Rick Steves, author of "Travel As A Political Act," discusses why it's more important than ever for people to travel. This is the third edition of Steves' book.
Steves says some events in the last 18 months, namely Brexit and the election of Donald Trump, have made Americans anxious to travel. Steves says it's safer now than it's ever been and encourages people to get out of their comfort zones. In his opinion, the best souvenir from a trip is a broadened perspective.
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy died after he was shot in his patrol car Saturday evening by an unknown assailant, and an investigation is underway that the sheriff said will press all of the department’s resources into action.
Jann Wenner, who co-founded Rolling Stone magazine and also was a co-founder of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has been removed from the hall's board of directors after making comments that were seen as disparaging toward Black and female musicians. He apologized within hours.
Three British news organizations reported Saturday that comedian and social influencer Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and abuse based on allegations from four women who knew him over a seven-year period at the height of his fame.
