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Moscow asks for direct flights to resume between Russia and the US
CNN — Russian negotiators have asked their American counterparts to consider reopening US airspace to Russian aircraft and to restore direct flights between the two countries, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Cruise ship rescues 11 people adrift between Cuba and Mexico
CNN — The cruise ship Brilliance of the Seas rescued 11 people adrift in the Gulf of Mexico between Cuba and Mexico on Wednesday, according to VACAYA, an LGBT+ vacation company that…
Tipsy tourist fined $520 after diving into Rome’s Trevi Fountain
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Pakistan’s shiny new Balochistan airport is just missing one thing: passengers
Gwadar, Pakistan AP — With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. Entirely financed by China to the tune of $240 million,…
Why there’s an upside-down American flag hanging in Yosemite National Park
CNN — February is one of the busiest times of the year at Yosemite National Park thanks to “firefall,” a natural phenomenon that causes a glowing ribbon of water to look like…
New, faster train routes connecting Britain to France and Germany might be on their way
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France’s Bayeux Tapestry to close to public for two years
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SS United States finally leaves Philadelphia to begin its last chapter
CNN — After months of multiple delays, the SS United States finally left its longtime home of Philadelphia just before 1 p.m. ET Wednesday. The storied ocean liner’s next stop is Mobile,…
This man quit his corporate job to travel the world photographing dogs. He says he’s happier than ever
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