over environmental issues and safety concerns.

November 7, 2023

Chilean President seeks referendum on rewritten constitution

Leftist Chilean President Gabriel Boric on Tuesday received a draft of a proposed constitution that, if enacted, would override one that dates back to the Pinochet regime.

November 7, 2023

Rough seas cause nearly 100 injuries on U.K. cruise ship

A cruise ship departing the United Kingdom was forced to turn around on Saturday after being hit by a storm, causing about 100 injuries during a safety operation. Credit: Emma Danbury

November 7, 2023

Loaded handgun discovered at Minneapolis airport in random check of SkyWest Airlines employee: TSA

TSA announced on Tuesday that an officer at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) stopped an airline employee from attempting to bring a loaded handgun through security.

November 7, 2023

Rio de Janeiro's Portuguese Consulate raided in corruption investigation

Federal police in Brazil searched five locations Tuesday, including Rio de Janeiro's Portuguese Consulate, as part of an ongoing corruption investigation.

November 7, 2023

Newlywed dies in Caribbean honeymoon mishap days after tying knot

The family of a young Florida man is shattered after he died in a waterskiing accident on his honeymoon in St. Lucia just three days after his wedding.

November 7, 2023

Christian leader appears to defend Hamas’ terror attack in Israel on Oct 7: ‘See the full picture’

Hamas' attack on Israeli communities on Oct. 7 should be viewed in a larger context, according to a Christian leader in Chile, where there is a large Palestinian population.

November 7, 2023

Room of 'hidden treasures' looted by Nazis is just one new display at National WWII Museum in New Orleans

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans has completed and opened its final permanent exhibit at the six-acre campus. The three-story building is called the Liberation Pavilion.

November 7, 2023

10 unmissable destinations for your trip to Maine

Here is a list of 10 must-do and must-see adventures in the state of Maine, a land of rich history and remarkable natural wonders — and a haven for unique cultural experiences.

November 7, 2023

Inside the Lizzie Borden house, guests can stay overnight where people were brutally ax murdered

If you're into crime scenes and scary trips, consider traveling to Fall River, Massachusetts, where the home of Lizzie Borden, an acquitted ax murderer, is open for overnight stays.