Hotelier and philanthropist Barron Hilton died on Thursday of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles. He was 91.
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Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport reopens: Rains prompt 650+ canceled flights
The Houston airport reopened after a full-ground stop Thursday morning, but it’s trying to catch up after hundreds of cancellations and delays.
Passengers panic as Delta flight plunges nearly 30,000 feet in under 8 minutes
Delta flight 2353 dropped from nearly 39,000 feet to under 10,000 feet in minutes. The plane, bound for Fort Lauderdale, diverted to Tampa.
Former SkyWest pilot sues South Dakota cops who administered his failed breathalyzer test
A former SkyWest pilot sued the police who handled his blood alcohol tests, saying he’s been unable to find work since 2016 despite not being charged.
Hurricane Dorian hits Outer Banks: How mid-Atlantic tourist spots are being affected
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Hurricane Dorian vs. East Coast: How popular destinations from Florida to Maryland are faring
A preliminary look at how Hurricane Dorian is affecting popular East Coast destinations, from Florida to Maryland.
Hurricane Dorian vs. the Bahamas: How these popular destinations fared against the storm
Paradise Island and private cays owned by cruise lines escaped relatively unscathed, but hotels and airports on Grand Bahama and the Abacos are closed.
California dive-boat fire highlights need for more than one exit from sleeping quarters
The only stairs leading above deck on the dive boat Conception went past the galley. If the fire started there, passengers may have been trapped.
Hurricane Dorian travel guide: What to know if you’re flying or cruising Labor Day weekend
With Hurricane Dorian expected to make landfall Monday, airlines are waiving change fees and cruise lines are moving ships out of its path.
Family-friendly airlines: Emirates, Qatar, British Airways, Lufthansa lead top 20 rankings
Planning a long-haul flight with little ones? See which airlines are most welcoming to families before you book.