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US senators grill airline officials about fees for seats and checked bags
Read full article: US senators grill airline officials about fees for seats and checked bagsA U.S. Senate subcommittee has held a hearing to question the growing use of airline fees to charge passengers for things like early boarding and better seats.
Detroit Mayor Duggan, a longtime Democrat, will run for Michigan governor in 2026 as independent
Read full article: Detroit Mayor Duggan, a longtime Democrat, will run for Michigan governor in 2026 as independentDetroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, says he'll run for Michigan governor in 2026 as an independent because “there are a lot of people in this country who are tired of both” the Democratic and Republican parties.
A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to Chappell
Read full article: A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to ChappellVice President Kamala Harris and breakout pop star Chappell Roan were among the most talked-about people this year.
Airline CEOs and Transportation Secretary Buttigieg fight over regulations even after election
Read full article: Airline CEOs and Transportation Secretary Buttigieg fight over regulations even after electionThe Biden administration is on its way out of power, but that's not ending the arguments between the administration and airlines that think they are being over-regulated.
US to add features such as blind spot warnings and pedestrian detection to vehicle crash ratings
Read full article: US to add features such as blind spot warnings and pedestrian detection to vehicle crash ratingsThe U.S. government’s automobile safety ratings will get a major update starting with the 2026 model year when regulators add new driver-assistance technologies and tests for protecting pedestrians.
The last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump takes over the White House
Read full article: The last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump takes over the White HouseBiden administration officials are working against the clock doling out billions in grants and taking other steps to try to preserve at least some of the outgoing president’s legacy before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January.
US agency says Tesla's public statements imply that its vehicles can drive themselves. They can't
Read full article: US agency says Tesla's public statements imply that its vehicles can drive themselves. They can'tThe U.S. government’s highway safety agency says Tesla is telling drivers in public statements that its vehicles can drive themselves.
Unexpectedly, news outlets wind up having a relatively traditional election night experience
Read full article: Unexpectedly, news outlets wind up having a relatively traditional election night experienceAfter months of reporting on what polls described as a remarkably close race, news outlets finally have the chance to report on actual results.
Federal government hands out $2.4 billion for 122 railroad projects nationwide
Read full article: Federal government hands out $2.4 billion for 122 railroad projects nationwideThe federal government is handing out $2.4 billion in railroad grants to help pay for 122 projects nationwide with more than half of the money going to smaller railroads.
US fines American Airlines $50 million over mishandling of disabled passengers and wheelchairs
Read full article: US fines American Airlines $50 million over mishandling of disabled passengers and wheelchairsThe U.S. government is fining American Airlines $50 million for failing to provide wheelchair assistance to passengers with disabilities and damaging thousands of wheelchairs over a five-year period.
Harris interview with Fox News showcases a change in strategy for Democrats with network
Read full article: Harris interview with Fox News showcases a change in strategy for Democrats with networkVice President Kamala Harris has brought her campaign to a place many Democrats have long considered enemy territory — Fox News Channel.
Kristin Chenoweth, Audra McDonald and Kelli O'Hara join livestreamed 'Broadway Rallies for Kamala'
Read full article: Kristin Chenoweth, Audra McDonald and Kelli O'Hara join livestreamed 'Broadway Rallies for Kamala'Anne Hathaway, Kelli O’Hara, Kristin Chenoweth and Audra McDonald and other stars of stage and screen are set for a campaign rally for Kamala Harris in New York City next week.
Walz attends Michigan-Minnesota college football game before final prep for Tuesday's debate
Read full article: Walz attends Michigan-Minnesota college football game before final prep for Tuesday's debateDemocratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz has traveled to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to attend a football game between the University of Michigan and University of Minnesota.
Facing a possible strike at US ports, Biden administration urges operators to negotiate with unions
Read full article: Facing a possible strike at US ports, Biden administration urges operators to negotiate with unionsTop Biden administration officials are meeting with port operators ahead of a possible strike at East and Gulf coast ports, ahead of a Monday deadline when a union contract expires.
