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FAA head Mike Whitaker says he will step down in January : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFederal Aviation Administration administrator Mike Whitaker speaks at a news conference at FAA headquarters in May 2024. When Whitaker took over in 2023, the agency had not had a Senate-confirmed …
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A meteor burns up in the sky over al-Abrak desert north of Kuwait City during the annual Geminid meteor shower early on Dec. 15, 2023. Yasser al-Zayyat/Getty Images hide caption …
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North Carolina GOP enacts a law eroding Democratic governor’s powers : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA protester holds a sign as the Republican-dominated North Carolina House convened to complete the override of Gov. Cooper’s veto, Dec. 11, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. Matt Kelley/AP hide caption …
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Mystery drones flying over New Jersey have residents and officials puzzled : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesResidents across New Jersey have been trying to decipher who has been flying mysterious unidentified drones over the state, with some taking to Facebook to share videos of sightings. Above, …
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Rhode Island opens nation's first state-sanctioned overdose prevention center
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe facility in Providence will allow people to use illegal drugs with medical supervision. Supporters say supervised-use prevents fatal overdoses and connects users to help.
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After The Onion was named the winning bidder for Alex Jones’ assets at a bankruptcy auction last month, the losing bidder tried to stop the sale, saying the process was …
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Ghost guns in the spotlight after UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA no guns allowed sign is posted at the 54th Street entrance to the New York Hilton Midtown Hotel in New York, where Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was …