Ashley Judd finds cause in Congo

With a dozen humanitarian missions behind her, Ashley Judd has ventured to Africa to challenge the relationship between valuable minerals and unspeakable violence.

Hurricane worries Labor Day travelers

The menace of Hurricane Earl comes at a bad time for any of the vacation-starved Americans who are heading to parts of the East Coast this Labor Day weekend.

Transportation chaos hits Seoul as typhoon strikes

Typhoon Kompasu hit central South Korea Thursday morning, causing much of the metropolitan area's subway service to halt, toppling trees and resulting in widespread power outages along the west coast, Yonhap News Agency reported.

The inside scoop on Rome's gelato

Where do Romans go for a cup of gelato? A local food writer steers us beyond tourist favorites to six artisanal gelaterias churning out creative, all-natural flavors.

Amazing airline meals, if you splurge

Most air travelers have little to be happy about when it comes to airline food these days. But if you splurge on business or first class, the dining experience can be deluxe and luxurious, especially on international flights.

Sierra Leone tourists to build their own eco-resort

For many people, the name Sierra Leone still conjures up images of the country's decade-long civil war and subsequent war crimes trials.

Flight returns to San Francisco after engine problems

A Qantas Airlines flight bound for Sydney, Australia, from San Francisco, California, was forced to return to San Francisco early Tuesday after experiencing problems with one of the plane's engines, the airline said.

Labor Day travel savings tips

The end of summer is approaching fast and everyone wants to get out and enjoy those last few days in the sun.

Updated 'Fly Rights' guide released

The Department of Transportation's updated handbook for consumer air travelers outlines everything from choosing loyalty programs and making official complaints to the new three-hour tarmac delay limit.

Mexico City woos gay honeymooners

As more governments approve same-sex marriage laws, Mexico City officials are hoping to attract a growing part of the tourism market: gay honeymoons.

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