California high-speed rail could run out of money by 2027, inspector general warns
A new report from Inspector General Benjamin Belnap warns that California's high-speed rail project faces a major funding shortfall by December 2027 alongside hidden costs and delays.
A new report from Inspector General Benjamin Belnap warns that California's high-speed rail project faces a major funding shortfall by December 2027 alongside hidden costs and delays.
Cruise fee doubles at vacation hot spot as passengers brace for even steeper hikes
Cruise passengers heading to Mexico are now paying a higher fee to visit some of the country's most popular destinations as the latest increase in a phased tax plan takes effect.
Cruise passengers heading to Mexico are now paying a higher fee to visit some of the country's most popular destinations as the latest increase in a phased tax plan takes effect.
Targeting gamers as air traffic controllers highly successful for DOT recruitment
A DOT strategy to target gamers as potential air traffic controllers has proven highly successful.
A DOT strategy to target gamers as potential air traffic controllers has proven highly successful.
Mountain getaway rocked by ‘latest chapter’ of deadly violence as officials avoid gang label in tourist town
Police in Asheville, North Carolina, say a downtown shooting that killed two people and wounded seven was a direct retaliatory act, though they have declined to call the violence gang-related in the Blue Ridge tourist town.
Police in Asheville, North Carolina, say a downtown shooting that killed two people and wounded seven was a direct retaliatory act, though they have declined to call the violence gang-related in the Blue Ridge tourist town.
Emergency return: 200 passengers evacuate Delta flight in Atlanta
An Orlando-bound Delta Air Lines flight was forced to turn back to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday morning after fumes were reported on the flight deck.
An Orlando-bound Delta Air Lines flight was forced to turn back to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday morning after fumes were reported on the flight deck.
Beachgoers warned after deadly 'flesh-eating' bacteria kills 5 in southern state
A potentially deadly "flesh-eating" bacteria has killed five people in Louisiana this year, a sharp rise from the state’s typical death toll.
A potentially deadly "flesh-eating" bacteria has killed five people in Louisiana this year, a sharp rise from the state’s typical death toll.
New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel collapse victims reach $106 million settlement
A judge approved a $106 million settlement that ends a yearslong legal battle over the deadly 2019 collapse of a Hard Rock Hotel that was under construction in New Orleans.
A judge approved a $106 million settlement that ends a yearslong legal battle over the deadly 2019 collapse of a Hard Rock Hotel that was under construction in New Orleans.
FAA orders inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets over potential cracking
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 737 Max aircraft over concerns about potential fuselage cracking.
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 737 Max aircraft over concerns about potential fuselage cracking.
Southwest launches 2 new non-stop Pacific Northwest routes from Long Beach
Southwest Airlines launched two new non-stop routes connecting Southern California to the Pacific Northwest.
Southwest Airlines launched two new non-stop routes connecting Southern California to the Pacific Northwest.
Georgia man accused of attacking children aboard Carnival cruise while intoxicated
A Georgia man is facing child abuse charges after authorities say he allegedly attacked two children aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship while intoxicated.
A Georgia man is facing child abuse charges after authorities say he allegedly attacked two children aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship while intoxicated.
ICE agents arresting immigrants at US airport gates; advocates issue domestic travel advisory
Plainclothes immigration agents are detaining travelers at domestic airport gates across the U.S., prompting legal advocates to urge immigrants with pending applications to consult an attorney before flying.
Plainclothes immigration agents are detaining travelers at domestic airport gates across the U.S., prompting legal advocates to urge immigrants with pending applications to consult an attorney before flying.
Armed robberies and sexual assaults cited in renewed US warning for island getaway
Americans heading to the Bahamas are being reminded to exercise increased caution after the U.S. State Department renewed its travel advisory for the island nation.
Americans heading to the Bahamas are being reminded to exercise increased caution after the U.S. State Department renewed its travel advisory for the island nation.
New York-bound Swiss flight diverted after headphone charging case fills cabin with smoke
A New York-bound Swiss International Air Lines flight diverted safely to Bangor, Maine, after smoke was detected in the cabin.
A New York-bound Swiss International Air Lines flight diverted safely to Bangor, Maine, after smoke was detected in the cabin.
America 250: State Department launches commemorative passports - How to get the 'Patriot Passport'
Here is how to apply to the get the commemorative "Patriot Passport" in honor of America 250.
Here is how to apply to the get the commemorative "Patriot Passport" in honor of America 250.
Mother of 4 dies after salmonella on Kenya mission trip: 'She loved others genuinely'
A Virginia mother of four who traveled to Kenya on a church-supported mission trip has died after contracting salmonella, according to her family.
A Virginia mother of four who traveled to Kenya on a church-supported mission trip has died after contracting salmonella, according to her family.
TSA officer sees alarming shapes on X-ray before stolen Civil War mystery unravels
A routine baggage screening at an Alabama airport sparked an explosive scare when TSA officers discovered stolen historical artifacts inside a passenger's bag.
A routine baggage screening at an Alabama airport sparked an explosive scare when TSA officers discovered stolen historical artifacts inside a passenger's bag.
Popular European destination declares: 'Not one tourist more'
A popular European tourist destination is escalating its fight against overtourism with plans to sharply increase taxes on short-stay cruise passengers and maintain strict limits on visitor growth.
A popular European tourist destination is escalating its fight against overtourism with plans to sharply increase taxes on short-stay cruise passengers and maintain strict limits on visitor growth.
405 Freeway closures in Sepulveda Pass resume July 24-27
Caltrans construction resumes Friday night through Monday morning on the 405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass, bringing major lane closures, ramp shut-downs, and detours.
Caltrans construction resumes Friday night through Monday morning on the 405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass, bringing major lane closures, ramp shut-downs, and detours.
Measles cases surging in California
California has confirmed 52 measles cases in 2026, doubling last year's pace.
California has confirmed 52 measles cases in 2026, doubling last year's pace.
ICE detains Southwest Airlines flight attendant at work
Supporters and labor organizations are rallying to raise awareness after ICE agents detained a Southwest Airlines flight attendant following a work flight. Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican national, was taken into custody on July 14 at Nashville International Airport.
Supporters and labor organizations are rallying to raise awareness after ICE agents detained a Southwest Airlines flight attendant following a work flight. Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican national, was taken into custody on July 14 at Nashville International Airport.