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The world's oldest man says the secret to his longevity is luck, plus regular fish and chips

The world's oldest man says the secret to his long life is luck, moderation - and fish and chips every Friday.
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The world's oldest man says the secret to his longevity is luck, plus regular fish and chips

The world's oldest man says the secret to his long life is luck, moderation - and fish and chips every Friday.

Many eclipse visitors to northern New England pulled an all-nighter trying to leave

Thousands of visitors to northern New England communities in the path of the total solar eclipse were told to pack their patience for the trip. In some areas, they needed it for up to 12 hours after the event started, inching their way back home on packed int
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Many eclipse visitors to northern New England pulled an all-nighter trying to leave

Thousands of visitors to northern New England communities in the path of the total solar eclipse were told to pack their patience for the trip. In some areas, they needed it for up to 12 hours after the event started, inching their way back home on packed interstates and secondary roads.

Congress summons Boeing's CEO to testify on its jetliner safety following new whistleblower charges

A Senate subcommittee has summoned Boeing CEO David Calhoun to testify about the company's jetliners in an inquiry prompted by new safety-related charges from a whistleblower.
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Congress summons Boeing's CEO to testify on its jetliner safety following new whistleblower charges

A Senate subcommittee has summoned Boeing CEO David Calhoun to testify about the company's jetliners in an inquiry prompted by new safety-related charges from a whistleblower.

Delta Air Lines posts a narrow Q1 profit and says travel demand remains strong despite flight scares

Delta Air Lines eked out a narrow first-quarter profit and said Wednesday that demand for travel is strong heading into the summer-vacation season, with travelers seemingly unfazed by recent incidents in the industry that ranged from a panel blowing off a jet
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Delta Air Lines posts a narrow Q1 profit and says travel demand remains strong despite flight scares

Delta Air Lines eked out a narrow first-quarter profit and said Wednesday that demand for travel is strong heading into the summer-vacation season, with travelers seemingly unfazed by recent incidents in the industry that ranged from a panel blowing off a jetliner midflight flight to a tire falling off another plane during takeoff.

Airplane forced to return to airport after feces from broken toilet flows into cabin

A United Airlines flight to San Francisco from Germany was forced to return to Frankfurt Airport because of an overwhelming, foul odor coming from a malfunctioning toilet.
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Airplane forced to return to airport after feces from broken toilet flows into cabin

A United Airlines flight to San Francisco from Germany was forced to return to Frankfurt Airport because of an overwhelming, foul odor coming from a malfunctioning toilet.

After welcoming guests for 67 years, the Tropicana Las Vegas casino's final day has arrived

After welcoming guests for 67 years, the doors to the Las Vegas Strip's third-oldest casino will be chained shut at noon Tuesday and demolition is slated for October to make room for a $1.5 billion Major League Baseball stadium - part of the city's latest reb
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After welcoming guests for 67 years, the Tropicana Las Vegas casino's final day has arrived

After welcoming guests for 67 years, the doors to the Las Vegas Strip's third-oldest casino will be chained shut at noon Tuesday and demolition is slated for October to make room for a $1.5 billion Major League Baseball stadium - part of the city's latest rebrand as a hub for sports entertainment.

I-95 North shut down in Philadelphia after truck hits bridge

A stretch of a major interstate highway will be closed for several days after a tractor-trailer carrying an oversize load struck a railroad bridge in Philadelphia.
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I-95 North shut down in Philadelphia after truck hits bridge

A stretch of a major interstate highway will be closed for several days after a tractor-trailer carrying an oversize load struck a railroad bridge in Philadelphia.

As international travel grows, so does U.S. use of technology. A look at how it's used at airports

The Belgian family of four was on their fourth trip to the United States. They had been dreading the long line at passport control when they entered the country but had heard about a new app they could use to ease their way and decided to give it a shot. With
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As international travel grows, so does U.S. use of technology. A look at how it's used at airports

The Belgian family of four was on their fourth trip to the United States. They had been dreading the long line at passport control when they entered the country but had heard about a new app they could use to ease their way and decided to give it a shot. Within minutes, they had bypassed the long line at Washington Dulles International Airport and were waiting for their luggage.

Cruise ship carrying 1,500 passengers stuck in Spain port due to Bolivian passengers' visa problems

A cruise ship reportedly carrying 1,500 passengers was stuck Wednesday in the Spanish northeastern port of Barcelona due to the visa problems of a group of Bolivian passengers who were due to disembark there, officials said.
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Cruise ship carrying 1,500 passengers stuck in Spain port due to Bolivian passengers' visa problems

A cruise ship reportedly carrying 1,500 passengers was stuck Wednesday in the Spanish northeastern port of Barcelona due to the visa problems of a group of Bolivian passengers who were due to disembark there, officials said.

