US launches a review of Mexican consulates that could lead to closures

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is conducting a review of the 53 Mexican consulates in the United States, a move that could lead some of them to be closed, a State Department official said Thursday. No reason was given for the review, which was earlier reported by CBS News, or what it would entail, but … Read more

Hoax calls prompt evacuations, closures at several US zoos

Hoax calls involving alleged bomb threats and even claims of active shooters have prompted evacuations and closures at several zoos around the U.S. in recent days, disrupting family plans and taxing public safety resources in some cities. No explosives or real dangers have been found in the latest string of what authorities are describing as … Read more

Bears chase, bite visitors at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, prompting closures

Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed to the public after visitors encountered aggressive bears in two areas over the weekend, the National Park Service said. In some cases, bears chased and bit people. Rangers responded to three incidents involving bears along Ramsey Cascades Trail, a popular hike to a waterfall, and … Read more

TSA warns shutdown might lead to airport closures

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