Hip waders on: Venice braces for another exceptional tide
(WorldNews Europe)

VENICE, Italy - Venetians braced Sunday for the prospect of another exceptional tide in a season that is setting records. City officials shut down St. Mark´s Square, removing elevated walkways and turning back curious onlookers. Tourists with scheduled departures rushed to grab the last water taxis to get to the mainland Sunday before service was interrupted in anticipation of the high tide. Officials are forecasting a 1.6-meter (5 foot, 2 inch)...