'We were spinning pretty quick': Ruby Princess cruise ship crashes into San Francisco pier
The 113,561-ton Ruby Princess "made unexpected contact with the dock at Pier 27" at the port of San Francisco, Princess Cruises said. But the cruise line was still hoping to embark on another voyage with the same ship.
2023-07-07 20:51
The US is the world's biggest corn exporter - but for how long?
The US could soon lose its title as the world's biggest exporter of the crop, which could have global consequences.
2023-07-07 09:28
Who won the 2023 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest?
The 2023 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest triumphantly happened after reports came out that it would be canceled. Here's who won.Torrential downpours and flash flooding put the annual Fourth of July Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in jeopardy for several hours on Tuesday. The conte...
2023-07-05 02:23
The hazy history of Nathan's hot dog eating contest
The Fourth of July marks Independence Day in the US. It is also a big day for hot dog lovers.
2023-07-05 00:25
Diageo ends its 15-year partnership with Diddy following lawsuit
Spirits maker Diageo has cut ties with Sean "Diddy" Combs, ending a lucrative 15-year partnership that recently culminated in a racial discrimination lawsuit.
2023-06-28 01:56
An electric cruise ship with gigantic solar sails is set to launch in 2030
Hurtigruten Norway has unveiled a design for a battery-powered, zero-emission ship.
2023-06-07 18:23
Fire on small cruise ship in Alaska forces evacuation of 67 people, Coast Guard says
A fire on a small cruise ship in Alaska forced 67 people aboard to evacuate Monday, according to the US Coast Guard.
2023-06-06 09:58
Border protection officers bust man with $38 million worth of meth hidden in kale shipment
US Customs and Border Protection officers in California seized $38 million worth of crank -- a street name for methamphetamine -- concealed inside a kale shipment along the US-Mexico border, the agency announced.
2023-06-03 17:54
We came to Scotland to see the Loch Ness Monster
Floridian Linda Taylor is among a growing number of Americans who are choosing Scotland for their vacations.
2023-05-20 06:18
Joel Dahmen gives golf fan $100 to buy beers after hitting him with errant ball at PGA Championship
One golf fan has found an unusual way to bypass having to pay for beers at the PGA Championship this week -- take a Joel Dahmen tee shot to the leg.
2023-05-19 01:28
Emirates and Etihad are partnering. Will it mean a Mideast super airline?
Emirates and Etihad are the two powerhouse airlines of the United Arab Emirates. We look at what the two flag carriers' partnership means for passengers flying to the UAE -- and for the prospect of a new regional super airline.
2023-05-12 18:19