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India withdraws pilot restrictions after largest airline cancels flights and disrupts airports
India's aviation watchdog temporarily rolled back restrictions on airline crew duty hours, days after the previous order disrupted operations at major Indian airports as the country's biggest airline, IndiGo, scrambled to restore normal services.
Why Somali migrants may still aim for U.S. despite travel restrictions
Somali migrant Mohamed Abdi Awale endured horrors on an ill-fated journey across Africa to seek a better life in the West - but he's determined to try again one day, even aiming for the U.S. despite increasing restrictions.
Detroit’s own crime-fighter RoboCop finally stands guard in Motor City
RoboCop has finally found a permanent home in Detroit.
Longest U.S. government shutdown cost Delta Air Lines $200 million
The longest government shutdown on record cost Delta Air Lines an estimated $200 million, CEO Ed Bastian said Wednesday in the first disclosure by a U.S. airline regarding the shutdown's financial impact.
Water problem closes lodging at Grand Canyon’s South Rim
Visitor accommodations at the Grand Canyon's South Rim will be closed indefinitely starting Saturday due to water issues.
What to know about missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 as search resumes
More than a decade ago, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished without a trace, sparking one of aviation's most baffling mysteries.
Thailand lifts ban on afternoon alcohol sales in time for year-end holiday festivities
Thailand on Wednesday lifted a 53-year-old ban on the afternoon retail sale of alcoholic drinks, a move expected to help boost year-end holiday tourism, as well as business at venues such as bars and convenience stores.
Trump will play a starring role heading into a big weekend at the Kennedy Center
On Friday afternoon, the Kennedy Center, best known for its theater, opera and ballet, will be the unlikely center of the sports world when the matchups for next year's World Cup are announced there.
San Francisco’s beloved albino alligator Claude dies at 30
A rare albino alligator named Claude who was beloved by fans around the world died Tuesday, according to the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. He was 30.
Trump eyes makeover for Dulles airport
President Trump said he has set his reconstruction sights on Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia.
TSA to charge $45 fee for airline passengers who lack Real ID
The Transportation Security Administration announced a new $45 fee to temporarily verify identities of airline passengers who lack a Real ID, starting on Feb. 1.
Airbus inspects panels on ubiquitous A320 passenger jets as it wraps up quick software patch
Airbus is inspecting panels on its bestselling A320 passenger jets after quality control problems surfaced, days after it reported that it was scrambling to fix a separate software problem affecting about 6,000 of the popular planes.
Snow, rain and cold in store for some Thanksgiving travelers
A major snowstorm in the Midwest and Great Lakes is bringing winter to some Thanksgiving travelers with forecasters saying the northeast U.S. could get its own early winter storm next week.
Airbus planes back in the air after software update
Thousands of Airbus jets are getting back to the skies after being temporarily grounded to receive an urgent software update meant to address the risk of solar radiation.
Paris prosecutor says arrested man is thought to be 4th member of Louvre heist gang
A man arrested by French police earlier this week is thought to be the fourth member of the team that stole France's crown jewels from the Louvre Museum, the Paris prosecutor said Friday, meaning that the entire gang that carried out the brazen heist is now believed to have been caught.
Paris’ Louvre museum to increase ticket price for visitors from outside the European Union
Paris' Louvre museum has approved a ticket hike from 22 to 32 euros ($25 to 37) for non-European visitors from January to help finance an overhaul of the building whose degradation has been exposed by the Oct. 19 crown jewels heist.
