Senate passes bill improving air safety and service for travelers, a day before FAA law expires
The Senate has passed a $105 billion bill designed to improve air safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires
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Airman shot by deputy doted on little sister and aimed to buy mom a house, family says
The family of the U.S. Air Force airman shot and killed by a deputy in Florida says he was devoted to improving the lives of a younger sister, brother and his mom
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No sign of widespread lead exposure from Maui wildfires, Hawaii health officials say
Hawaii health officials say testing on west Maui residents shows no evidence of widespread lead exposure from last summer’s wildfires
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After Weinstein's case was overturned, New York considers strengthening sex crime prosecutions
New York lawmakers want to change the legal standard Harvey Weinstein used to get his rape conviction overturned, proposing a bill to strengthen sexual assault prosecutions after the disgraced movie mogul’s case was tossed
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2 climbers reported missing on California's Mount Whitney are found dead
Two climbers reported missing this week on California’s Mount Whitney have been found dead
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UN to vote on resolution that would grant Palestine new rights and revive its UN membership bid
The U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote Friday on a resolution that would grant Palestine new “rights and privileges” and call on the Security Council to favorably reconsider its request to become the 194th member of the United Nati...
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Seattle to open short-term recovery center for people after a fentanyl overdose
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell says the city will open a new space for people to recover and receive treatment for nearly 24 hours after they have overdosed on fentanyl or other drugs
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Pennsylvania to ban cell phone use while driving and require police to collect traffic stop data
Pennsylvania will join the majority of states that ban motorists from handling a cell phone for almost any purpose while driving as state lawmakers hope to reduce distracted driving accidents
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Prepare for another summer of air quality alerts, but less than 2023
Minnesotans can expect more air quality alerts than usual this summer, but probably won’t have to hide out from the wildfire haze as much as last year, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
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Man paralyzed after being hit with a Taser while running from police in Colorado sues officer
A man who says he was paralyzed after being hit with a Taser while running from police in Colorado has filed a federal lawsuit against one of the officers
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