Man arrested for gun at Newark-Liberty International

Police arrested a Florida man after he was stopped with a gun at a security checkpoint at Newark Liberty International Airport.

State Department issues 'do not travel' warnings to 8 countries amid omicron variant concerns

South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, Malawi, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana were all put under a level 4 “do not travel” advisory by the U.S. State Department on Saturday.

Century-old Wildwood boardwalk under major repair

One of the Jersey Shore's most popular boardwalks is undergoing repairs designed to better prepare it for summer crowds next year. has begun repairing several blocks of its century-old wooden walkway, as famous for the motorized tram cars that carry people up and down it as for the gigantic expanses of sand that stretch to the ocean. The first $4 million of what could eventually be a $30 million to $40 million project is being done solely with state funds included in this year's budget.

Bally's facade is rosy again; can the casino's future be, too?

A year after new owners took over Bally's casino in Atlantic City, a $100 million facelift is underway involving hotel rooms, the casino floor and more. Rhode Island-based Bally's Corporation bought the Boardwalk property last November.

FAA hits 8 passengers with huge fines over alcohol-fueled antics

The FAA is accusing eight passengers of unruly behavior involving alcohol and has levied more than $160,000 in fines on them.

Travelers emerge in time for Thanksgiving, face higher gas prices

Determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic, millions of Americans will be loading up their cars or piling onto planes to gather again with friends and family.

FAA proposes $160k in fines after 8 passenger incidents involving alcohol

The biggest single proposed fine, topping $40,000, involves a passenger who brought alcohol on the plane and drank it, smoked marijuana in the lavatory, and sexually assaulted a flight attendant.

Bulgaria bus crash: Dozen children among at least 45 dead

A bus carrying people home from a tourist trip crashed and caught fire in western Bulgaria early Tuesday, killing at least 45 people, authorities said.

NHTSA ramps up anti-DUI campaign ahead of busy holiday travel

In December 2019, 837 people lost their lives in crashes involving a drunk driver, data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed.

TSA: Vaccine mandate for federal workers won't impact holiday travel

The vaccine mandate requires millions of federal employees to have either at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or an approved exemption. TSA said 93% of its workforce is in compliance.

Is traveling safe during the pandemic this holiday season?

Traveling this holiday season can be safe if you're fully vaccinated for COVID-19. For those who haven't gotten their shots, officials advise delaying travel.

FBI: Beware of travel scams during the holidays

Last year, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received nearly 800,000 reports with more than $4 billion in losses.

Pauline Frommer on heavy holiday travel
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Pauline Frommer, the editorial director of Frommer's Guidebooks, says you should get to the airport extra early if you're traveling during the holidays. She says the busiest day at JFK Airport is expected to be Monday before Thanksgiving, which is unusual.

Bring this, don't bring that for Thanksgiving holiday travel, TSA says

The Transportation Security Authority and the Port Authority of NY and New Jersey say there are things you can, can't, and should bring with you when you travel by air this holiday season.

Thanksgiving 2021: TSA dishes on which foods can be checked, carried through security

While most Thanksgiving foods can be carried through airport security, the Transportation Security Administration says some items will need to be transported in checked baggage.

TSA preparing for Thanksgiving travel to hit pre-pandemic levels

Administrator David Pekoske said Wednesday he expects agency staffing to be sufficient for what's traditionally TSA's busiest travel period.

Trump selling DC hotel to for $375M; buyer plans to rebrand as Waldorf Astoria

Donald Trump’s opulent hotel near the White House that drew lobbyists and diplomats seeking favor with the ex-president, as well as criticism as a symbol of his ethics conflicts, is being sold to a Miami investment group, according to published reports citing anonymous sources.

United Airlines to resume hard liquor sales

United Airlines will expand its in-flight beverage menu to include hard liquor on select flights.