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Air Canada flight diverted to Boston’s Logan Airport due to “incapacitated” captain

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An Air Canada flight out of Newark, New Jersey, was forced to divert and land at Boston’s Logan Airport after the captain became “incapacitated” and a co-pilot had to take over. Air Canada Flight 7664 was flying to Halifax, Canada with 61 customers on board.  “During the flight, the captain experienced a medical issue and … Read more

Los Angeles warehouse fire prompts shelter-in-place orders due to hazardous air

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LOS ANGELES — A fire at a massive warehouse blackened the skies near downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon, prompting shelter-in-place orders in the area due to the risk of hazardous air. Los Angeles firefighters responded around 2:30 p.m. to the blaze, which was sending large plumes of dark smoke into the air in the … Read more

Ford recalls more than 250,000 Focus models due to engine stall risk

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Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration. The recall includes 255,404 Ford Focus automobiles, model years 2012-2018. Ford said the canister purge valve may stick … Read more

A key spy authority, Section 702, is expiring due to inaction in Congress. Here’s what happens next

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Washington — A key surveillance tool that lets the government collect foreign intelligence without a warrant is again at the brink of expiration. Barring an 11th-hour intervention, the spy authority, known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, is set to lapse at 12 a.m. Saturday after President Trump’s pick to oversee the … Read more

Knicks watch party outside Madison Square Garden canceled due to Trump’s attendance

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New York Knicks fans can cheer on their beloved team pretty much anywhere in the city’s five boroughs on Monday night — except outside of Madison Square Garden. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A watch party outside of the team’s home court has been canceled … Read more

California residents evacuated due to chemical tank threat return home but fears remain

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GARDEN GROVE, Calif. — For many Southern California residents who were evacuated after a chemical tank overheated, the relief of finally being allowed to return home has been overshadowed by lingering fears of living near the aerospace plant that has faced problems. A valve on the tank’s cooling system failed and forced 50,000 people to … Read more

Slowed U.S.-Iran peace deal progress may be due to Supreme Leader’s Mojtaba Khamenei location

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Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is holed up in an undisclosed location with little access to the outside world, U.S. officials tell CBS News. This comes as news of some progress in peace talks emerges. CBS News’ Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source link