The top 10 most-visited US national parks and memorials

Nearly 312 million people visited national parks and memorials last year, up more than 5% over 2021. Despite the increase, the visitor counts still trail pre-pandemic levels.

Is turbulence happening more often?

Experts say climate change could be playing a part in the frequency of turbulence and could also make it more common on flights in the future.

China will reopen to tourists, resume issuing all visas Wednesday

China is one of the last major countries to reopen its borders to tourists during the pandemic. Previously, the country stuck to a harsh “zero-COVID" strategy involving lockdowns and daily COVID-19 testing.

Planning on traveling to Mexico? Here are ways to stay safe
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As spring break travel gets underway, U.S. authorities are warning against traveling to parts of Mexico after news came down that four Americans went missing in the country ? leaving two dead. If you must travel to Mexico, here are some ways authorities strongly recommend to stay safe.

Airline dashboard aims to help families with kids avoid junk fees
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It can cost travelers a pretty penny to buy an airline ticket, and that cost is even higher for those with a large family, and that does not even account for the possibility of paying more to sit next to young children within the family. Federal transportation officials say this is a reality many parents are already facing, and there is a new tool that aims to help these parents. Reporter Jackie Ibanez has more.

US sues to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines in $3.8B merger

The Biden administration is suing to block JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines, saying the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers.

2 missing Americans kidnapped in Mexico found dead and 2 alive, official says

Shortly after entering Mexico, the group was caught in the crossfire of rival cartel groups. A video showed them being loaded into the back of a pickup truck by gunmen.

4 Americans shot at, kidnapped in northern Mexico: FBI

Four U.S. citizens have been kidnapped after gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the northern Mexico border city of Matamoros, the FBI said.

Hayward couple sues tour boat company that left them stranded in the ocean

A Hayward couple says they were left stranded in the ocean while snorkeling on their honeymoon. It happened in Maui about 18 months ago, and now they’ve filed a $5 million lawsuit against the tour boat company.  

Construction to begin on bullet train connecting SoCal to Las Vegas

The Rancho Cucamonga station will connect to Metrolink’s regional rail network, which includes stations in Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, San Diego, and Ventura counties with Las Vegas over a 218-mile system.

FBI: Explosive found in bag at Pennsylvania airport, man arrested

A Pennsylvania man faces federal criminal charges after he checked in a suitcase with an explosive device hidden in the lining on a flight to Florida, authorities said Wednesday.