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Check the 737’s engines that could shut down in flight

WASHINGTON (AP) – Safety regulators have issued an emergency order directing airlines to inspect and, if necessary, replace a critical engine part on popular Boeing 737s after four reports that the engines shut down during flights. The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday that its order affected about 2,000 twin-engine passenger …

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Hanna becomes the first hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic season

MIAMI (AP) – Tropical Storm Hanna was upgraded to a hurricane on Saturday, advancing toward the Texas coast and threatening to bring heavy rain, storm surge, and possible tornadoes, all as another tropical storm approaches the Caribbean. Hanna is the first hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, the US …

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Christopher Columbus statues shot down in 2 Chicago parks

CHICAGO (AP) – A statue of Christopher Columbus in downtown Chicago’s Grant Park was demolished early Friday, a week after protesters trying to tear down the monument to the Italian explorer clashed with police. The teams used a large crane to remove the statue from its pedestal as a small …

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Why are coins hard to find during the pandemic?

Why are coins hard to find during the pandemic? The Federal Reserve has seen a significant decline in currencies in circulation because people don’t spend them as regularly on businesses, many of which are temporarily closed or don’t accept cash. Coins are still abundant. In April, the United States Treasury …

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