TOKYO/WASHINGTON >> The U.S. has invited officials from Japan, South Korea and Taiwan to Alaska to discuss projects including ...

Worries about the economy and government policies have many Americans dialing back their travel plans and taking a wait-and-see stance. But there could be a silver lining for last-minute vacations.

A passenger's attempt to open an emergency exit forced a Houston-bound plane to divert to Seattle, where police responded to the incident.