August 14 Virginia Beach orders shops to ditch lewd merchandise at tourist hub Virginia Beach leaders push Oceanfront stores to remove ‘vulgar’ displays, saying that the 'vulgar' merchandise is tarnishing the area’s family-friendly image. (WAVY)
August 14 Significant resources deployed in Wyoming hunt for hiker who disappeared in 'unforgiving' Bighorn Mountains Significant resources were deployed during the search in Wyoming for Grant Gardner, a missing hiker who has not been heard from in more than two weeks.
August 14 2,000-year-old Jewish rebel coin, minted decades after Jesus, unearthed in Jerusalem Archaeologists recently uncovered a bronze coin inscribed 'For the Redemption of Zion' near Jerusalem's Temple Mount, created by Jewish rebels in the fourth year of their revolt against Rome.
August 13 Second inmate in three months escapes Seattle airport custody, caught on video without restraints A second inmate escaped custody at Seattle airport in three months after slipping restraints and fleeing near the light rail. Police urge anyone who spots the suspect to call 911.
August 13 FBI investigating midair brawl that forced Breeze Airways flight to divert Breeze Airways flight MX704 diverted to Grand Junction, Colorado after a fight broke out and a disruptive passenger broke free from restraints twice.
August 13 TSA launches new ‘Families on the Fly’ initiative to make air travel easier 91±¬ÁÏ correspondent Danamarie McNicholl discusses new TSA efforts to make air travel for families easier and more efficient on ‘America Reports.’
August 13 Missing American hiker found dead in remote mountains over a month after disappearing: Reports Authorities in Spain located a missing American hiker's body on Friday in a remote area located along the France border.
August 13 Las Vegas tourism officials blame tariffs for fewer visitors as others say magic’s gone Las Vegas tourism has been in decline as Canadian visitors drop more than 20% due to tariffs and international relations, say officials at the Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board meeting.
August 13 Taliban marks four years in power by luring young female influencers to boost tourism Taliban-run Afghanistan welcomes travelers with female tour guides leading groups as critics say tourism promotion masks ongoing human rights violations against women.
August 13 American teen pilot detained in Antarctica while raising money for cancer on solo trip Teenager Ethan Guo's record-breaking solo flight around the world was halted in Antarctica, where he faces charges for landing without authorization from Chilean officials.