US government orders big US airlines to explain their frequent-flyer programs
Read full article: US government orders big US airlines to explain their frequent-flyer programsThe Biden administration is looking into airline frequent-flyer programs and whether they devalue points that consumers have earned.
The Latest: Walz accepts the party’s nomination for vice president at DNC Day 3
Read full article: The Latest: Walz accepts the party’s nomination for vice president at DNC Day 3Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and former President Bill Clinton headlined the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, the third day of the party’s choreographed rollout of a new candidate, Kamala Harris, and her pitch to voters.
Vance hails Trump's Fed idea and pushes back against criticism over past words on American families
Read full article: Vance hails Trump's Fed idea and pushes back against criticism over past words on American familiesRepublican vice presidential nominee JD Vance used a round of news show appearances to disparage the Democratic ticket and promote Donald Trump’s record and second-term plans.
Picking a running mate: Inside the 16 days between Kamala Harris' launch and her choice of Tim Walz
Read full article: Picking a running mate: Inside the 16 days between Kamala Harris' launch and her choice of Tim WalzKamala Harris’ whirlwind process to select Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate can be summed up in a word: weird.
Kentucky Republicans ridicule Beshear's efforts to land spot on national Democratic ticket
Read full article: Kentucky Republicans ridicule Beshear's efforts to land spot on national Democratic ticketProminent Republicans in Kentucky have ridiculed Gov. Andy Beshear's efforts to land the No. 2 spot on the Democratic presidential ticket.
Some activists step up criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris closes in on naming a running mate
Read full article: Some activists step up criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris closes in on naming a running mateDemocrats have unified with remarkable speed behind Vice President Kamala Harris as she’s taken over the top of the party’s ticket.
Kamala Harris is interviewing six potential vice president picks this weekend, AP sources say
Read full article: Kamala Harris is interviewing six potential vice president picks this weekend, AP sources sayVice President Kamala Harris is interviewing a half-dozen potential running mates this weekend ahead of a formal announcement and a battleground tour with her new No. 2 next week.
Proposed US rule would ban airlines from charging parents additional fees to sit with their children
Read full article: Proposed US rule would ban airlines from charging parents additional fees to sit with their childrenThe U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing a new rule that would ban airlines from charging parents to sit with their young children.
‘White Dudes for Harris’ is the latest in a series of Zoom gatherings backing the vice president
Read full article: ‘White Dudes for Harris’ is the latest in a series of Zoom gatherings backing the vice presidentOn a “White Dudes for Harris” virtual call, it was probably fitting that “The Dude” dropped in.
Delta CEO, in Paris for the Olympics, says outage-related cancellations should end Thursday
Read full article: Delta CEO, in Paris for the Olympics, says outage-related cancellations should end ThursdayThe chief executive of Delta Air Lines expects flight cancellations and delays that resulted from a global technology breakdown last week to be resolved by Thursday.
Clip resurfaces of Vance criticizing Harris for being 'childless,' testing Trump's new running mate
Read full article: Clip resurfaces of Vance criticizing Harris for being 'childless,' testing Trump's new running mateComments Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance made in 2021 questioning Vice President Kamala Harris’ leadership because she did not have biological children have resurfaced.
US is investigating Delta's flight cancellations and faltering response to global tech outage
Read full article: US is investigating Delta's flight cancellations and faltering response to global tech outageU.S. airline regulators have opened an investigation into Delta Air Lines, which is still struggling to restore operations on Tuesday, more than four full days after a faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide and disrupted global air travel.
Most airlines except one are recovering from the CrowdStrike tech outage. The feds have noticed
Read full article: Most airlines except one are recovering from the CrowdStrike tech outage. The feds have noticedDelta Air Lines is struggling for a fourth straight day to recover from the tech outage, even as other airlines are returning to nearly normal levels of service.
