Fire forces brief shutdown of Newark airport
A fire at a building under construction at the Newark International Airport forced officials to shut down the airport for just over 30 minutes Monday afternoon.

• Berlin museum memorializes Jewish life
With so many places in Germany dedicated to remembering Jewish victims of the Holocaust, the director of Germany's new Jewish Museum says he hopes the new museum will stand as a memorial to Germany's living Jewish community.

• Tasty tequila's image gets a shot
When most people hear the word "tequila," they think of wild parties and nasty hangovers. But the image of this legendary drink is changing, and more people are drinking it than ever.

• Explore the world's most accessible active volcano
Nearly 19 years ago, a volcano on Hawaii's Big Island burst to life after years of silence. Kilauea has been on the move ever since.

• Mauritius: An exotic slice of paradise
Mauritius recalls the feeling of a newly discovered territory, a lush island destination unspoiled by hoards of vacation seekers, yet welcoming to the new visitor.

• Ease off the beach for some Hawaiian adventures
Hawaii may be best known for its beaches, but it has plenty of other wonders to explore when you're ready to ease your feet out of the sand.

• Hunting for World War II relics in the South Pacific
Now, Papua New Guinea -- PNG, for short -- in the southwestern Pacific is one of the top destinations in the world for wreck diving. About 5,000 aircraft were lost there during World War II, and divers have discovered a few dozen of them.

• Dance with the Papua New Guinea Wigmen
Deep in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea, the Wigmen are among the most famous symbols of the native Huli culture.