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United States: Japanese tourist arrested in Waikiki after threatening relative

According to staradvertiser.com, “A Japanese tourist was arrested after she allegedly threatened a relative during an argument in their Waikiki hotel room. Police said the two women were vacationing here when the 36-year-old suspect got into an argument with a 38-year relative…The 36-year-old suspect from Shizuoka, Japan, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree terroristic threatening.” Read Article

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United States: U.K. tourist’s body found at bottom of Florida pond

According to www.wftv.com, “Orange County deputies said a body that was discovered in a pond near the Caribe Royale hotel Saturday morning is that of a missing tourist. Investigators said Simon Latham, 43, a British national who was visiting from South Korea, was last seen leaving a lounge at the Caribe Royale hotel on World […]

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U.S. Health Advisory: Cucumbers ignite salmonella outbreak, 73 people sick

According to foxnews.com, “An outbreak of Salmonella linked to cucumbers imported from Mexico has sickened 73 people in 18 states, according to an announcement today from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). People affected by the outbreak became ill between January and April of this year. So far, 14 patients have been hospitalized, […]

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United States: Tourist from California arrested for bomb threat at Grand Coulee Dam

As reported by grandcoulee.com, “A California woman arrested last Thursday who allegedly made a bomb threat while on a tour at Grand Coulee Dam, was booked into Okanogan County Jail and released the next day on her personal recognizance. Christina Frisvold, 33, was arrested by Coulee Dam police officer Michael Sullivan after she told him […]

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United States: Tourist from N.C. arrested for illegally carrying gun in New York

According to myfoxny.com, “Police say a man who placed a pistol under a cushion in the lobby of a New York City hotel has been arrested. Bobby Glen Jackson was arrested in Fayetteville, N.C. He’s set to be brought to New York next week to face charges of criminal possession of a weapon and reckless […]

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Puerto Rico: American tourist drowns while swimming at beach in San Juan

As reported by canada.com, “A U.S. tourist has drowned at a popular beach along Puerto Rico’s north coast. Police said Tuesday that 48-year-old Kenneth Taylor died while swimming at a beach in front of La Concha Hotel in the upscale neighbourhood of Condado in the capital of San Juan. He was visiting the U.S territory […]

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Bahamas: Dead body found ashore confirmed as American tourist from Florida

As covered by inquisitr.com, “A tourist who drowned in the Bahamas on Friday has been identified. Jeffrey Alan Bolton, a 47-year-old husband and father from Florida, was the victim of a swimming accident. The tourist was a resident of Palm Beach Gardens and co-founder of the Daszkal Bolton accounting firm. A company spokesperson confirmed today […]

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United States: Rainfall causing health & safety hazards for Grand Rapids, MI

According to fox17online.com, “The Kent County Health Department and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality issued a no-contact advisory for the Grand River until further notice. ‘Wastewater treatment facilities are doing their best to keep up with the excess capacity,” said Adam London, acting Health Officer for the Kent County Health Department. “The amount of […]

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U.S. officials warn tourists to avoid travel to Pakistan, risk of violence and terrorism

As covered by cotonou.usembassy.gov, “The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to defer all non- essential travel to Pakistan. This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning dated September 19, 2012, to remind U.S. citizens of ongoing security concerns in Pakistan…The presence of several foreign and indigenous terrorist groups poses a potential danger to U.S. citizens […]

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Kentucky: Alert, flooding in eastern areas of state April 17, 2013

Kentucky Emergency Management is closely monitoring flooding in several eastern Kentucky counties as a result of heavy rains that moved across the state last night. Strong thunderstorms capable of producing strong winds and heavy rains are forecast for much of the Commonwealth over the next few days. The Commonwealth Emergency Operations Center (CEOC), located in […]

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