Factbox-Which airports are affected by forced US flight reductions?
(Reuters) -The Federal Aviation Administration told airlines on Thursday to cut 4% of flights at 40 high-traffic airports starting Friday, according to a document seen by Reuters. The level then increases by two percentage points each on
Republican Rep Elise Stefanik to announce run for New York governor
NEW YORK (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik is expected to announce a run for New York governor Friday, according to two people familiar with her plans. The two people spoke with The Associated Press on
Trump administration seeks to negotiate with China on shipping as it pauses port fees
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration said on Thursday it would pursue negotiations with China over its dominance of shipbuilding and ocean logistics as it formalized plans for a one-year pause on U.S. port fees
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown arrested on attempted murder charge in Miami shooting
Former NFL star Antonio Brown has been arrested on an attempted murder charge stemming from a shooting after a celebrity boxing event in Miami, police confirmed Thursday. Brown, 37, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in
The Congressional Budget Office was hacked. It says it has implemented new security measures
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Congressional Budget Office on Thursday confirmed it had been hacked, potentially disclosing important government data to malicious actors. The small government office, with some 275 employees, provides objective, impartial analysis to support lawmakers
UPS plane crash investigation will probe maintenance history, NTSB says
By Allison Lampert (Reuters) -U.S. safety investigators said on Thursday they are probing the maintenance history of a UPS cargo plane that was in Texas for repairs weeks before crashing in flames in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday,
US DOJ said to be probing Washington Mayor Bowser over foreign trip, NYT reports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Justice Department is said to be probing Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser over a foreign trip, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing sources. The investigation into Bowser is being handled by
Dramatic videos show the UPS plane ablaze and crash in a massive fireball
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Videos from phones, cars and security cameras captured the tragic final moments of a UPS cargo plane as it caught fire and crashed in a massive explosion just outside Louisville’s airport, killing at
Illinois congressman forgoes reelection with eyebrow-raising move to place chief of staff on ballot
CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia confirmed Thursday that he won’t seek a fifth term, days after the Illinois Democrat backed a quiet effort to get his chief of staff to replace him on the
Musk could become history’s first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders approve giant pay package
NEW YORK (AP) — The world’s richest man was just handed a chance to become history’s first trillionaire. Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if