Tuesday 31 May 2016

Cruise Ship Loses Power, Limps Back to Port

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Carnival Cruise ship Elation lost power early Monday delaying its return to port in Jacksonville. WTLV's Jason Rantala reports multiple passenge

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Can I Ever Get Pregnant? Your Questions About Zika

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The World Health Organization updated its recommendations Tuesday on pregnancy, sex and the risk of Zika virus.

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Monday 30 May 2016

Taxi Jumps Curb, Crashes Into O'Hare Airport

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No injuries were reported. Police said the driver is expected to be cited.

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Airport Security Breach Halts Flights, Sparks Evacuation

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Flights were halted and passengers evacuated from a German airport after a man allegedly entered a restricted area without going through security.

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Friday 27 May 2016

More Than Peanuts: How Airlines Make Money

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The costs of running an airline include crash insurance and spare plane parts, but there are still ways to turn profit. Illustrated by Rob Donnelly.

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Creatures Invade Sydney Opera House

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Check out the incredible light show that's taking place around Sydney, Australia.

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TSA in Hot Seat as 34 Million Hit Roads for Holiday

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All eyes will also be on the TSA as air travelers contend with what could turn out to be nightmarish security lines at the nation's airports.

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Long TSA Lines Dog Memorial Day Travelers

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There is one good thing to report for the 2.6 million people flying this Memorial Day weekend: cheaper tickets.

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2 Tourists Dead, 2 Missing After Thai Speedboat Capsizes

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Two foreigners were killed and two others missing after a speedboat capsized off a Thai resort island.

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319 People Flee as Passenger Jet Catches Fire

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An engine fire broke out on a Korean Air jet about to take off from a Tokyo on Friday, authorities said.

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Thursday 26 May 2016

Signal Could Locate EgyptAir Flight MS804

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Signals from one of three pieces of locator equipment have allowed investigators them to narrow the primary search to about a 3-mile area.

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When Will Long Airport Lines End? TSA Chief Defends Agency

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In an interview with TODAY, TSA chief Peter Neffenger said agents must pay more attention in the high-threat environment of airport security.

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Wednesday 25 May 2016

This Bus Might Change The Way You Travel

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See the bus that was shown off at a high-tech expo in China that will be able to straddle the road and drive over traffic.

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Japan's 'Fluffiest Ninja' Promotes Tourism

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Maru, a dog currently serving as tourism ambassador for Japan's Mie Prefecture, dresses as a ninja to welcome visitors ahead of G7 summit. NTV

National Park Service Celebrates 100th Anniversary

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Created by President Woodrow Wilson in 1915, the National Park Service now includes 411 protected areas — including 59 parks — encompassing 84 million acres.

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Former TSA Employee on Long Lines: 'The Blame Goes Everywhere'

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Cassandra Calloway, who worked for the TSA for 10 years, says most of the 42,000 TSA officers are well-trained — and it's often unprepared passengers who slow lines.

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Disappearing Act: Artist Transforms Louvre Pyramid

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Street artist JR created an installation at the Louvre Museum that makes it seem as if the huge glass pyramid at the heart of the courtyard has disappeared.

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Passengers Left High and Dry on Rail Line

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More than 80 passengers were led to safety after a new rail car got stuck on an overpass en route to Denver International Airport.

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'Unprecedented' Banksy Exhibition Opens Its Doors

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"War, Capitalism & Liberty" opened Tuesday at Rome's Palazzo Cipolla museum and will run through Sept. 4.

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Tuesday 24 May 2016

TSA Shakeup Highlights How Rarely Its Execs Get Canned

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The TSA has terminated one executive in the past five years, according to data provided to NBC News by the federal Office of Personnel Management.

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China Hopes Money Can Buy It Love in Tibet

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After decades of subduing unrest, China is betting that cold, hard cash will pacify restive Tibetans within its borders.

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'Natural' Bug Repellents Don't Last: Report

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Natural may sound better, but when it comes to mosquito repellents, what you really want are some good chemicals, Consumer Reports finds.

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TSA Replaces Head of Security as Airport Lines Get Longer

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The appointment is part of a series of moves the TSA announced in an internal memo obtained by NBC News.

