1.44 million Canadians flock to Florida during 2023's first quarter, tourism officials say

Travel to Florida from Canada has nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels, but visa issues continue to complicate the state’s efforts to draw overseas visitors, according to tourism officials.

Pope Francis undergoes intestinal surgery, will remain at hospital for several days

Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital Wednesday to repair a hernia in his intestine, the latest malady to befall the 86-year-old pontiff who had part of his colon removed two years ago.

Haiti rocked by 4.9 magnitude earthquake leaving at least 4 dead, dozens injured

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.9 struck southern Haiti early Tuesday, killing at least four people and injuring 36 others, authorities said.

43 WWII veterans honored with free trip to Normandy for D-Day anniversary

This trip of a lifetime is underway for these heroic American veterans, who received quite an emotional send-off at the Atlanta airport.

Gas prices could spike after Saudi Arabia oil production cut

According to AAA, drivers are currently paying an average of $3.55 for a gallon of regular gasoline. That is more than $1 lower than a year ago.

What is 'chroming'? The deadly social media trend on TikTok

Several people have lost their lives due to “chroming," but yet it is becoming more popular on social media.

Teenage girl charged with killing 19 in school dorm fire after cellphone confiscated: report

A 15-year-old schoolgirl from Guyana was charged as an adult Monday in the murder of 19 people after police accused her of purposefully setting fire to a school dormitory in retaliation for her cellphone being confiscated.

Natalee Holloway suspect Joran van der Sloot beaten in prison, lawyer says, and requests better security

Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of American teen Natalee Holloway, was beaten in a Peruvian prison over the weekend, according to his lawyer, who is requesting better security for his client.

Cruise ship Carnival Sunshine pounded by large waves during coastal storm near Charleston, South Carolina

Passengers aboard the cruise ship Carnival Sunshine were left distressed as large waves churned up by a powerful storm off the Southeast coast pounded the vessel, delaying its return from the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend.

Italy tourist boat capsizes in storm, leaving 4 dead

A tourist boat capsized in a storm on Italy’s Lago Maggiore in the northern Lombardy region on Sunday.

Shark bites leg off American tourist in Turks and Caicos: report

An American tourist has lost her leg after being bitten by a shark while vacationing in Turks and Caicos, police say.