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NTSB urges FAA to restrict helicopters near Reagan National Airport
US agency to restrict helicopters over Reagan airport after collision

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that helicopters will be permanently banned from flying near Washington...

Virginia governor warns US must fast-track fusion or fall behind China
U.S. to fall behind China, Virginia governor warns

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The U.S. must accelerate its efforts to develop fusion energy or risk losing its edge to China, Virginia Governor...

China now dominates shipbuilding; US faces security risks
China's shipbuilding dominance poses security risk for US

WASHINGTON, D.C.: In the past 20 years, China has become the world's top shipbuilder, producing more than half of all commercial ships....

New York fires 2,000 prison guards after wildcat strike
New York fires 2,000 prison guards who refuse to return after strike

ALBANY, New York: New York fired over 2,000 prison guards this week for not returning to work after a weeks-long strike that disrupted...

China hits Canadian agriculture with tariffs in trade retaliation
China imposes retaliatory tariffs on Canadian farm and food products

BEIJING, China: China has announced new tariffs on Canadian agricultural and food products in retaliation for Canada's recent duties...

One dead, three injured as RV flips in Texas storm
Severe Texas storm flips an RV, killing 1 and injuring a family

ENNIS, Texas: A man died, and three of his family members were injured when their RV flipped several times during a strong storm at...

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South Dakota law blocks eminent domain for carbon pipelines
South Dakota law raises queries on future of massive Midwest pipeline

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota: A new South Dakota law banning the use of eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines has cast doubt on...

US weather agency faces big layoffs under Trump’s civil service cuts
US weather agency plans to fire 1,000 in second round of cuts

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. weather agency, NOAA, plans to lay off 1,029 workers following 1,300 job cuts earlier this year. This...

Iowa exodus? Owen Freeman enters portal, cites coaching change
Iowa exodus? Owen Freeman enters portal, cites coaching change

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) Iowa sophomore Owen Freeman entered the transfer portal, one day after the Hawkeyes fired...

Nikola Jokic, Nuggets have motivation against lowly Wizards
Nikola Jokic, Nuggets have motivation against lowly Wizards

(Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images) Nikola Jokic tormented the Washington Wizards three months ago and his impressive...

No. 7 Michigan St. aims to slow No. 18 Wisconsin's 3-point attack
No. 7 Michigan St. aims to slow No. 18 Wisconsin's 3-point attack

(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images) During No. 18 Wisconsin's blowout of UCLA in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals...

No. 22 Michigan routs No. 20 Purdue in Big Ten quarterfinals
No. 22 Michigan routs No. 20 Purdue in Big Ten quarterfinals

(Photo credit: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) No. 22 Michigan held No. 20 Purdue to 22-of-65 shooting from the floor,...

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Dune (2021)