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2 men charged in UK with assaulting police in Manchester Airport fracas. No officer will be charged
Two men have been charged with assaulting police during a scuffle in July at Manchester Airport that led to outrage when video showed an officer stomping on a man's headABC News - 13h -
For airports, background music is no longer an afterthought
Background music is no longer an afterthought at many airportsABC News - 1d -
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Brothers charged over airport fight with police
Two men are charged after an incident at Manchester Airport, but no officers will face charges.BBC News - 9h -
TSA: Extended government shutdown could lead to longer lines at airports
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) chief David Pekoske warned Thursday that an extended government shutdown could result in travelers waiting longer to go through checkpoints at airports. ...The Hill - 11h -
RFU to review controversial executive pay as rebellion grows
RFU bosses Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube could face a vote of no confidence, with a motion calling for their dismissal gathering support.BBC News - 2d -
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2 pilots dead after small plane crashes into building near Honolulu airport
Two pilots were killed when a small plane crashed into an abandoned building near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu on Tuesday afternoon, unleashing flames and black smoke.NBC News - 2d -
Iran pauses controversial new dress code law
President Massoud Pezeshkian says the proposed "hijab and chastity" law is "ambiguous and in need of reform".BBC News - 4d -
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Two arrested after drone flies 'dangerously close' to Boston airport: Police
Police arrested two Massachusetts men on Saturday for allegedly operating drones too close to Boston’s Logan Airport. “The Boston Police Department reminds recreational drone operators of the ...The Hill - 4d -
2 men arrested for 'hazardous drone operation' near Boston airport
Two men were arrested Saturday after allegedly flying a drone “dangerously close” to the Boston airport, police said.ABC News - 4d -
Edinburgh Airport shut down by IT issue just as holiday travel season gets under way
Edinburgh Airport has been shut down by an unspecified information technology issue, causing headaches for passengers at the start of the busy holiday travel seasonABC News - 5d -
Real Madrid blast 'controversial' refereeing display
Real Madrid hit out at the referee's failure to award them a penalty in the club's 3-3 LaLiga draw at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.ESPN - 5d -
New York governor calls for federal assistance after mysterious drones shut down airport runways
Mysterious drones in New York temporarily shut down runways at an Orange County airport, a frustrated governor said, calling for federal assistance and declaring that "this has gone too far."NBC News - 6d -
Possible bird strike forces jet to make emergency landing at JFK Airport
Back in 2009, the "Miracle on the Hudson" involved a bird strike and a plane taking the same route as Thursday's American Airlines jet.CBS News - Dec. 13 -
Fetterman not sure why meeting with Hegseth would be 'controversial'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) commented on his upcoming meeting with secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth during a Thursday CNN appearance where he questioned how such a conversation could raise ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
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Haiti's main international airport reopens a month after gang gunfire forced it to close
Haiti’s main international airport has reopened to commercial flights, one month after gangs opened fire on planesABC News - Dec. 11 -
Controversial Trump picks continue meetings on Capitol Hill
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, met with Maine Sen. Susan Collins as he continues to vie for the post. Liz Goodwin, a Congress reporter for The ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Grenade found inside passenger's carry-on luggage at LaGuardia Airport, TSA says
For those traveling, just remember: Leave the explosives at home.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
US woman caught with golden gun in luggage at Sydney airport jailed for a year
Liliana Goodson travelled to Australia in 2023 to attend clown school with the gold-plated pistol, worth about $3,000, in her luggage. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Miami owner denies 'controversy' over CWC place
Inter Miami CF co-owner Jorge Mas said there is "no controversy" surrounding the team's qualification to the 2025 Club World Cup after winning the 2023 Leagues Cup and 2024 Supporters' Shield.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
How a Stowaway at J.F.K. Airport Made It All the Way to Paris
Prosecutors accused Svetlana Dali, 57, of hiding among other travelers during a busy travel day before Thanksgiving.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Pete Hegseth's attorney discusses controversies plaguing Trump pick
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth is continuing to make his case for the defense secretary role to senators on Capitol Hill amid allegations of financial and sexual misconduct, as well as alcohol ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Anthem reverses controversial anesthesia coverage decision amid blowback
One of the country’s largest insurers said Thursday it was pulling back a change in how it would pay for anesthesia care in certain states, after doctors and politicians loudly protested. Anthem ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
How does the new Club World Cup work & why is it so controversial?
Everything you need to know about the revamped Club World Cup set to take place in summer 2025.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
A Premier League Campaign Promoting Inclusivity Has Turned Into a Controversy
An annual show of support for the LGBTQ+ community has been overshadowed, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Carville: Tucker Carlson driving controversial Trump nominations
Democratic strategist James Carville said he thinks the person with the most influence over President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominations is former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. Carville joined ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump's controversial Cabinet picks raise questions about lower ethical standards
The former president has shown he has no qualms about putting his most loyal confidants in his administration, no matter their baggage.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
'Controversial brain surgery stopped my migraines'
A woman who defied mainstream advice to have risky brain surgery says her symptoms have gone.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Senate Republicans hedge on Pete Hegseth support after latest controversy
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth met with Republican senators on Tuesday amid allegations ranging from sexual assault to workplace misconduct. Hegseth and his ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Trump says he'll block controversial U.S. Steel acquisition by Japanese firm
President-elect Donald Trump said he would block the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by the Japanese Company Nippon Steel. President Biden is yet to decide on the sale that has faced bipartisan ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Auckland Airport share trading halted as Auckland Council moves to sell remaining stake
"Auckland Future Fund Trustee Limited has invited a relatively large group of brokers to submit offers for a parcel of 163,231,446 shares in Auckland Airport," the company said in a filing to the ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Hunter Biden and history’s most controversial pardons over financial crimes
Almost every president has pardoned someone that left critics howling. Here’s how Hunter Biden’s pardon stacks up with five of the most contentious acts of clemency for financial crimes.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Video shows Aleppo's airport abandoned after Syrian rebel forces claim control
Video from Syrian opposition news outlet Shaam Network shows an empty and damaged Aleppo International Airport. Syrian rebel forces claimed to have captured the airport and large parts of the city ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump’s controversial cabinet picks prep for confirmation hearings
President-elect Trump’s controversial cabinet nominees are making the rounds on Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers as their confirmations near. Meanwhile, Trump has announced that his first trip ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
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College football brawls after controversial flag moves
Several players for some popular college football teams around the U.S. took to fighting as a controversial flag move grows in popularity. USA TODAY's Dan Wolken joins CBS News with more on the ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Hunter Biden joins history of controversial presidential pardons
President Biden’s unexpected decision to pardon his son Hunter is part of a long history of controversial clemency issued by presidents under the vast constitutional power. The president’s ...The Hill - Dec. 2
