NFL reiterates call to Congress to safeguard events from drones

Forty-five years after a drone, technically, killed an NFL fan at Shea Stadium, the league is trying to avoid similar outcomes.

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Congress can spare teenagers from sextortion by passing the TAKE IT DOWN Act

Our children's safety is an issue that transcends party lines.
The Hill - 5d
Growing calls for action as drone sightings increase

There are growing calls for action as drone sightings increase in the skies over New York and New Jersey. Today Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged federal officials to use special drone ...
NBC News - 6d
Trump calls for mystery drones to be shot down

President-elect Trump on Friday evening called for authorities to shoot down the mysterious drones that have been seen in the skies of New Jersey and around the country. He also suggested the ...
The Hill - Dec. 13
Drone expert on mysterious sightings as officials call for answers

New York City lawmakers are calling on the NYPD and the federal government to solve the growing drone mystery spreading across the northeast after several recent sightings across multiple states. ...
CBS News - Dec. 13
New Jersey drone sightings now prompt calls for state of emergency

A New Jersey state senator is calling for a limited state of emergency over the mysterious drones that have been seen flying over New York and Jersey.
ABC News - Dec. 10
Fallen trees and events called off as Darragh hits

An amber warning, the second highest level of weather warning, is in place across Northern Ireland.
BBC News - Dec. 7
McCarthy: Gaetz wanted 'excuse to resign' from Congress

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Wednesday that ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) wanted an "excuse to resign" from Congress when he was nominated by President-elect Trump to be ...
The Hill - Dec. 5
Goodell speaks to Congress about the security issue of drones on NFL game days, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the meeting says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has met with congressional leaders to speak to them about the ongoing security issue of drones on game days
ABC News - Dec. 3
California special session to 'safeguard' state from Trump kicks off with proposed $25 million legal fund

Gov. Gavin Newsom's special legislative session to safeguard California from potential "federal overreach" from the incoming Trump administration begins Monday.
CNBC - Dec. 3