Delta Air Lines says cancellations continue as it tries to restore operations after tech outage
Read full article: Delta Air Lines says cancellations continue as it tries to restore operations after tech outageAirlines, including Delta Air Lines, continued to struggle to restore operations two days after a faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide and resulted in several carriers grounding flights.
Your flight was canceled by the technology outage. What do you do next?
Read full article: Your flight was canceled by the technology outage. What do you do next?Thousands of flights have been canceled after a worldwide internet outage hit many leading airlines, forcing passengers to scramble to save their vacations and other trips.
Long Beach breaks ground on $1.5B railyard expansion at port to fortify US supply chain
Read full article: Long Beach breaks ground on $1.5B railyard expansion at port to fortify US supply chainU.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and other officials paid a visit to the port of Long Beach to break ground on a $1.5 billion railyard expansion project that will more than triple the dock’s rail cargo capacity.
Aging bridges in 16 states will be improved or replaced with the help of $5B in federal funding
Read full article: Aging bridges in 16 states will be improved or replaced with the help of $5B in federal fundingFederal transportation officials are providing $5 billion to replace or improve aging bridges in 16 states.
Baltimore's busy port fully reopens after bridge collapse, and a return to normal is expected
Read full article: Baltimore's busy port fully reopens after bridge collapse, and a return to normal is expectedAuthorities anticipate that commercial shipping traffic through the Port of Baltimore will soon return to normal levels after its main channel fully reopened earlier this week.
Real-world mileage standard for new vehicles rising to 38 mpg in 2031 under new Biden rule
Read full article: Real-world mileage standard for new vehicles rising to 38 mpg in 2031 under new Biden ruleNew vehicles sold in the U.S. will have to average about 38 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2031 in real-world driving, up from about 29 mpg this year, under new federal rules unveiled Friday by the Biden administration.
Non-white pedestrians more often end up in the ER for vehicle-related injuries, report shows
Read full article: Non-white pedestrians more often end up in the ER for vehicle-related injuries, report showsPedestrians who are not white ended up in the emergency room for traffic-related injuries at higher rates than white people.
I-95 in Connecticut will close for days after fiery crash damages bridge, governor says
Read full article: I-95 in Connecticut will close for days after fiery crash damages bridge, governor saysConnecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says the major traffic artery linking New England with New York will be closed for days around the area where a tanker fire damaged a bridge over Interstate 95.
Consumer groups push Congress to uphold automatic refunds for airline passengers
Read full article: Consumer groups push Congress to uphold automatic refunds for airline passengersConsumer groups are pushing Congress to uphold automatic refunds for airline passengers whose flights are canceled or delayed for several hours.
US to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles in 5 years and set performance standards
Read full article: US to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles in 5 years and set performance standardsAutomatic emergency braking will have to come standard on all U.S. new passenger vehicles in five years.
BNSF becomes 2nd major railroad to sign on to anonymous federal safety hotline for some workers
Read full article: BNSF becomes 2nd major railroad to sign on to anonymous federal safety hotline for some workersBNSF will become the second major freight railroad to allow some of its employees to report safety concerns anonymously through a federal system without fear of discipline.
The Biden administration recruits 15 states to help enforce airline consumer laws
Read full article: The Biden administration recruits 15 states to help enforce airline consumer lawsThe Biden administration is enlisting officials in 15 states to help enforce consumer-protection laws covering air travel.
US airlines ask the Biden administration not to approve additional flights between the US and China
Read full article: US airlines ask the Biden administration not to approve additional flights between the US and ChinaThe biggest U.S. airlines and their unions are asking the Biden administration to stop approving more flights to the United States by Chinese airlines.
Biden awards $830 million to toughen nation's infrastructure against climate change
Read full article: Biden awards $830 million to toughen nation's infrastructure against climate changeThe Biden administration is handing out almost $830 million in grants for 80 projects around the country aimed at toughening infrastructure against the extreme weather of climate change.
