State Department overhauls passport process for flood of Americans returning to foreign travel
The State Department is beefing up its passport operation in response to soaring demand for U.S. passports.
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Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial set for family testimony
A neuropsychologist who treated the man suing Gwyneth Paltrow over a 2016 ski collision cast aspersions on the testimony of medical experts hired by the celebrity's legal team - and argued that, as his personal doctor, she was better suited to speak about 76-year-old Terry Sanderson's post-concussion symptoms.
No red carpet? French unrest impacts King Charles III's trip
Unrest in France is tarnishing the sheen of King Charles III's first overseas trip as U.K. monarch, with striking workers literally refusing to roll out a red carpet amid pension reform protests and calls for the visit to be canceled altogether.
Senate Democrats forced to delay vote on Biden's embattled FAA nominee
The Senate Commerce Committee delayed consideration of President Biden's pick to helm the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday amid criticism of the nominee's background.
Summer travel is likely to remain hot, so book early
Travel last summer was, in a word, wild.
700 new e-bikes coming to D.C. in part of Bowser's downtown push
Another 700 new electric bikes will be gracing Washington D.C. streets in the coming weeks as Mayor Muriel Bowser tries to coax residents downtown.
Congress' GOP pilots call on Biden to withdraw FAA nominee
More than a dozen congressional Republicans are demanding President Biden withdraw his nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration over a lack of "aviation experience."
Lawmakers sound the alarm over fentanyl-laced pills sold at Mexican pharmacies
Democratic lawmakers are pressing the State Department to issue a warning about fentanyl-laced pills sold by Mexican pharmacies to unsuspecting Americans who travel across the border looking for cheaper medication.
China to reopen to tourists, resume all visas Wednesday
China will reopen its borders to tourists and resume issuing all visas Wednesday as it tries to revive tourism and its economy following a three-year halt during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Norfolk Southern president vows help for derailment victims but hedges on new rail safety laws
Norfolk Southern Railway President Alan Shaw when testifying to a Senate panel on Thursday refused to commit to backing bipartisan legislation by Ohio's two senators that would impose new regulations on the rail industry, including new procedures for carrying hazardous materials.
Burrowing owl rescued after spending 2 weeks aboard cruise ship
A burrowing owl was rescued after spending two weeks aboard the world's second-largest cruise ship, Florida wildlife officials announced Tuesday.
Claims of new evidence about missing Malaysia Airlines flight prompt calls to renew search
Investigators and families of the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 are re-upping their calls for the government to continue searching for the plane that mysteriously disappeared nine years ago.
Biden administration to relax COVID testing rules for travelers from China
The Biden administration is preparing to relax COVID-19 testing restrictions for travelers from China as soon as Friday, according to two people familiar with the decision.
Caribbean sees jump in visitors since pandemic began
Tourists flocked to the Caribbean last year in numbers not seen since the pandemic began, with the Dutch Caribbean and U.S. territories like Puerto Rico surpassing even pre-pandemic visitor arrivals, officials said Tuesday.
