Health Officials Wary of Zika's Spread in Singapore

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Singapore, a city-state about two-thirds the size of Washington, D.C., has 82 confirmed cases of the viral infection spread by local mosquitoes.

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First Scheduled U.S.-Cuba Flight Takes off Today

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The first ever commercial passenger flight to Cuba from the United States is set to take off from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at 9:45 Wednesday morning,

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U.S. Commercial Flights to Cuba Resume After Decades

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JetBlue and U.S. Airlines are beginning direct, scheduled commercial flights from the United States to Cuba for the first time in more than 50 years.

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'Severe' Turbulence Sends 12 on United Jet to Hospital

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Flight 880 was traveling from Houston to London when it was diverted to Shannon, Ireland, on Wednesday.

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CDC Almost Out of Zika Money, Director Says

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The CDC is almost out of money to fight the Zika virus, the agency's director said just as Florida announced three fresh homegrown cases.

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Zika Damages Babies' Hearing, Study Finds

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The Zika virus not only causes severe brain damage but it causes hearing loss in some babies as well, Brazilian researchers reported Tuesday.

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Opinion: Head to Asbury Park for a Perfectly Gay Weekend

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NBC OUT contributor Rob Smith spent the weekend in Asbury Park, New Jersey, and has some tips for a perfectly gay weekend in the Jersey Shore neighborhood.

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Mosquitoes Can Infect Their Eggs With Zika

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The Aedes mosquitoes that spread Zika can infect their eggs with the virus, too, a new study finds.

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Zika Starts to Take Hold in Singapore

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Tiny Singapore says it has its own outbreak of Zika virus.

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Four Airlines Fined for Giving Bad Info to Travelers

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The Department of Transportation fined four airlines for providing inaccurate information to passengers about how much compensation they were due.

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FDA Suggests Testing All Donated Blood for Zika

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All blood donations should be tested for Zika virus, the Food and Drug Administration said Friday.

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No One Caught Zika at the Olympics, WHO Says

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No one appears to have caught Zika at the Olympics, the World Health Organization said Thursday.

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Meet the Man Running 59 Marathons in 2 Years

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Bill Sycalik quit his office job and decided to run 26 miles through all 59 U.S. National Parks over the next 18 months to two years.

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Zika Infection Lasted Months in Newborn: Report

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A Brazilian baby with brain damage caused by Zika virus stayed infected for more than two months after he was born, doctors reported Wednesday.

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Another New Zika Case Found in Florida

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Florida reported a new homegrown case of Zika virus Wednesday, this one in Palm Beach County.

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Heart-Pounding Hike Rewards With Angelic Views of Zion

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The five-mile round-trip route gets thousands of visitors from all over the world each year.

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Expect More U.S. Zika Virus Cases, Experts Say

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Zika virus has turned up in a new part of Florida, and experts say it's almost certainly not done spreading.

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New Zika Outbreak Found in Florida's St. Petersburg

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Florida's got a third outbreak of Zika virus, this one on the Gulf coast, state officials said Tuesday.

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Images Show Zika's Destruction of Babies' Brains

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Missing brain tissue. Deformed spinal cords. Folded skills. The images of Zika's brain destruction are horrifying.

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'Head Hammock' Promises You'll Finally Sleep on a Plane

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The company promises its pillow recreates how you sleep on a bed but in an upright position.

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Climate Scientists Get a Rare View of Alaska

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Each summer, scientists gathering climate data board a helicopter for rarely-seen remote locations in Alaska's northern national parks.

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Zika Destroyed Her Baby. She Doesn't Want It to Happen to You

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She never saw the mosquito that bit her and gave her Zika. And she had no way of knowing it would cost her a longed-for first pregnancy.

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For New Yorkers, This National Park Is a Subway Ride Away

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National Park Ranger Erin Schoppmeyer wants people to know 'there is nature in New York City.'

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Should I Worry About Zika? Your Questions Answered

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Zika has now caused two separate outbreaks in the Miami area, infecting tourists from Texas, New York and Taiwan. Americans are starting to worry.

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Man Dies From Zika Side-Effect in Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico reported its first death on Friday from a paralyzing condition that developed from a Zika infection.

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Zika Infects 5 in Miami Beach, Governor Says

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Florida health officials had earlier denied reports that Zika was spreading locally in Miami Beach.

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Is Zika Spreading in Miami Beach?

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Florida health officials declined to confirm reports Thursday that Zika has spread locally in Miami Beach.

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Chefs Prepare Gourmet Meals for Rio's Homeless

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Away from the Olympic Games, international chefs use donated food to prepare gourmet meals for those in need.

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U.S. Airlines Improve On-Time Performance in June

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An average of 78 percent of flights on major U.S. airlines arrived on time during the month of June, according to the Transportation Department.

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Lochte's Gunpoint Robbery Doesn't Rattle These Tourists

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The message from some tourists in Rio? It's not as bad as you might have heard.

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Midwest Couple Chases National Park Dream to Glacier

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John and Lynda Kasberg quit their jobs, traded their home for a recreational vehicle and headed west to live in the national parks.