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Monday 23 May 2016

Egypt Aviation Minister: 'We Don't Have Much'

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Sherif Fathy told NBC's Bill Neely much work remained in the search for the missing EgyptAir plane, and warned against jumping to any conclusions

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TSA Replaces Head of Security as Airport Lines Lengthen

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The appointment is part of a series of moves the TSA announced in an internal memo obtained by NBC News.

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Sunday 22 May 2016

'Incredible' Rail Tunnel Will Be World's Longest, Deepest

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The world's longest and deepest railway tunnel opens Jun. 1 in the Swiss Alps, an engineering feat that will cut journey times across Europe.

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Saturday 21 May 2016

How TSA's Big 'Bet' on PreCheck Program Fell Short

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The TSA spent more than $1.5 million since 2014 to promote the expedited security screening program, but travelers didn't pay it much heed.

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Smoke Detected on Jet Before Crash: Investigators

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Smoke was detected in multiple places aboard EgyptAir MS804 before it crashed, France's air accident investigation agency BEA said.

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Friday 20 May 2016

CDC: 279 Pregnant Women With Zika in U.S.

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More than 270 pregnant women in the U.S. are also infected with the Zika virus, and are worrying about whether their babies will suffer birth defects.

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When it Comes to Fixing TSA Lines, Everyone's Got an Idea

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Whether it's bringing on extra workers or taking crowd control tips from Disney World, everyone's got an idea when it comes to dealing with TSA lines.

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EgyptAir Crash: Here's What Security Is Like at Airport

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French authorities have tightened security at Paris airports since last year's attacks in the city.

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Thursday 19 May 2016

How Missing EgyptAir Jet Could Affect U.S. Airport Security

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The possibility that the EgyptAir disappearance was an act of terrorism highlights vulnerabilities of flying within the U.S. amid frustrations over long TSA security lines.

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Trump on EgyptAir Jet: 'Plane Got Blown out of the Sky'

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GOP Presumptive Presidential nominee Donald Trump lashes out at Hillary Clinton, reminding the crowd of an incident that had happened overnight, where

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Egyptair Jet Crashed After Vanishing Off Radar: French Leader

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There were 56 passengers along with seven crew and three security personnel on board the flight from Paris to Cairo.

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Wednesday 18 May 2016

Egyptair Flight From Paris to Cairo Vanishes From Radar

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The airline said it had no further information about Flight MS804, a Boeing 737-800, which left Charles de Gaulle Airport at 5:09 a.m. Thursday.

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Planning a Zika-Free Trip? Europe's No Safe Bet

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Travelers planning a Zika-free trip this summer might want to take note: Europe's not entirely safe from the virus.

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Tuesday 17 May 2016

Passenger Jet Creates Beautiful Rare Rainbow

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This rare beautiful rainbow phenomenon was recently caught on camera, by a photographer who said he just looked up, and got the shot.The Weather Chann

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TSA Apologizes, Promises Hundreds of New Staffers at O'Hare

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"I won't apologize for doing our job well, but I do apologize to the people who found themselves stranded in Chicago," the TSA's administrator said.

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World's Largest Cruise Ship Completes Maiden Voyage

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After its maiden voyage from France, the Harmony of the Seas docked in the English port of Southampton Tuesday.

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O'Hare's Nightmare TSA Lines Could Play Out Nationally

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As the weather warms up, the lines are likely only going to get worse at airports nationwide.

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Monday 16 May 2016

Missed Flights, Long Lines at Chicago Airport Highlight TSA Problems

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American Airlines says 450 passengers missed their flights at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Sunday thanks to TSA security lines more than two hours long.

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TSA Frowns? Bring in the Clowns! (and Tiny Horses)

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Overloaded airports are getting creative in their attempts to keep passengers pacified.

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O'Hare Chaos: Travelers Sleep Over Due to Long TSA Lines

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The lines at Chicago's O'Hare Airport got so long over the weekend that some passengers missed their flights and cots were provided for them to sleep.