In Key Bridge collapse, Baltimore lost a piece of its cultural identity
Read full article: In Key Bridge collapse, Baltimore lost a piece of its cultural identityGenerations of working-class Marylanders watched in disbelief this week as an iconic symbol of their maritime culture crumbled into the Patapsco River.
The Baltimore collapse focused attention on vital bridges. Thousands are in poor shape across the US
Read full article: The Baltimore collapse focused attention on vital bridges. Thousands are in poor shape across the USThousands of old bridges across the U.S. are awaiting replacement or repairs after inspectors found them in poor condition.
The Latest | Ship that collapsed Baltimore bridge was carrying hazardous materials, officials say
Read full article: The Latest | Ship that collapsed Baltimore bridge was carrying hazardous materials, officials sayThe National Transportation Safety Board says the cargo ship that caused the bridge collapse in Baltimore was carrying hazardous materials.
Federal officials want to know how airlines handle — and share — passengers' personal information
Read full article: Federal officials want to know how airlines handle — and share — passengers' personal informationThe government wants to know how airlines handle personal information about their passengers.
Buttigieg scolds railroads for not doing more to improve safety since Ohio derailment
Read full article: Buttigieg scolds railroads for not doing more to improve safety since Ohio derailmentTransportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has reiterated his concerns about railroad safety and scolded the industry for not doing more to improve since last year's fiery Ohio derailment.
Southwest plans to reduce capacity, reevaluate 2024 financial outlook on delivery delays from Boeing
Read full article: Southwest plans to reduce capacity, reevaluate 2024 financial outlook on delivery delays from BoeingShares of Southwest are plunging as the airline said that it plans to reduce capacity and reevaluate its full-year financial outlook because of fewer expected aircraft deliveries from its supplier, Boeing.
Biden in a hot mic moment shows his growing frustration with Netanyahu over Gaza humanitarian crisis
Read full article: Biden in a hot mic moment shows his growing frustration with Netanyahu over Gaza humanitarian crisisPresident Joe Biden is expressing growing frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Airlines could face more fines for mishandling wheelchairs under a Biden administration proposal
Read full article: Airlines could face more fines for mishandling wheelchairs under a Biden administration proposalThe Biden administration is announcing proposed new rules that officials say will help passengers with disabilities.
The Biden administration announces $970 million in grants for airport improvements across the US
Read full article: The Biden administration announces $970 million in grants for airport improvements across the USThe Biden administration is giving airports $970 million for improvements in terminals including things like wider concourses, new baggage-handling systems, and more gates.
Why AP called South Carolina for Biden: Race call explained
Read full article: Why AP called South Carolina for Biden: Race call explainedPresident Joe Biden won the South Carolina primary, the contest that revitalized his 2020 campaign and now has given him his first official victory in his bid for a second term.
Railroads say they're making safety changes to reduce derailments after fiery Ohio crash
Read full article: Railroads say they're making safety changes to reduce derailments after fiery Ohio crashThe major freight railroads all promised safety improvements after the fiery derailment in eastern Ohio a year ago, but they have yet to make meaningful safety improvements and reform efforts have stalled in Congress.
Norfolk Southern is 1st big freight railway to let workers use anonymous federal safety hotline
Read full article: Norfolk Southern is 1st big freight railway to let workers use anonymous federal safety hotlineAbout 1,000 Norfolk Southern engineers and conductors will soon be able to report safety concerns anonymously through a federal system without any fear of discipline.
Voter turnout in 2024 New Hampshire GOP primary eclipses record
Read full article: Voter turnout in 2024 New Hampshire GOP primary eclipses recordMore people cast votes in Tuesday’s contest between former President Donald Trump and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley than in any previous presidential primary of either party in New Hampshire’s history.
Biden awards $623 million in grants to build out electric vehicle charging network
Read full article: Biden awards $623 million in grants to build out electric vehicle charging networkThe Biden administration is awarding $623 million in grants to help build an electric vehicle charging network across the nation.
