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Flying toward hurricanes is their job, but when pilots Rebecca Waddington and Kristie Twining flew toward Hurricane Hector, they were making history.

Scorching temperatures across Europe have uncovered the continent's hidden past, from prehistoric tombs to World War II-era bombs.

The luxurious design plans for the interior of the Airlander 10 -- aka the 'Flying Bum' -- include glass floors, en suite cabins, and horizon-to-horizon views

About 150 miles southwest of Detroit, Michigan lies small-town Colon. Known as the "magic capital of the world", Colon's population hovers around 1,200 people -- certainly not sizeable enough to justify the existence of a ride-sharing service such as Uber.

Situated 1,600 kilometers off the coast of Tanzania, the Seychelles is famous for its awe-inspiring collection of tropical beaches, including Anse Source D'Argent, regularly named as one of the world's best beaches.

The magic of flight has fascinated us for well over a century.

The Space Needle, a defining landmark of Seattle's skyline since 1962, has been undergoing a $100 million renovation.

Anticipation builds as Joe and Francy Royer board the helicopter outside of Tordrillo Mountain Lodge, a luxury retreat about 60 miles west of Anchorage.

The world's pros recently fought it out at the U.S Open. They'll be quietly relieved they didn't play any of these brutish courses.

You may have heard the old reputation about food and drink in Dublin (and the rest of Ireland for that matter). The drink probably got the better end of the deal.

The newest member of the Monterey Bay Aquarium's penguin colony was born July 7, and the aquarium wants your help deciding on her name.

There's lots you can do to increase your chances of quickly getting off a plane in an emergency. It starts with wearing the right clothes. First tip: Keep your shoes on.

The Lockheed Martin LM-100J is a very big airplane. That didn't stop chief test pilot Wayne Roberts making it perform spectacular stunts at an airshow.

Death Valley National Park holds the new tentative world's record for hottest month anywhere on Earth in July. The monthly average was 108.1 degrees F.

Buying gemstones is complicated even in your home country, let alone on an international holiday. Here's a handy guide to buying gems to help get you started.

Matera's primitive cave homes were once a disgrace in Italy. Today, as photographer Federico Scarchilli's images show, the city is an extraordinarily beautiful destination.

Coastlines are one of the most alluring of our planet's geographical features.

One of Australia's largest hotel chains, Meriton Property Services, is fined $2.2 million for trying to prevent negative reviews on the TripAdvisor review website.

From the best cocktail bar to the best views, chef Missy Robbins of Lilia takes us to her favorite neighborhood spots in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

What began with a quick grab-and-go theft of a shark at the San Antonio Aquarium ended with the safe return of "Miss Helen" to her tank at the aquarium.