Airlines urge pilots hours rule cut as crash victims' kin push back
Regional carriers seek relief from the 1500 hour pilot rule ahead of FAA legislation, arguing it caused shortages and cancellations. Families of Colgan Air 3407 victims vow to defend the standard, noting the crash caused fatigue and stall issues. Rep. DeFazio signals possible amendments this fall.
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Europe’s migrant crisis spirals after truck found with up to 50 bodies
Migrant deaths are reported near the Austrian Hungarian border as EU states struggle to cope with a surge of people fleeing war and poverty. Officials urge tougher trafficking crackdowns while Britain, Greece, and Hungary adopt varied responses. Germany prepares for up to 800,000 asylum applications, amid protests and arson at shelters.
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Tropical Storm Erika devastates Dominica amid floods and slides
Four or more people are killed as Erika batters Dominica with heavy rain and floods. Up to 15 inches of rainfall drenched the island, per Antigua Weather Service, as the storm heads toward Puerto Rico and could reach the East Coast next week.
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Guatemalan President Under Fire Over Drug Cost Debate
The piece describes PCSK9 inhibitors Praluent and Repatha, their FDA approval for use with statins, and high annual costs around 14,600 dollars. It notes long-term treatment needs, broad approvals for cardiovascular patients, and trial results showing LDL reductions. A separate security report mentions a drone strike killing ISIS-linked hacker Junaid Hussain near Raqqa.
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Baltimore mayor focuses on gun crime surge in 2015
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake cites gang violence and gun access for a mid August surge surpassing all of 2014 homicides. She links Freddie Gray case to police community tensions and notes six officers’ indictments amid overall spike and gun arrests rising this year.
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