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Norovirus outbreak sickens 153 passengers, crew on Caribbean cruise ship

More than 150 people onboard a Princess Cruises ship became ill with norovirus during a Caribbean voyage this week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak occurred aboard the Star Princess during a voyage from March 7 to March 14, according to the CDC’s Vessel…

The states where Americans pay the most — and least — for electricity

Where Americans live can make a striking difference in what they pay to keep the lights on, with typical monthly electric bills in some states more than triple those in others. The latest figures from the U.S. Energy Information Administration put the national average residential electricity price at 17.24 cents…

Spring break flyers warned of massive TSA lines as shutdown drains airport staff

Spring break travelers heading to airports during the ongoing partial U.S. government shutdown should brace for potential delays, with experts warning security lines are already stretching for hours at some airports. Passengers across the country are reporting longer Transportation Security Administration (TSA) wait times, flight delays and crowded terminals —…