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Polar Bear Shot And Killed 'In An Act Of Self Defense,' Cruise Ship Company Says

A polar bear attacked and injured a polar bear guard who was leading tourists off a cruise ship on the Svalbard archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole. The polar bear was shot dead by another employee, the cruise company said. Gustav Busch Arntsen/AP hide caption

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Animals

Polar Bear Shot And Killed 'In An Act Of Self Defense,' Cruise Ship Company Says

A polar bear is dead after an encounter that left an arctic cruise ship guard injured on the northernmost island of Svalbard archipelago, a region between mainland Norway and the North Pole.

Saturday

In Warmer Climate, A Luxury Cruise Sets Sail Through Northwest Passage

The Crystal Serenity, pictured here in Seward, Alaska, is the largest cruise ship to traverse the Northwest Passage, traveling from Alaska to New York City. Rachel Waldholz/Alaska Public Radio hide caption

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Environment

In Warmer Climate, A Luxury Cruise Sets Sail Through Northwest Passage

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Climate change is opening up the Arctic to luxury cruises, including an Alaska-to-New York voyage. The vacation destination takes advantage of warming oceans but raises safety and ethical concerns.

In Warmer Climate, A Luxury Cruise Sets Sail Through Northwest Passage

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Thursday

1-Pound Baby Born Early Aboard Cruise Ship Survives

In this Sept. 11 photo provided by Emily Morgan, Chase Morgan holds his son Haiden's hand at the Miami Children's Hospital. Emily Morgan, who unexpectedly gave birth on a cruise ship months before her due date, says she wrapped towels around her boy and, with the help of medical staff, managed to keep him alive until the ship reached port. Emily Morgan/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

1-Pound Baby Born Early Aboard Cruise Ship Survives

Emily Morgan and her husband, Chase, wrapped their three-months premature baby in towels to keep him warm and alive until the ship reached Puerto Rico. They got him to a hospital just in time.