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The hotel glass problem: What hidden cameras actually caught, and why the chains changed their rules
The glass sits by the bathroom sink, upside down, spotless. It looks like it came out of a dishwasher. Whether it did is a question American television crews have been answering with hidden cameras for the better part of two decades, and the answers are consistent enough to have changed industry policy.
Delta flight out of L.A. detours to Las Vegas after pressurization problem
Delta Air Lines Flight 2311 out of Los Angeles had to divert to Las Vegas on its way to its Salt Lake City destination due to cabin pressure issues.
Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum opens a major Yayoi Kusama exhibition after her death last month
Yellow tentacles decorated with rhythmic patterns of dots swirl around a room, the patterns echoed on the floor and the walls. Reflections bounce off mirrors, blurring the boundaries of the space at Amsterdam 's Stedelijk Museum.
Ryanair CEO disputes report that an injured passenger was partly sucked out a shattered window
The CEO of Ryanair on Thursday disputed that a passenger injured during a flight on one of its planes in July was partly sucked out a broken window.
Lyft driver accused of preventing 2 women from leaving car following fare dispute
A Lyft driver operating in Prince William County, Virginia, is facing abduction charges after preventing two women from exiting his car during an argument over fares.
New 9/11 museum exhibit ‘In Their Honor’ focuses on grief-driven dedication and action
A multicolored phoenix welcomes visitors to a somber new exhibit in the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
Halloween Horror Nights 35 unleashes Ozzy Osbourne, Pinhead and killer clowns at Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 35 review explores Ozzy Osbourne, Stranger Things 5, Sinners, Hellraiser, killer clowns and tips for shorter lines.
Airlines scramble to dig out from British air traffic control tech problems that canceled 2K flights
Airlines scrambled Wednesday to dig out of the backlog triggered by technical problems experienced by the United Kingdom's air traffic control system that has forced the cancellation of more than 2,000 flights.
‘Painted City’: Ancient Rome’s largest fresco and mosaic opens near the Colosseum
Authorities on Tuesday unveiled what is believed to be the largest fresco and mosaic complex of ancient Rome, a 1st-century AD depiction of a maritime city in what became the largest bath complex in the world.
Eiffel Tower reopens after strike over limits on women staff during Hindu delegation visit
The Eiffel Tower reopened Tuesday, a day after one of the world's most-visited landmarks was closed by a strike to protest what a union official called "unacceptable" management instructions limiting the presence of women during a visit by a Hindu delegation on Saturday.
Federal investigators probe Amazon cargo jet’s fiery runway crash that killed 5 in Miami
Federal investigators examining why an Amazon cargo jet barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport and into vehicles, killing at least five people, are likely to focus on a crucial moment in the landing: whether the plane touched down too late to stop safely.
Indonesia keeps several airports closed though volcanic eruption is easing
Indonesia extended the closure of several airports and shifted schools to remote learning in affected areas on Monday even though a volcanic eruption that has halted nearly 3,000 flights and coated areas with ash was subsiding.
Grosvenor-Strathmore, Medical Center, Bethesda Metrorail stations to reopen on Labor Day
The Grosvenor-Strathmore, Medical Center and Bethesda Metrorail stations along the Red Line will reopen Monday following months of work that ended on time and within the budget.
American Airlines flight diverted to Baltimore due to disruptive passenger
An American Airlines flight was diverted Thursday to Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport because of a rowdy passenger who now faces charges in Maryland.
61 things to do in Washington, D.C. this weekend: September 4-6
Labor Day weekend marks a seasonal shift in the District, and Washington is leaning into the transition with an packed slate of live music, groundbreaking art, and outdoor traditions.
Workers’ strike at Kenya’s main international airport leaves passengers stranded
A workers' strike has slowed down air traffic at Kenya's main airport in Nairobi, leaving many travelers stranded after their flights were delayed or canceled.
Nepal-China flood survivors reach safe areas as families await news of nearly 3,000 missing
As rescue efforts in communities buried by catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal - China border entered their fourth day Saturday, authorities were still finding survivors and transporting them to safety.
Virginia hauls down Stonewall Jackson, 2 other Confederate statues from Richmond’s Capitol Square
Years into efforts to purge Richmond, Virginia - a former Confederate Capital - of memorials honoring the Confederacy, the Commonwealth of Virginia began removing three more Confederate memorials in the city on Friday.
Nashville’s airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor’s proposal
Nashville International Airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal announced Friday by Tennessee's governor.
About 90 Americans unaccounted for after catastrophic floods hit Nepal and Tibet
U.S. officials said about 90 U.S. citizens remained unaccounted for Thursday, a day after catastrophic flash floods engulfed a border area of China and Nepal, killing hundreds of people. A spiritual organization said that 22 Americans associated with it were unaccounted for.