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Sara Smart, Sharif Paget, Pete Muntean and Raja Razek, CNN
FAA orders temporary grounding of 737 MAX 9 aircraft after fuselage plug on Alaska Airlines appears to blow off in flight
(CNN) — The Federal Aviation is ordering the grounding of the model of Boeing plane involved in the Alaska Airlines blowout incident. The FAA said the planes must be parked until emergency inspections are performed, which will “take around four to eight hours per aircraft.” The order impacts 171 Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets, the […]4 months ago
Sam Herrera
LISTEN: YouTuber who intentionally crashed plane for video heading to federal prison
Thirty-year-old YouTuber Trevor Jacob crashed his plane intentionally for clicks and was sentenced to six months in federal prison in December.4 months ago
MICHAEL R. SISAK, AP
NRA chief Wayne LaPierre says he’s resigning days before trial scrutinizing his leadership, spending
Wayne LaPierre, the executive vice president and chief executive officer, said his departure is effective Jan. 31.4 months ago
VALERIE GONZALEZ and STEPHEN GROVES
Speaker Johnson demands hard-line policies during a border visit
A congressional trip to Eagle Pass, Texas, follows demands for more hard-line immigration policies in exchange for Ukraine funding.4 months ago
Nicholas Riccardi and Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press
Police say 17-year-old killed a sixth grader and wounded five in Iowa school shooting
Multiple people were shot inside a Perry, Iowa high school early Thursday. The 17-year-old suspect, now dead, killed a sixth grader and wounded five others.4 months ago
HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press
Gypsy Rose Blanchard reflects on prison term for conspiring to kill her mother
Blanchard was paroled last week from a Missouri women's prison, 8 1/2 years after she persuaded her boyfriend to kill her abusive mother. .4 months ago
JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press
The Lancashire heeler is the newest breed in the American Kennel Club
The Lancashire heeler is the 201st breed recognized by the AKC. Heelers' history goes back centuries in the United Kingdom.4 months ago
Associated Press
Biden and Trump are poised for a potential rematch that could shake American politics
The results will have long-term implications on everything from the future of abortion rights and immigration policy to the role of the U.S. in the world.4 months ago
Kaanita Iyer, CNN
From gender-affirming care bans to minimum wage increases, these new laws take effect January
New laws taking effect in January 2024 include gender affirming care, abortion protections, increased minimum wage and student loans.4 months ago
Associated Press
What stores are open and closed for New Year’s Eve 2023? See hours for Walmart, Target, CVS and more
While a handful of major chains operate normally on the final day of the year, many others close up shop early.4 months ago
Peter Johnston
USPS deploying smarter, better and stronger collection boxes
United States Postal Service is deploying a new kind of collection box that will be better than the last and more theft-proof.4 months ago
Associated Press
Trump is blocked from the GOP primary ballot in two states. Can he still run for president?
Legal experts have cautioned that, if the Supreme Court doesn't clearly resolve the issue, it could lead to chaos in November — or in January 2025.4 months ago
ROBERT BUMSTED, Associated Press
2023’s problems and peeves are bid a symbolic farewell at pre-New Year’s Times Square event
People are hoping to shed their problems gather on Times Square for "Good Riddance Day," ahead of New Year's Day.4 months ago
HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH
Gypsy Rose Blanchard out of prison years after persuading boyfriend to kill her abusive mother
Blanchard's case sparked national interest after reports emerged that her mother, Clauddine Blanchard, forced her to pretend she had cancer and other serious illnesses.4 months ago
Associated Press
Israel expands offensive as Hamas warns only permanent ceasefire will free hostages
The Israeli-Hamas war has already driven around 85% of Gaza's 2.3 million people from their homes, leveling the northern part of the territory.4 months ago
By Brian Fung
Apple to restart watch sales after court blocks import ban
The announcement means Apple will be selling “the full Apple Watch lineup to customers in time for the new year," according to the company.4 months ago
BARBARA ORTUTAY and HALELUYA HADERO
Social media companies made $11 billion in US ad revenue from minors, Harvard study finds
The researchers say stronger regulations and greater transparency from tech companies could help alleviate harms to youth mental health.4 months ago
Marshall Cohen and Devan Cole, CNN
Colorado GOP asks US Supreme Court to overturn ruling disqualifying Trump from 2024 ballot
Colorado Republicans have asked the US Supreme Court to overturn a state Supreme Court ruling that removed Donald Trump from Colorado’s 2024 ballot.4 months ago
By Marshall Cohen, CNN
Michigan Supreme Court rejects ‘insurrectionist ban’ case and keeps Trump on 2024 primary ballot
The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump will remain on the 2024 ballot.4 months ago
Priscilla Alvarez, CNN
Blinken and Mayorkas to press Mexican counterparts as Biden faces increasing pressure
Homeland Security officials have discussed a range of ways Mexico can help drive down numbers at the US border.4 months ago
Katie Hunt, CNN
6 historical mysteries that scientists finally cracked in 2023 — and one they didn’t
Paleogenetics teases out astonishing secrets from DNA hidden in bones and dirt. Artificial intelligence decodes ancient texts written in forgotten scripts.4 months ago
Associated Press
Police video shows police knew Maine shooter was a threat. They also felt confronting him was unsafe
Military officials alerted police in September that Card had been hospitalized in July after exhibiting erratic behavior while training.4 months ago
Dan Heching and Cheri Mossburg,
Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery in lawsuit brought by former assistant
In a lawsuit filed by a former assistant, actor Vin Diesel is being accused of sexual battery and creating a hostile work environment.4 months ago
