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A look at some favorite travel photos from 2022

December 31, 2022 Todd DeFeo

From a visit to Fort Donelson National Battlefield to exploring Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness, here’s a look at some of my favorite travel photos from 2022.

Remarkable London exhibit explores the history of executions in England’s capital city

November 11, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The “Executions” exhibit at the Museum of London Docklands explores the history of capital punishment from London’s first recorded public execution in 1196 to its last in 1868.

Bob Dylan stuns in London concert

October 25, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Before heading to Bob Dylan’s final night of a four-night stand at the Palladium, a historic theater in the city’s Mayfair area, we decided to tour Royal Albert Hall.

A London photo gallery in honor of Queen Elizabeth II

September 8, 2022 Todd DeFeo

On the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, here are a few photos of London (and Windsor) from 2020, just before the world shut down for the COVID-19 pandemic.

U.S. considering mandating travelers from Britain prove negative COVID test

December 22, 2020 Voice of America

U.S. officials are considering a requirement for all travelers from Britain to offer proof they have tested negative for COVID-19.

Britain Imposes Tougher Coronavirus Lockdown Measures

December 19, 2020 Voice of America

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed new coronavirus lockdown measures in England Saturday, reversing initial plans to ease restrictions during the holiday season after a new strain of the coronavirus was detected in the country.

London on high alert for COVID-19

October 17, 2020 Voice of America

The British Health Ministry has declared London on COVID-19 High Alert, the second highest level on the government’s three-tiered alert scale, as coronavirus infections in the capital approach 100 per 100,000 people and have passed that mark in many districts.