Packaged dead birds seized at Washington Dulles International Airport

Customs officials at Washington Dulles International Airport made a grisly discovery in late January when a package that a passenger described as cat food turned out to be dozens of dead birds.

Set sail with the gals aboard a 5-night ‘Golden Girls’ themed cruise

Set sail with your favorite golden gals on board a five-night cruise themed around the popular 1980s sitcom, “The Golden Girls.” 

Delta, American and United suspend flights to China amid coronavirus outbreak

Both Delta and American Airlines have cut all flights to China as the deadly new coronavirus spreads. United is suspending flights to three big cities but will continue flying to Hong Kong.

Man wearing gas mask on plane starts panic, has to be escorted off flight

The flight was delayed an hour, according to a passenger. Those on the plane became panicked and the man eventually had to be escorted off the plane. 

US State Department issues warning against traveling to China amid coronavirus outbreak

The United States State Department issued the highest travel advisory level on Thursday warning against traveling to China amid the coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 200 people so far. 

U.S. looks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes

Airlines might soon be able to turn away cats, rabbits and all animals other than dogs that passengers try to bring with them in the cabin.

CDC confirms first case of coronavirus in the US

Originating in Wuhan City, China, the CDC confirmed its first U.S. case has been detected in Washington state Tuesday. A man in his 30s was returning from traveling in China.

US to screen airline passengers from China for new illness

U.S. health officials will begin screening airline passengers arriving from central China for a new virus that has sickened dozens and killed two.

Boeing employees mocked FAA, discussed concealing 737 Max simulator issues in internal docs

A batch of emails and text messages show Boeing employees questioned the safety of the now-grounded 737 Max, called the aircraft a “joke” and talked about how they concealed problems from regulators.

Pflugerville Police release results of holiday season traffic enforcement initiative

The STEP initiative grants funds throughout the year. Pflugerville Police received $12,000 from the STEP grant last year and that money is now being invested in education and enforcement. 

Driver livestreams himself speeding, crashing

Police in Connecticut were able to provide a compelling reason for drivers to slow down and take care after a man in New London livestreamed himself speeding over Gold Star Memorial Bridge, before spinning out of control and crashing at an exit ramp.