Delta, American and United suspend flights to China amid coronavirus outbreak

Both Delta and American Airlines have cut all flights to China as the deadly new coronavirus spreads. United is suspending flights to three big cities but will continue flying to Hong Kong.

U.S. tells Americans to avoid traveling to China due to coronavirus

The U.S. State Department issued a Do Not Travel advisory for all of China due to the outbreak connected to the coronavirus.

Cruise ship checked for coronavirus

Health authorities were screening passengers aboard a cruise ship after a passenger from Macao came down with flu-like symptoms.

U.S. looks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes

Airlines might soon be able to turn away cats, rabbits and all animals other than dogs that passengers try to bring with them in the cabin.

American among airlines canceling some China flights, cutting services due to coronavirus

American Airlines said Wednesday it will suspend flights between Los Angeles and both Shanghai and Beijing from Feb. 9 through Mar. 27. The airline cited "the significant decline in demand for travel to and from China."

Report: NY is America’s 19th-best state to drive in

A new study by financial advisory site WalletHub ranks New York as the 19th-best state to drive in, while Connecticut and New Jersey come in at number 40 and 43 out of 50, respectively.

Amtrak train hits work truck on tracks in Conn.

More than 60 people were aboard the train headed to Springfield, Massachusetts on Friday morning when it hit a truck on the tracks.

Prescott woman reported missing while vacationing in Belize

A Prescott woman has been reported missing while vacationing with her boyfriend on the northeastern coast of Central America.

City in China stops outbound flights, trains to fight virus

Health authorities urged people in Wuhan to avoid crowds and public gatherings, after warning that a new viral illness could spread further.

Human-to-human transmission confirmed in China coronavirus outbreak

Human-to-human transmission has been confirmed in an outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, raising fears it could spread quickly.

DEA seized a woman's bag of cash at an airport; it was her dad's life savings

Terry Rolin is a 79-year-old retired railroad engineer. For years, he squirreled away whatever extra cash he had. But rather than put it in a bank, he hid it in a box in his basement. Now it is gone. It wasn't stolen. The federal government took it all and intends to keep it. Here is why.

US to screen airline passengers from China for new illness

U.S. health officials will begin screening airline passengers arriving from central China for a new virus that has sickened dozens and killed two.

TSA apologizes to Native American woman 'humiliated' during security screening

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has apologized to a Native American woman who was recently “humiliated” by an agent’s offensive treatment while passing through a security screening at Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

Atlantic City 'going in wrong direction,' Hard Rock CEO says

Hard Rock CEO Jim Allen said the company is willing to be part of the solution in Atlantic City but is not encouraged by recent developments.

Relive your childhood in Cartoon Network’s first ever hotel which opened this week

Now is the chance for kids and adults alike to bring their animated fantasies to life at Cartoon Network’s first official hotel, which opened Friday, January 10th in Pennsylvania.

Beagle brigade on patrol at JFK International Airport
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Denny, a six-year-old beagle works for U.S. Customs and Border Protection at JFK International Airport?s baggage claim to help protect the U.S. from African Swine Fever and other threats.

Snowmobile tour group rescued from glacier in Iceland

Despite warnings of severe weather, a snowmobile tour group went out onto a glacier in Iceland and became stranded in a blizzard.