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71 things to do in (and around) Washington, D.C. this weekend: October 2-4
If your weekend plans are still up in the air, D.C. is giving you plenty of reasons to get out and explore. October is kicking off with a perfect mix of high-culture openers and lively outdoor neighborhood gatherings.
What to know about the terrifying FlyDubai flight forced to land in Saudi Arabia
One pilot stabbed another and attempted to crash a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel, according to Israel's prime minister.
Netanyahu says a pilot on a FlyDubai flight stabbed another and apparently tried to crash the plane
A pilot stabbed another pilot and then apparently tried to crash the aircraft carrying dozens of Israelis on Wednesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. Passengers and crew staged a dramatic intervention to subdue the attacker, and the plane eventually made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
A commercial plane traveling from Dubai to Israel is diverted to Saudi Arabia after a distress call
A commercial plane traveling from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to Israel was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, briefly raising concerns about a possible hijacking and prompting Israel to scramble warplanes.
Duffy, Schmitt propose bill seeking over $30 billion for air traffic control overhaul
Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and GOP Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri are spearheading new funding legislation to advance air traffic control modernization with a $30 billion price tag.
Hurricane Polo could cause life-threatening flooding in Mexico’s Baja California
Residents of Mexico's Baja California boarded up homes and workers hauled dirt and rubble to shore up embankments as Hurricane Polo bore down on the peninsula Monday, threatening high winds, floods and mudslides. Meanwhile, Hurricane Nolo could still bring torrential rain to parts of Hawaii even as the storm edged away from the state.
High airfares could stick around even if jet fuel prices fall
Travelers could be stuck paying high airfares even if oil and jet fuel prices fall, major U.S. airlines and industry analysts say.
Oregon cafe scratches plan to build free coffee shop in Gaza
A nonprofit cafe in Portland, Oregon, says it won't build a free coffee shop in Gaza after all amid pushback from the community.
76 things to do in (and around) Washington, D.C. this weekend: September 25-27
Autumn in D.C. kicks off with a packed slate of premier cultural events across the region.
Some climb for faith, others for the views. This Chinese sacred mountain draws them all
A banknote clasped between her hands, Liu Haiyan prayed to the protector of the Wudang mountains. The range in central China has long been considered sacred in Taoism.
Medieval ‘deepfakes’: Church officials cited a fake imperial decree for centuries
Searching for truth amid falsified documents is not limited to our current era; a skeptical eye about sources' authenticity was just as important in the 15th century as it is today.
African American history museum undaunted amid pressure from Trump administration
Deeply impactful exhibits, ticketed galas and educational events are expected ways to celebrate a world-class museum. But at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, which marks the 10-year anniversary of its opening on Thursday, the singing of Stevie Wonder's "Happy Birthday" will give the event the flavor of a down-home family reunion.
‘Field of Screams’ marks 34 seasons of mastering the scare
After 34 seasons, "Field of Screams" keeps evolving with actor training, elaborate haunted attractions and new technology on its Pennsylvania farm.
Rome’s Colosseum closed for a day following worker’s death
The Colosseum in Rome was closed to visitors for the day Wednesday after a worker died on site Tuesday night.
Tourists seeking ‘dramatic’ photo rescued after being stranded by tide on Oregon beach
Tourists trying to take a photo were stranded for hours on Lost Boy Beach roughly 63 miles west of Portland, Oregon, and had to be rescued after the tide cut off their route back.
FAA faces electromagnetic spectrum security gaps, watchdog finds
The Federal Aviation Administration's protocols for screening certain cybersecurity risks are likely insufficient to properly respond to and prevent potential threats, according to a new report.