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Missing Cruise Ship Passenger: Search Suspended for Mom

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After three days of combing the sea, the Coast Guard has suspended its search for a missing cruise ship passenger who fell into the Gulf of Mexico.

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'Cappuccino' Climbers Destroy Everest: Icon's Son

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The son of a legendary Nepalese Mount Everest guide lashed out at the "circus" the climb has become, with some Sherpas risking their lives.

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Friday 13 May 2016

Members of Congress Blast TSA Over $90K Bonus for Official

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The embattled transportation agency was slammed by lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

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Members of Congress Blast TSA Over $90K Bonus for Official

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The embattled transportation agency was slammed by lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

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Thursday 12 May 2016

Phoenix Airport Screening 'Operational' After Huge Baggage Backup

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More than 3,000 pieces of luggage were left behind as their passengers departed after a server problem stopped an automated screening system.

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Travel Agency Cancels 'Attractive' Women Flight Tours

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Japanese travel agency HIS withdraws plan for personalized flight tours hosted by "attractive" women college students.

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Lawmakers to Airlines: Drop Baggage Fees to Shorten TSA Lines

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Two lawmakers have floated an idea for shortening the waits at airport security that summer travelers will love — drop baggage fees.

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Why Chinese Cops Now Patrol the Streets of Rome, Milan

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Chinese police are patrolling the streets of Rome and Milan this month as part of an experimental police exchange program between the two countries.

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Wednesday 11 May 2016

Here's What Zika Virus Infection Looks Like

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A raised red rash, bloodshot eyes and achy joints marked one man's bout with Zika.

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Tuesday 10 May 2016

Airlines Launch Social Media Campaign Against Long TSA Lines

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With the #iHateTheWait campaign, airlines are asking travelers to share photos of long security lines to highlight a growing problem that has led some airports to use private security.

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Airlines Launch Social Media Campaign Against Long TSA Lines

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With the #iHateTheWait campaign, airlines are asking travelers to share photos of long security lines to highlight a growing problem that has led some airports to use private security.

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Sunday 8 May 2016

Is This Luggage Really Worth $46,000?

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Rolls-Royce unveiled a new luggage collection that costs more than most entry-level cars.

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Saturday 7 May 2016

7 Tips to Travel to the Rio Olympics on a Budget

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Here are seven ways to take home the gold when it comes to savings.

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Friday 6 May 2016

Yellow Fever Kills 277, Infects 2,000+ in Angola: WHO

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There's a global shortage of vaccine to protect people against the virus, which is a close cousin of Zika but much more deadly.

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Thursday 5 May 2016

Severe Turbulence Triggers Prayers and Panic; 31 Hurt

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Frightening video shows severe turbulence on an Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi to Jakarta. The plane landed safely about 45 minutes later.

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Tuesday 3 May 2016

The U.S. Is Not Ready for Zika, Experts Agree

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Zika virus is going to start spreading in the U.S. and the country's not ready for it, experts said Tuesday.

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Sky-High Profits for Airlines, Lower Fares for Passengers

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Due mainly to rock-bottom jet fuel prices, the nation's airlines racked up record profits in 2015. Fortunately, there's good news for passengers, too.

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Monday 2 May 2016

U.S. Cruise Ship Docks in Havana for First Time in More Than 50 Years

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The cruise ship's historic voyage is the latest signal of closer ties being forged between the U.S. and Cuba amid a return to diplomatic relations.

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Never Lose Your Luggage Again With New Tracking Device

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Delta Airlines is rolling out new technology that allows you to track your bags through an app on your phone.

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EXCLUSIVE: Aboard the 1st U.S. Cruise to Cuba in 50 Years

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After more than five decades of chilly relations between the U.S. and Cuba, a cruise ship will finally set sail for the island nation once again.

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Sunday 1 May 2016

First Time Cruise Ship in 50 Years Sails From Miami to Cuba

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The Adonia was scheduled to arrive in Havana at 11 Monday morning.

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Zika Virus Birth Defects May Be 'Tip of the Iceberg'

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The explosion of birth defects linked to the Zika virus may be just the "tip of the iceberg," experts said Sunday. But they have some good news, too.

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