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US working on new COVID-19 rules for international visitors

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US working on new COVID-19 rules for international visitors

Coronavirus

A dozen countries, territories added to CDC list to 'avoid travel' due to COVID-19

The CDC said those who must travel to these countries should be fully vaccinated first.
Nation World

US raises penalties for mask violations on planes, transit

Multiple offenders could face fines up to $3,000.
Money

No, airlines in the US didn’t introduce checked baggage fees as a result of 9/11

A viral tweet claiming baggage fees were introduced in response to 9/11 is false. Most airlines didn’t start charging for first and second checked bags until 2008.
Coronavirus

5 nations added to CDC list to 'avoid travel' due to COVID-19

The CDC is also recommending Americans get vaccinated before visiting two U.S. territories.
Nation World

EU takes US off safe travel list; backs travel restrictions

The EU also removed Israel, Kosovo, Lebanon, Montenegro and North Macedonia from the safe list.
Severe Weather

'Not a lot to worry about in Texas' for gas shortage, analyst says

Analysts are saying people do not need to run out and fill up their gas tanks.
Nation World

EXPLAINER: Is Hawaii's Kilauea volcano going to erupt again?

The volcano, which is among the world's most active, has behaved similarly in the past without any magma breaking the surface.
Coronavirus

Family says 77-year-old woman died after being hospitalized with COVID while on Carnival Cruise

In a statement, Carnival confirmed the death of a passenger, but said they don’t think she contracted COVID-19 while on board the Vista.
News

'A nightmare. I think I'm dreaming': North Texas Afghan describes horror stories out of Kabul as two local airlines prepare to send help

On Sunday, the Department of Defense activated the first phase of its Civil Reserve Air Fleet.
Nation World

FAA fines 34 more unruly airline passengers $531,000

The agency announced fines Thursday against 34 passengers, totaling more than $500,000.
Vaccine

Alaska Airlines considering worker vaccine mandate once FDA gives approval

Three airlines are requiring workers to be vaccinated or undergo regular testing. Alaska Airlines could join them.

Police: 40 bullets shot into Port Arthur home didn't target resident who escaped injury

COVID-19 Numbers: 575 new cases, 27 deaths reported Thursday in Southeast Texas

A brighter and drier forecast Friday in SE Texas

Mostly cloudy, a few showers Thursday in Southeast Texas

Southeast Texas's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Southeast Texas, Texas | 12NEWSNOW.com

US working on new COVID-19 rules for international visitors

A dozen countries, territories added to CDC list to 'avoid travel' due to COVID-19

US raises penalties for mask violations on planes, transit

No, airlines in the US didn’t introduce checked baggage fees as a result of 9/11

5 nations added to CDC list to 'avoid travel' due to COVID-19

EU takes US off safe travel list; backs travel restrictions

'Not a lot to worry about in Texas' for gas shortage, analyst says

EXPLAINER: Is Hawaii's Kilauea volcano going to erupt again?

Family says 77-year-old woman died after being hospitalized with COVID while on Carnival Cruise

'A nightmare. I think I'm dreaming': North Texas Afghan describes horror stories out of Kabul as two local airlines prepare to send help

FAA fines 34 more unruly airline passengers $531,000

Alaska Airlines considering worker vaccine mandate once FDA gives approval

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