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$560M Airport Terminal Floods Just Days After Opening

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The airport operator said it brought the flooding under control within an hour.

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America's Friendliest (and Least Friendly) Cities to Visit?

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Condé Nast Traveler has identified the top U.S. cities where you'll most likely hear a "Hi," "Hello," or "How's it goin'?"

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It's Not Too Late for a Summer Vacay - And It's Cheaper, Too!

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Summer is almost over, the kids are back from camp and school is just around the corner. But there's still time to squeeze in a vacay!

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The New Trend in Travel: The 'Pokemon Go' Vacation

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Want to capture more Pokemon? Consider booking yourself a vacay. Travel brands and tourist spots are flaunting the presence of the characters.

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'Godfather' Town's Government Axed Over Mafia Ties

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Corleone — a town perched on a hilltop in the idyllic Sicilian countryside — will now be run directly by Italy's Interior Ministry.

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Turbulence Sends 24 JetBlue Passengers to Hospital

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The airline said Flight 429 experienced bad weather while en route from Boston to Sacramento.

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Bridging the 'Divine and the Earth' at Yosemite

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Johnson's goals as a park ranger transcend his job description. He doesn't just want people to see nature, he wants them to build a lasting connection.

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Meet the Bronx-Born Ranger Inspiring Young Parkgoers

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Millie Jimenez, a park ranger for Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, introduces city kids like her younger self to the majestic mountain range.

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Why Some Travelers Should Reject Delta's $200 Apology

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Delta is offering $200 to passengers grounded by its global computer failure, but travel experts said some were entitled to three times that amount.

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Delta Outage Outrage: More Than 1,500 Flights Canceled

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Delta's computer problem left thousands of frustrated and stranded passengers Tuesday.

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Delta's Massive Outage Strands Thousands Worldwide

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A power outage at Delta's Atlanta headquarters caused a global computer failure that dragged on for six hours.

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More Pain in Store for Some Delta Travelers

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Delta says that it expects at least 100 flight cancellations and some 200 delays for morning departures as the airline recovers from a mass outage.

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More Pain in Store for Some Delta Travelers

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Delta says that it expects at least 100 flight cancellations and some 200 delays for morning departures as the airline recovers from a mass outage.

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Georgia Power Disputes 'Outage' Behind Delta's System Failure

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Georgia Power spokesman John Kraft said that a piece of electrical equipment "on their system" was to blame for the outage.

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What to Do if You're Flying Delta This Week

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If you've got a ticket to fly on Delta Air Lines today — or any time this week — here's hoping there's some wiggle room in your plans and some underst

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Delta System Outage Triggers Delays Worldwide

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Thousands of Delta passengers were experiencing delays early Monday due to a system-wide computer failure.

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Want to Get Through the Airport Faster? Try the DMV

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The TSA is stepping up its Precheck service, offering it at such unlikely places as the DMV, music concerts, and H&R Block tax offices.

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National Parks at 100: Yellowstone Time Capsule

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The iconic vistas of Yellowstone, America's first national park, have become synonymous with the definition of the American landscape.

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'It's My Backyard': Lifetimer Calls Yosemite Home

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Postmaster John Reynolds was born in Yosemite National Park and has no plans of leaving.

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Sleepless for Sea Turtles: Scientist's Devotion Pays Off

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Donna Shaver often sleeps on the job — so she can visit incubating sea turtle eggs throughout the night during hatching season.

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New Video Reveals Chaos Inside Burning Passenger Jet

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All 300 people aboard the Emirates flight survived the crash landing at Dubai International Airport, but a firefighter died battling the flames.

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Rocket Hits Van Carrying U.S. Tourists in Afghanistan

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A rocket hit a van carrying American tourists and others in western Afghanistan on Thursday, according to local officials. Six people were hurt in the attack.

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Is This the World's Worst Airline? It's Definitely Quirky

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Being the flag-carrier of a nation shunned by much of the West cannot be good for an airline's image.

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300 People Escape Burning Jet After Crash Landing

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The Emirates jet skidded along a runway at Dubai International Airport. One firefighter was killed.

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Sleepless for Sea Turtles: Scientist's Devotion Pays Off

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Donna Shaver often sleeps on the job — so she can visit incubating sea turtle eggs throughout the night during hatching season.

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Jetliner Burns on Runway After Airport 'Incident'

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"The fire began to spread rapidly and by the time the fire engines got there the entire top half of the plane was on fire," witness says.

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Jetliner Burns on Runway After Airport 'Incident'

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The entire top half of the plane was on fire, witness tells NBC News.

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Miami Hotels 'Open for Business' As Zika Cases Rise

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Miami hotels say they've seen no dips so far after Zika travel advisory by they're anxious about what happens next as the outbreak spreads.

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Balloon Pilot Had DWI Record But Was Sober, Friend Says

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An ex-girlfriend says pilot Skip Nichols put safety first.

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National Parks at 100: Yellowstone Time Capsule

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The iconic vistas of Yellowstone, America's first national park, have become synonymous with the definition of the American landscape.

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