Secrecy surrounding the defense secretary's hospitalization has put the White House on the defensive
Read full article: Secrecy surrounding the defense secretary's hospitalization has put the White House on the defensivePresident Joe Biden’s administration is facing criticism and credibility questions after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization was kept secret for days — even from the White House.
DOT puts airline loyalty programs under the microscope after lawmakers raise concerns
Read full article: DOT puts airline loyalty programs under the microscope after lawmakers raise concernsThe Department of Transportation is investigating possible deceptive practices in airline loyalty programs after federal lawmakers raised concerns about how airlines are calculating points and rewards.
Busiest holiday travel season in years is off to a smooth start with few airport delays
Read full article: Busiest holiday travel season in years is off to a smooth start with few airport delaysThe holiday travel rush is hitting its peak as mild weather and lower flight cancelation rates raise hopes for merrier drivers and airline passengers than last year.
Southwest Airlines reaches $140 million settlement over holiday flight-canceling meltdown last year
Read full article: Southwest Airlines reaches $140 million settlement over holiday flight-canceling meltdown last yearSouthwest Airlines is paying $140 million to settle a government investigation over a meltdown last holiday season that led to thousands of canceled flights.
Biden dings Trump on infrastructure, while he showcases $8.2B for 10 major rail projects
Read full article: Biden dings Trump on infrastructure, while he showcases $8.2B for 10 major rail projectsPresident Joe Biden has used a visit to Las Vegas to say he’s “putting high-speed rail on the fast track.”.
Florida says no to $320 million in federal emissions funding
Read full article: Florida says no to $320 million in federal emissions fundingFlorida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue has turned down $320 million in federal money aimed at reducing tailpipe emissions, arguing federal transportation officials are overstepping their authority in the program.
US airports saw record passenger volumes, but fewer headaches, over Thanksgiving weekend
Read full article: US airports saw record passenger volumes, but fewer headaches, over Thanksgiving weekendA record number of passengers traveled through U.S. airports over Thanksgiving weekend, the Transportation Security Administration said Monday.
Railyard explosion, inspections raise safety questions about Union Pacific's hazmat shipping
Read full article: Railyard explosion, inspections raise safety questions about Union Pacific's hazmat shippingFederal inspectors have twice found hundreds of defects in the locomotives and railcars Union Pacific was using at the world’s largest railyard in Nebraska, but none of those seem to explain why a shipping container filled with toxic acid exploded there this fall.
A Russian missile hits a Liberia-flagged ship in Odesa, Ukraine's main Black Sea port
Read full article: A Russian missile hits a Liberia-flagged ship in Odesa, Ukraine's main Black Sea portA Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian port of Odesa has hit a Liberian-flagged freighter, killing a port worker and wounding another, as well as three citizens of the Philippines, crew members on the ship.
Biden administration awards $653 million in grants for 41 projects to upgrade ports
Read full article: Biden administration awards $653 million in grants for 41 projects to upgrade portsThe Transportation Department is awarding $653 million in grants to upgrade and improve 41 water-based ports across the United States.
The Biden administration is encouraging the conversion of empty office space to affordable housing
Read full article: The Biden administration is encouraging the conversion of empty office space to affordable housingThe Biden administration is launching a multi-agency effort to encourage states and cities to convert more empty office buildings into housing units, with billions of federal dollars available to help spur such transitions.
How safe are cockpits? Aviation experts weigh in after security scare on board Horizon Air flight
Read full article: How safe are cockpits? Aviation experts weigh in after security scare on board Horizon Air flightAviation experts say the incident in which an off-duty pilot tried to disable a jetliner in midflight renews questions about the threat posed by insiders — airline workers who have special access to places where passengers can't go.
Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states
Read full article: Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 statesThe Biden administration has awarded $1.4 billion to projects improving railway safety and boosting rail capacity.
What if public transit was like Uber? A small city ended its bus service to find out
Read full article: What if public transit was like Uber? A small city ended its bus service to find outSmall-scale, tech-based solutions to transportation problems have emerged as a great equalizer in the battle for infrastructure dollars between big cities and rural communities.
