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More and More Travelers Are Spending the Entire Winter Away From Home
Travel habits are changing this winter, with travelers booking more one-way flights and longer trips because of the pandemic.
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Massive Cloud of Sahara Dust Could Impact Illinois as It Heads Toward US
A vast cloud of Sahara dust is heading toward the U.S. and could impact Illinois as it inches north. The dust is currently blanketing the Caribbean with a size and concentration that experts say hasn’t been seen in half a century. Air quality across most of the region fell to record “hazardous” levels and experts who nicknamed the event...
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Thursday Forecast
Alicia Roman has the latest forecast update for the Chicago area.
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Virus Fears Keep Hundreds of Cruise Passengers at Sea
Operators of a British cruise ship that was turned away from its destination due to fears of the new coronavirus say they’ve chartered planes to ferry passengers home — but don’t yet have permission to dock anywhere.
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Puerto Rico's Coffee Sector Is at Risk From Another Disaster — Droughts
Hector Muñoz owns a coffee farm in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, and hurricanes aren’t the only natural disasters he’s worried about. “If a drought comes it could be catastrophic,” he said. He has reason to be concerned. Powerful El Niños are expected over the next decade and they typically bring drought conditions. Adding to the challenge is the possible impact...
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ME Finds Jeffrey Epstein Died by Suicide
The NYC medical examiner’s office has determined Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide; he was found in his federal prison cell Saturday morning. Jonathan Dienst reports.
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JetBlue Apologizes After Fort Lauderdale Airport Employee Dresses as Homeless Person
JetBlue apologized after one of its employees at Fort-Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport dressed up as a homeless person from the Caribbean for Halloween.
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Grandfather Charged in Death of Toddler Who Fell Out Cruise Ship Window
The grandfather of a toddler who died after falling off a Royal Caribbean cruise ship docked in Puerto Rico in July has been charged with negligent manslaughter. San Juan Investigations Chamber judge Jimmy Sepúlveda ordered the arrest of Salvatore Anello Monday after prosecutors submitted evidence and said the 18-month-old girl fell when he raised her up to an open...
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Lawyer Blasts Charges in Toddler's Cruise Death
The grandfather of a toddler who died after falling off a Royal Caribbean cruise ship docked in Puerto Rico in July has been charged with negligent manslaughter.
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Johnny Bananas Embraces His Inner Artist
Johnny is inspired by the diversity and vibrancy of Curacao’s art scene, where painting and blue daiquiris are both works of art. After dabbling with the paint brush himself, he gets a lesson in mixology from the makers of Curacao Liqueur.
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Johnny Bananas Discovers A Whole New (Underwater) World
Johnny explores the island’s colorful capital Willemstad and takes a trip underwater on the Curasub; one of the world’s first mini sub-marines for tourists.
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Full Episode: Johnny Bananas Is On Island Time in Curacao
Never a dull moment as Johnny Bananas experiences the perfect Caribbean getaway in Curacao, an island known for its vibrant architecture, beautiful beaches, and flavorful liqueurs.
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Johnny Bananas Eats Aloe Vera, a Superfood
From desert to lush national parks, Johnny explores the diverse landscapes of Curacao.
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Johnny Bananas Soars Above Water in Curacao
Johnny visits seafood restaurant De Visserij, enjoys an evening of dancing at the island’s weekly event Punda Vibes and tries his hand at beach tennis and flyboarding.
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Judge Says She Couldn't Refuse Convicted Ex-Cop Amber Guyger a Hug
The judge who gave a hug and Bible to a former Dallas police officer after she was sentenced to 10 years in prison for killing her neighbor said Monday that she watched the woman change during her trial and wants her to live a purposeful life.
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Forgiveness, Anger After Ex-Dallas Cop Amber Guyger Sentenced to 10 Years in Killing of Neighbor Botham Jean
A white Dallas police officer who said she mistook a neighbor’s apartment for her own and fatally shot him in his living room was sentenced Wednesday to a decade in prison in a stunning courtroom scene that included the dead man’s brother and the black judge embracing the sobbing officer. People outside of the courtroom reacted angrily to the sentence...
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A Caribbean Retreat on the Island of Curacao
We’re on the Caribbean island of Curacao. Known for its crystal-clear water, beautiful landscape, diverse culture and unique colors of their capital city, Curacao is also home to beautiful residences. Perched high overlooking the sea to take full advantage of the trade winds, this spectacular property was built for seamless indoor-outdoor living and features one of the most unique pools...
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Explained: Abortion Rights in Mexico and Latin America
Mexican women on Saturday marched for abortion rights, highlighting increased efforts across Latin America to lift some of the world’s most restrictive abortion laws. Efforts to legalize abortion have emerged in the region as some societies become more liberal and the Roman Catholic Church loses sway amid clerical sex abuse cases. Mexico City, along with Cuba and Uruguay, are the...
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Dallas Cop Says She Wishes Neighbor Had Killed Her Instead
A Dallas police officer broke her silence Friday about the night she killed a young accountant who lived in the apartment right above hers, telling jurors that she has to live with the guilt every day and that she wished their roles were reversed. Amber Guyger tearfully told the packed courtroom at her murder trial that she was sorry for...