August 11, 2023 Investigators say miscommunication between pilots caused United Airlines jet to dive toward ocean's surface An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board found that miscommunication between pilots caused a United Airlines jet to dive within 748 feet of the ocean's surface.
August 10, 2023 World War II combat pilot Fredric Arnold invented the folding aluminum beach chair — just one aspect of his remarkable American story Fredric Arnold was a child-prodigy artist and “reluctant warrior” who miraculously survived 50 combat missions flying P-38s during World War II. The artist, author, actor and inventor lived an even more amazing life after the war.
August 10, 2023 'Tallest,' 'fastest' giga roller coaster in North America reopens after eagle-eyed guest helps avert disaster Carowinds amusement park reopened a ride that was closed in late June following the discovery of a crack on the steel support beam of Fury 325.
August 10, 2023 Indigenous communities in Nicaragua facing escalating threats, violence from armed intruders Indigenous communities in the northeastern region of Nicaragua are confronting mounting challenges posed by armed assailants who resort to abductions and killings as tactics.
August 10, 2023 South American country names 6th prison chief in 2 years as gang violence crisis spirals International criminal organizations looking to gain a foothold in the world's cocaine trade have exploited Ecuador's lax security to create a gang violence crisis.
August 10, 2023 Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio received 3 death threats before killing, advisor says Fernando Villavicencio, the Ecuadorian presidential candidate who was killed following a rally, had received several threats in the leadup to the attack, his campaign manager says.
August 10, 2023 Florida sheriff’s office urges public to stop calling 911 over manatee sex rituals It’s mating season for manatees, and a Florida sheriff’s office is urging the public to stop calling 911 over the randy marine mammals. (Credit: Pinellas County Sheriff's Office)
August 10, 2023 Knicks' Josh Hart stirs debate over 'outrageous' air travel garb New York Knicks guard Josh Hart took to social media on Tuesday, stirring up a debate on whether wearing shorts on an airplane is a good way to go.
August 10, 2023 Florida lifeguards form human chain to rescue boogie boarder, drone video shows Rescue officials in Flagler Beach, Florida, said the lifeguards "needed backup" because the boogie boarder had drifted too far out from shore.
August 10, 2023 Tourist 'disgusted' by dirty discovery at beach oasis A U.S.-based business owner visiting Bali, Indonesia, said she was horrified by the amount of trash she found floating in the vacation destination's waters.
