FBI warns of Mexican cartels targeting Americans in timeshare fraud schemes

The FBI is warning of a spike in scams targeting timeshare owners and that a large portion of these schemes are being perpetrated by Mexican drug cartels.

Missouri girl, 8, dies after SkyWest Airlines mid-flight medical emergency

An 8-year-old Missouri girl has died after suddenly becoming "ill and then unresponsive" during a SkyWest Airlines regional flight heading to Chicago, officials say. 

FBI warns of Mexican cartels targeting Americans in timeshare fraud schemes

The schemes entail criminals targeting part-time property owners, often older Americans, and convincing them to hand over large sums of cash under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

Coroner provides update on 8-year-old girl who died on Chicago-bound flight

The preliminary autopsy that was conducted on an 8-year-old girl who died after suffering a medical emergency on a Chicago-bound flight was deemed inconclusive.

Disney trips lead to debt for almost 50% of parents with young children, study finds

The trip of a lifetime to a Disney theme park has turned into a financial nightmare for many U.S. parents, especially those with young kids, according to a new study.

Best places for staycations this summer: Where does your town rank?

If you’re thinking about staying close to home for a summer vacation, these areas are considered ideal for fun and relaxation.

Airplane passengers endure 9-hour 'flight to nowhere'

Passengers and crew had traveled over 4,833 miles at the end of the nine-hour ordeal – and still no closer to their desired destination.

Lawsuit against new luxury airline for dogs dismissed

A lawsuit involving a new luxury airline designed for dogs has been settled just days after the company’s inaugural flight.

US gas prices are falling — here's why, states with the cheapest gas

Gas prices are falling across the U.S, AAA says. Here’s what states have the lowest average prices per gallon, and what’s expected this summer at the pump.

8 reasons cruises may be a better value for a 7-day vacation than land-based hotel stays

Four travel professionals weighed in on the value of cruises over land-based hotel stays for summer 2024 — including amenities and predictability of expenses. Here are eight things to know.

Airbnb renters-turned-squatters refuse to vacate property unless evicted: court docs

An Airbnb host in Durham, North Carolina, filed a complaint in court against renters-turned-squatters after they refused to vacate the property until they received an order of eviction, according to court documents.

Teton Pass, section of highway in Wyoming, collapses in mudslide

A large section of Teton Pass mountain highway in Wyoming collapsed in a mudslide, closing a main artery to Jackson Hole as summer tourism season starts.