Planes collide and catch fire at Japan's busy Haneda Airport, killing 5. Hundreds evacuated safely

A passenger plane and a Japanese coast guard aircraft collided on the runway at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Tuesday and burst into flames, with five people on the smaller plane killed, officials said.
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Planes collide and catch fire at Japan's busy Haneda Airport, killing 5. Hundreds evacuated safely

A passenger plane and a Japanese coast guard aircraft collided on the runway at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Tuesday and burst into flames, with five people on the smaller plane killed, officials said.

Thai prime minister says visa-free policy for Chinese visitors to be made permanent in March

Thailand and China will soon implement visa-free entry for each other's citizens, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said Tuesday.
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Thai prime minister says visa-free policy for Chinese visitors to be made permanent in March

Thailand and China will soon implement visa-free entry for each other's citizens, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said Tuesday.

Finland and Sweden set this winter's cold records as temperature plummets below minus 40

Finland and Sweden recorded the coldest temperatures of the winter Tuesday as thermometers plummeted to minus 40 degrees Celsius (minus 40 Fahrenheit) as a result of a cold spell prevailing in the Nordic region.
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Finland and Sweden set this winter's cold records as temperature plummets below minus 40

Finland and Sweden recorded the coldest temperatures of the winter Tuesday as thermometers plummeted to minus 40 degrees Celsius (minus 40 Fahrenheit) as a result of a cold spell prevailing in the Nordic region.

Train derails and catches fire near San Francisco, causing minor injuries and service disruptions

Several people suffered minor injuries and service was disrupted when a commuter train derailed and caught fire on New Year's Day in the San Francisco Bay Area, officials said.
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Train derails and catches fire near San Francisco, causing minor injuries and service disruptions

Several people suffered minor injuries and service was disrupted when a commuter train derailed and caught fire on New Year's Day in the San Francisco Bay Area, officials said.

135th Rose Parade boasts floral floats, sunny skies as California tradition kicks off the new year

Floral floats, marching bands and equestrian units took to the streets under a sunny California sky as the 135th Rose Parade drew hundreds of thousands of spectators on New Year's Day.
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135th Rose Parade boasts floral floats, sunny skies as California tradition kicks off the new year

Floral floats, marching bands and equestrian units took to the streets under a sunny California sky as the 135th Rose Parade drew hundreds of thousands of spectators on New Year's Day.

Boeing wants airlines to investigate possible missing parts on 737 jet

After discovering a loose bolt on the rudder system of one of its 737 Max planes, Boeing is asking airlines to inspect their aircraft.
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Boeing wants airlines to investigate possible missing parts on 737 jet

After discovering a loose bolt on the rudder system of one of its 737 Max planes, Boeing is asking airlines to inspect their aircraft.

Maui's economy needs tourists. Can they visit without compounding wildfire trauma?

The restaurant where Katie Austin was a server burned in the wildfire that devastated Hawaii's historic town of Lahaina this summer.
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Maui's economy needs tourists. Can they visit without compounding wildfire trauma?

The restaurant where Katie Austin was a server burned in the wildfire that devastated Hawaii's historic town of Lahaina this summer.

Powerful Pacific storms bring threat of more dangerous surf to California

Bulldozers built giant sand berms Friday to protect beachfront homes in one of California's coastal cities hit hard this week by extraordinary waves generated by powerful swells from Pacific storms.
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Powerful Pacific storms bring threat of more dangerous surf to California

Bulldozers built giant sand berms Friday to protect beachfront homes in one of California's coastal cities hit hard this week by extraordinary waves generated by powerful swells from Pacific storms.

Venice is limiting tourist groups to 25 people to protect the popular lagoon city

The Italian city of Venice announced new limits Saturday on the size of tourist groups, the latest move to reduce the pressure of mass tourism on the famed canal city.
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Venice is limiting tourist groups to 25 people to protect the popular lagoon city

The Italian city of Venice announced new limits Saturday on the size of tourist groups, the latest move to reduce the pressure of mass tourism on the famed canal city.

Sydney and Auckland are the first major cities to ring in 2024 as war shadows celebrations elsewhere

Sydney and Auckland were among the world's first major cities to ring in 2024, with revelers cheering spectacular fireworks displays that lit up the skies over Sydney Harbor and New Zealand's tallest structure, Sky Tower.
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Sydney and Auckland are the first major cities to ring in 2024 as war shadows celebrations elsewhere

Sydney and Auckland were among the world's first major cities to ring in 2024, with revelers cheering spectacular fireworks displays that lit up the skies over Sydney Harbor and New Zealand's tallest structure, Sky Tower.

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