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Coming soon to a sky near you: Electric planes and autonomous flight
Government agencies are eyeing advancements in air transportation over the next decade: electric planes and fully autonomous flight.
Jim Henson’s Creature Shop opens for tours. Here’s what’s inside the once-hidden puppet studio
Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world's most beloved children's characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity.
Yosemite visitors say park ‘feels like Disneyland’ amid surge
Yosemite National Park is grappling with a surge of visitors following the federal government's decision to scrap its advance reservation system -- and the crush of tourists has some comparing the park to a theme park.
Hong Kong proposes issuing 10,000 permits for drivers on ride-hailing apps like Uber
The Hong Kong government on Tuesday proposed issuing 10,000 new vehicle permits for drivers to work for online ride-hailing services like Uber, less than half the amount that industry representatives were hoping for.
Oil prices dip as markets anticipate potential U.S.-Iran peace deal
Oil prices nosedived Monday amid hopes of a deal to end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Travel industry worries after Trump administration reiterates threat to sanctuary city airports
The travel industry is on edge after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterated his threat to withdraw U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in so-called "sanctuary cities" in a move that could jeopardize international flights.
Person sent to trauma hospital after car collides with Baltimore light rail train
A person was hospitalized in Baltimore Friday night after a Maryland Transit Administration light rail train struck the car they were in.
The remains of 4 Italian divers killed in a Maldives cave dive have been repatriated
The remains of four Italian divers who died deep inside an underwater cave earlier this month while diving in the Maldives were repatriated early Saturday, a Maldivian government spokesperson said.
Americans exposed to hantavirus on ship enjoy some Nebraska hospitality while waiting in quarantine
The 18 American passengers who were exposed to hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship are getting a taste of Nebraska hospitality as they wait to find out how much longer they will have to remain in quarantine at the hospital in Omaha.
United passenger tries to open door mid-flight, plane diverts to Dulles
A United Airlines flight bound for Guatemala City was forced to make an unplanned landing at Washington Dulles International Airport on Thursday night after a passenger allegedly attempted to open a cabin door at cruising altitude and assaulted a fellow traveler, federal authorities said.
Reopening of LaGuardia runway with sinkhole delayed to Memorial Day weekend
Officials at New York City's LaGuardia Airport pushed back the reopening of a runway closed due to a sinkhole to Saturday as inspections and repairs continue.
Ballroom backlash: Trump’s gilded projects become flashpoint ahead of midterm elections
Democrats vying for a blue wave in November are campaigning on voter angst over President Trump's costly federal beautification projects that will spend billions while Americans struggle to afford groceries and gas.
Things to do in Washington, D.C. this Memorial Day weekend: May 22-25
It'll be a wet Memorial Day weekend in Washington, D.C., but there are still plenty of events on the calendar to enjoy, capped by the National Memorial Day Parade along Constitution Avenue on Monday.
New York City residents will get opportunity to purchase $50 World Cup tickets
Some lucky New York City residents will soon get a chance to snag cheap seats to this summer's high-priced World Cup.
NYC’s LaGuardia Airport runway affected by sinkhole expected to reopen midday
The runway at LaGuardia Airport in Queens where a sinkhole was discovered Wednesday is projected to reopen around noon Thursday.
Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans
As someone who is "not the best person with bugs and stuff," Stephanie Bernaba never imagined herself becoming an outdoorsy mom.
Gas prices on track for most expensive summer in years, GasBuddy warns
Americans heading to the pump this Memorial Day weekend will face the highest prices in years, with the national average forecast to hit $4.48 per gallon -- up $1.34 from the same holiday last year -- as the Strait of Hormuz closure continues to strangle global oil supplies.
Southwest Airlines bans taking human, animal robots on board
Southwest Airlines now bans passengers from bringing humanoid or animal-like robots on board.
Argentina’s windy outpost at the end of the world fears the hantavirus will chill tourism
Travelers hoping to catch a glimpse of Magellanic penguins and humpback whales have journeyed in greater numbers every year to Ushuaia, the main Antarctic cruise hub at the southernmost point of Argentina.
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.