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FAA certifies smallest Boeing 737 Max to fly, may be months before airlines schedule flights
Southwest and other airlines had wanted to begin offering service with the aircraft prior to the pandemic, but the certification faced years of delays resulting from fatal crashes of the Max 8 model, a redesign of the engine anti-icing system and other safety and manufacturing problems.
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Trump signs executive order creating Military Spouse Commission
Trump signed the order in a ceremony at the Oval Office, with Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt of Alabama in attendance.
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Two people have died from parasite linked to iceberg lettuce
There have been 11,234 cases reported in the latest outbreak as of Monday, Michigan health officials reported, and 193 people have been hospitalized with infections.
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Survey: Teachers not optimistic about the future of education
The 2025 Back to School Survey conducted by the CEA pulled answers from 1,000 teachers across all states, with a majority having taught for over 20 years. The survey showed teachers' concerns on topics such as mental health, distractions and student behavior.
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You Vote: In what city should the GOP hold its first ever midterm convention in 2026?
Both major political parties hold national conventions during presidential elections every four years, but do not hold midterm conventions, which would focus on congressional and statewide elections.
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Bernie Sanders labels Gaza War a 'genocide' for the first time
He further concurred with the sentiment of a UN-based commission, which found "there is an intent to destroy the Palestinians in Gaza through acts that meet the criteria set forth in the Genocide Convention.”
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Kristi Noem reveals final message to her from Charlie Kirk
Kirk was assassinated last Wednesday during an open-air event at Utah Valley University.
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2 million illegals out of the U.S. since Trump took office, DHS confirms
Trump has previously stated that there are between 20 and 22 million illegal aliens in the country, meaning his administration has completed roughly 10% of the job, thus far.
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Spirit Airlines flight warned to move away from Air Force One while flying over Long Island
"Pay attention. Get off the iPad," the controllers said to the Spirit pilots
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Democrat wins Minnesota special election to replace killed legislator
“I’ve seen Rep-elect Lee’s leadership up close while he was a Brooklyn Park City Councilmember and I have no doubt he’ll continue that leadership as a statehouse member,” DNC Chairman Ken Martin said
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Georgia GOP Secretary of State Raffensperger, figure in 2020 election vote count, runs for governor
"I’m a conservative Republican, and I’m prepared to make the tough decisions," Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said
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Former CDC leaders expected to criticize Kennedy in Senate testimonies on Wednesday: Report
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez is expected to testify in front of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) on Wednesday, where she is expected to talk about her firing that occurred late last month.
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Trump teases holding a Republican midterms convention next year
Republicans are hoping to retain control of both chambers and increase their narrow majorities. Republicans are leading the House 219-213 and the Senate 53-45. Two senators are also considered independents but vote with the Democrats.