Vice President Harris will face doubts and dysfunction at the Southeast Asian nations summit
Read full article: Vice President Harris will face doubts and dysfunction at the Southeast Asian nations summitVice President Kamala Harris has left Washington for Indonesia, where she'll attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit.
Delta Air Lines says it has protected its planes against interference from 5G wireless signals
Read full article: Delta Air Lines says it has protected its planes against interference from 5G wireless signalsDelta Air Lines says it has upgraded its entire fleet to protect the planes against radio interference from wireless signals.
Railroads resist joining safety hotline because they want to be able to discipline workers
Read full article: Railroads resist joining safety hotline because they want to be able to discipline workersThe major freight railroads say a disagreement over whether they will be allowed to discipline some workers who use a government hotline to report safety concerns has kept them from following through on the promise they made back in March to join the program after a fiery Ohio derailment prompted calls for reforms.
New gas pipeline rules floated following 2018 blasts in Massachusetts
Read full article: New gas pipeline rules floated following 2018 blasts in MassachusettsFederal regulators are proposing a series of rules changes aimed at toughening safety requirements for millions of miles of gas distribution pipelines nationwide following a string of gas explosions in Massachusetts in 2018.
Federal grants will replace water tunnels beneath roads that are harmful to fish
Read full article: Federal grants will replace water tunnels beneath roads that are harmful to fishThe Biden administration has announced nearly $200 million in federal infrastructure grants to upgrade tunnels that carry streams beneath roads but can be deadly to fish that get stuck trying to pass through.
Biden goes west to talk about his administration's efforts to combat climate change
Read full article: Biden goes west to talk about his administration's efforts to combat climate changePresident Joe Biden will travel to Arizona, New Mexico and Utah next week and is expected to talk about his administration’s efforts to combat climate change as the region endures a brutally hot summer with soaring temperatures.
Children lost in flooding as US endures extreme weather, from smoke up north to heat in the West
Read full article: Children lost in flooding as US endures extreme weather, from smoke up north to heat in the WestExtreme weather conditions enveloped the U.S. Monday as the East Coast recovered from flooding, sizzling temperatures beset the West and several northern states contended with unsafe air quality from Canadian wildfires.
After several turbulent days, flight disruptions ease despite worries about 5G signals
Read full article: After several turbulent days, flight disruptions ease despite worries about 5G signalsAirline passengers who have endured tens of thousands of weather-related flight delays this week got a welcome respite from the headaches Saturday, despite concerns about possible disruptions being caused by new wireless 5G systems rolling out near major airports.
Passengers were stuck because United Airlines canceled their flights. The CEO took a private plane
Read full article: Passengers were stuck because United Airlines canceled their flights. The CEO took a private planeThe CEO of United Airlines is apologizing for jumping on a private plane this week while thousands of his airline's customers were stranded because their flights got canceled.
Travelers endure another day of airport agony. One airline has by far the most cancellations
Read full article: Travelers endure another day of airport agony. One airline has by far the most cancellationsAir travelers are dealing with another day of widespread flight disruptions, even though the weather has been better along much of the East Coast.
Power couple Zooey Zephyr and Erin Reed are spreading hope to fellow transgender people
Read full article: Power couple Zooey Zephyr and Erin Reed are spreading hope to fellow transgender peopleMontana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr and legislative researcher Erin Reed have emerged as a power couple spreading hope to fellow transgender people.
Buttigieg warns airlines to finish retrofitting planes to avoid interference from 5G signals
Read full article: Buttigieg warns airlines to finish retrofitting planes to avoid interference from 5G signalsTransportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is warning airlines to be ready when wireless companies power up their 5G service next month.
Buttigieg says US 'green corridors' initiative is key to cutting shipping industry emissions
Read full article: Buttigieg says US 'green corridors' initiative is key to cutting shipping industry emissionsU.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says an American push to establish “green shipping corridors” is key to reducing carbon emissions from the shipping industry.