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Discovery February 20

Workers stumble upon historic burial site and 'incredibly rare' find during sewer project

Workers installing a sewer line in the Scottish Highlands uncovered a 6th-century burial site along with Iron Age roundhouses that may date back as far as 3,000 years.

Avalanche February 20

6 mothers who 'cherished time together' among victims in avalanche near Lake Tahoe

Six of the eight victims in an avalanche in Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe have been identified as outdoor-loving mothers and seasoned skiers who regularly traveled together.

Las Vegas February 20

Woman charged with animal abandonment after leaving dog tied at JetBlue counter at Las Vegas airport

A woman was arrested at a Las Vegas airport after tying her dog to a baggage sizer at a JetBlue ticket counter and walking away, police said.

Travel February 19

Bullet discovered on commercial jet at major airport sparks security scare

A bullet found in a United Airlines overhead bin at Newark airport caused a scary security incident for passengers. The ammunition discovery caused a three-hour delay in departure.

Wisconsin February 19

College student dies in tragic ski accident at Wisconsin resort, marking second death within a month

College student Alexandra Blattner, 20, reportedly died in a ski accident at Granite Peak Resort in Wisconsin. The UW-Oshkosh sophomore studied nursing.

Crime February 19

Uber in hot seat after probe finds violent offenders were cleared to drive passengers: report

Uber reportedly plans stricter background checks after investigation reveals drivers with violent criminal convictions were approved to work in 22 states.

Travel February 19

Vacation hot spot may ban alcohol sales during key hours in sweeping new crackdown

The city of Split, Croatia, proposes an alcohol ban from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. to manage tourism and keep public order. Bars and clubs would be exempt from the nightlife restrictions.

Travel February 19

Casinos brace as Las Vegas tourism plunges 7.5% in sharpest annual visitor decline outside COVID pandemic

The Las Vegas airport had 55 million passengers last year, while tourism plunged 7.5% from the prior year to just 38.5 million visitors — marking a stark contrast in travel trends.

Disasters February 19

Photos capture devastation after Chile truck explosion kills at least 4, damages at least 50 vehicles

Images captured the aftermath of a truck explosion in Santiago, Chile on Thursday that killed four people, injured 17 and damaged at least 50 vehicles.

Venezuelan Political Crisis February 19

Top US military commander visits Venezuela, meets new leader following operation to capture Maduro

U.S. Southern Command leader makes visit to Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro's capture, meeting with interim leaders in Caracas to discuss security cooperation.

Travel February 19

Emergency scare rocks major cruise ship company as another voyage is canceled

A Celebrity Infinity cruise ship lost control in Greece, triggering an emergency rescue. Passengers described a chaotic scene, with no lights and no running water.