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United Airlines flights grounded nationwide because of technology problem
United Airlines flights on major routes were grounded Wednesday because of a technology issue, and additional flight delays ...
Czech zoo welcomes 4 rare Barbary lion cubs whose population is extinct in the wild
DVUR KRALOVE, Czech Republic (AP) — Four Barbary lion cubs were born recently in a Czech zoo, a vital contribution for a ...
Restoration of torn-down Confederate monument will cost $10 million over 2 years, military says
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Restoring a memorial to the Confederacy that was removed from Arlington National Cemetery at the ...
US is auctioning a seized $325M Russian yacht with 8 state rooms, a helipad, a gym and a spa
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is auctioning off the $325 million yacht Amadea, its first sale of a seized Russian ...
Fairfield National Little League wins thriller over New Jersey, advances to Metro Region final
Fairfield National Little League defeated New Jersey, 3-0, in extra innings on Wednesday to advance to the Metro Region final on Friday against New York. The winner of Friday’s game advances ...
Trump moves to shut down NASA missions that measure carbon dioxide and plant health
The Trump administration is moving to shut down two NASA missions that monitor a potent greenhouse gas and plant health, ...
Federal agents hid in back of rental truck at start of raid outside LA Home Depot
LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Border Patrol agents jumped out of the back of a rented box truck and made arrests Wednesday at a Los ...
FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr.’s reasons for cutting mRNA vaccine not supported by evidence
Although mRNA vaccines saved millions of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
After deep DOGE cuts, National Weather Service gets OK to fill up to 450 jobs
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will hire as many as 450 people to shore up the National Weather Service ...
FDA flags problems with two Boston Scientific heart devices tied to injuries and deaths
In a letter to physicians, the company noted that there is an increased risk of blockages in the bloodstream depending on the ...
Stuck astronaut Butch Wilmore retires from NASA less than 5 months after extended spaceflight
Wilmore, 62, had already retired from the Navy. Williams, 59, also a retired Navy captain, is still with NASA. She joined ...
Man accused of killing Israeli Embassy staffers indicted on federal hate crimes charges
WASHINGTON (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington outside a Jewish museum has been indicted on federal hate crimes charges, according to ...