With her son holding her elbow, Colleen Arvin walked up her driveway to what was left of her house for 40 years.More >>
The tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb this week may have created $2 billion or more in damage as it tore through as many as 13,000 homes, multiple schools and a hospital, officials said Wednesday as they gave the...More >>
NEWTON FALLS, Ohio - Congressman Tim Ryan is making headway in putting pressure on the Brazilian government to extradite the accused murderer of a Newton Falls veteran. Ryan's amendment to cut off fundingMore >>
NEWTON FALLS, Ohio - Congressman Tim Ryan is making headway in putting pressure on the Brazilian government to extradite the accused murderer of a Newton Falls veteran. More >>
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A proposal to extend Ohio's moratorium on new storefront sweepstakes parlors and to impose a new reporting requirement is nearly law. The Ohio House approved the measure 76-14 onMore >>
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A proposal to extend Ohio's moratorium on new storefront sweepstakes parlors and to impose a new reporting requirement is nearly law.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:01 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:01:45 GMT
BOARDMAN, Ohio - Thousands in counterfeit bills are turning up inside a few Boardman Township cash registers. Township Police tell 21 News that detectives are working with the secret service to findMore >>
BOARDMAN, Ohio - Thousands in counterfeit bills are turning up inside a few Boardman Township cash registers. Township Police tell 21 News that detectives are working with the secret service to findMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:01 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:01:38 GMT
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Former Penn State President Graham Spanier is asking a county judge to throw out criminal charges accusing him of helping to cover up abuse allegations against former assistant footballMore >>
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Former Penn State President Graham Spanier is asking a county judge to throw out criminal charges accusing him of helping to cover up abuse allegations against former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.More >>
An Oklahoma man who grandson was killed when a tornado struck his school says the 8-year-old loved soccer and had a huge smile.More >>
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Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:55:05 GMT
LORETTO, Pa. (AP) - The Pennsylvania Game Commission and The Humane Society of the United States are offering more than $5,000 for information on whoever fatally shot a bald eagle in western PennsylvaniaMore >>
LORETTO, Pa. (AP) - The Pennsylvania Game Commission and The Humane Society of the United States are offering more than $5,000 for information on whoever fatally shot a bald eagle in western Pennsylvania earlier this month.More >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Police are looking for a suspect who may be armed and dangerous after a shooting leaves one dead and one injured in Youngstown.More >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Youngstown police have arrested the man they believe is responsible for a shooting that killed a woman while she held an infant on the city's north side Tuesday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:46 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:46:28 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Seven educators from the Catholic schools of the diocese of Youngstown were awarded a Golden Apple for their contribution as teachers. The awards were handed out at the Youngstown CountryMore >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Seven educators from the Catholic schools of the diocese of Youngstown were awarded a Golden Apple for their contribution as teachers. The awards were handed out at the Youngstown CountryMore >>
LORDSTOWN, Ohio - A suspect is now in the Trumbull County jail after literally being caught red-handed for robbery. Stanley Helman, 37, was caught by police exiting a home carrying a flat screen television.More >>
LORDSTOWN, Ohio - A suspect is now in the Trumbull County jail after literally being caught red-handed for robbery. Stanley Helman, 37, was caught by police exiting a home carrying a flat screen television.More >>
When traveling abroad, one must remember Dorothy’s famous words that you’re not in Kansas anymore. There are many dangers that one can face in a new and different environment and the best way to protect yourself is to be well aware of possible dangers before you depart. Here are a few tips to ensure a safe and pleasant trip.
Read up on what The State Department has to say. The State Department does an excellent job of watching out for our safety and protecting us in our travels by providing Travel Warnings. (advising Americans to avoid certain countries), Public Announcements (postings of significant risks to the security of American travelers) and Consular Information Sheets for every country in the world. Be sure to check in when planning your trip, and before you leave.
Remember that you are a guest in a different country. Do your best to blend in with the locals by taking note of their dress and behavior. Buy or borrow a book from the library that teaches you about the local customs and beliefs.
Try to stay in areas where there are lots of people and avoid wandering around new places where there is the possibility of getting lost or disoriented.
Feel free to make friends with locals, but remember that they are still strangers and you do not know them. Be cautious of information that you share - especially about where you are staying.
Make a copy of your passport and locate the U.S. Embassy in the country you will be visiting before you leave. Should you encounter any danger, the U.S. Embassy is there to help and protect you. Having proper proof of identity will help ensure a safe and speedy return home.
Map out a sight-seeing route before you leave the hotel. This will minimize your chances of getting lost. It is also a good idea to ask for a contact card at your hotel so that you can return or contact them in case you do get lost.
Learn enough of the language to communicate. Not only will you be glad you did when it comes time to request assistance, but locals will respond warmly to you when they see that you are making an attempt to speak their language. Nothing goes over worse with strangers than to assume the whole world speaks ones own language.
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