Columbus, OH

Halls once filled with laughter, pools with the sounds of glee, and theaters with their dazzling performers sit empty. Ships, once great mighty wanderers of the open ocean, are put to rest after their years of dedicated service. But unlike people, a sea vessel can't retire to a fun-filled private tropical island, so she is put to pasture a shell of her former self — in a cruise ship graveyard.

The Unexpected Destination Cruise Ships Go To When They 'Die'

Miami, FL

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A content creator from Miami, Florida, has been going on cruises since she was four years old — now having visited 55 different countries and making it her job.

Florida woman has traveled to 55 countries, says cruise ship vacations are the way to go

The cruise industry is growing too fast and needs to pay more tax to reflect its environmental impact, lobby group Transport & Environment says in a report.

‘Cruisezilla’ passenger ships have doubled in size since 2000, environmental group warns

The “MisinfoNation” series returns with a new chapter in Donie O’Sullivan’s investigation into the pervasive surge of misinformation targeting American elections. Tune into “The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper” on Sunday, August 11 at 8pm ET/PT.

Listen to what Trump supporter says will happen if he loses in November

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Nicknaming President Joe Biden “Sleepy Joe” doesn’t seem to be looking so good for Donald Trump now that he’s the old man in the race.A Morning Consult poll published Monday revealed that voters are suddenly viewing Trump as the decrepit candidate after Biden dropped his campaign. Americans are apparently far more likely to describe Vice President Kamala Harris as healthy, mentally fit, and a strong leader than the 78-year-old Republican presidential nominee.According to the poll, 71 percent of respondents agreed that Harris was “in good health,” while 52 percent said the same about Trump—6 percent fewer than believed the same...

Trump Just Got an Embarrassing Wake-Up Call From a Stunning New Poll

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

South Carolina State

Tropical storm Debby has caused flooding throughout the southeast, leading some South Carolina residents to find alligators swimming in their backyards.

Watch: Tropical storm Debby has alligators swimming in people’s backyards

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

All passengers and crew appear to have died in the crash, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said.

Passenger plane carrying 62 people crashes outside São Paulo, Brazil

Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

New York City, NY

Gone is the bullhorn. Instead, New York City emergency management officials have turned high-tech, using drones to warn residents about potential threatening weather.

New Yorkers are warned from the skies about impending danger from storms as city deploys drones

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

New body cam video from Trump shooting raises questions

A video that surfaced online appears to show a convoy of burnt-out Russian military trucks in the country’s southwestern Kursk region, the latest sign that Ukraine’s cross-border assault is probing more deeply into Russian territory and inflicting significant damage on Moscow’s troops.

Video shows bodies on burnt-out Russian trucks in Kursk region as Ukrainian cross-border assaults rage

Minnesota State

Steve Martin has finally weighed in on all the online speculation about whether he will play newly minted vice presidential candidate Tim Walz on “Saturday Night Live.”

Steve Martin says he declined to play Tim Walz on ‘SNL’ because he’s ‘not an impressionist’

A major ad industry group is shutting down, days after Elon Musk-owned X filed a lawsuit that claimed the group illegally conspired to boycott advertising on his platform.

Elon Musk’s X just sued a nonprofit advertising group out of existence

There are more than 700 islands in the Caribbean, many of which will offer you all the sun and sand you could ever dream of for your relaxing beach vacation. For Americans looking for an easy trip that provides island views without much risk of culture shock, your best bet might be Turks and Caicos. The most popular island there is Providenciales — but is it the perfect spot for your relaxing beach trip?

This Caribbean Island Is One Of The World's Most Spectacular Beach Destinations

We often don’t think about pelvic health until something goes wrong, like pain during intercourse. Our expert explains how to spot the signs of pelvic dysfunction.

You need to focus on your pelvic health. A doctor explains why

In a head-to-head comparison, drinks containing erythritol, a sweetener in stevia and keto products, raised the risk of blood clots while sugar water did not.

Zero calorie sweetener linked to blood clots and risk of heart disease, study finds

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