Air Traffic Control bill shifts operations to nonprofit corporation
A broad overhaul moves day-to-day air traffic control from government to a privately chartered nonprofit, extending FAA safety duties for six years. A user-board would govern the new entity, with full transfer of facilities and about 38 000 workers within three years, while airlines face new refund rules for bag fees.
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Washington
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Air Traffic Control Corporation
Syria talks paused as de Mistura schedules February restart
U N Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura announced a temporary pause in Syria peace talks in Geneva with both government and opposition, saying the process will resume February 25. The pause follows a rocky opening, with each side demanding humanitarian progress before involvement. Leaders from the High Negotiations Committee criticized the regime for bombardments and aid restrictions while accusing regional backers of sabotaging negotiations.
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U.N
Syria
Staffan de Mistura
de Mistura
High Negotiations Committee
Riad Hajib
Assad
HNC
Hijab
Suspected bomb blamed for jet explosion over Mogadishu
An explosion on an Airbus A321 shortly after takeoff from Mogadishu airport created a hole in the fuselage and left one body found near Balad as authorities, airlines, and pilots described a possible bombing. Investigators from Somalia and Greece pursue a formal probe while Daallo Airlines continues operations.
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Somalia
Balad
Mohamed Hassan
Abdiwahid Omar
Civil Aviation Authority
Radio
Mohammed Ibrahim Yassin
Daallo Airlines
Yassin
Associated Press
al-Shabab
Vlatko Vodopivec
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Awale Kullane
United Nations
Greece
Kenya
Bosnia
Kullane
Hermes Airlines
Athens
Hermes
Daallo
Philippine Airlines
Manila
Okinawa
Japan
Ramzi Yousef
World Trade Center
New York
House panel blasts EPA over Flint water crisis delay
The House Oversight Committee criticized the EPA for nearly a year delaying notice to Flint residents that their drinking water was lead contaminated. Lawmakers vow ongoing investigations, seek accountability, and discuss funding hurdles amid partisan stances.
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Environmental Protection Agency
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Jason Chaffetz
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Elijah E. Cummings
D-Md
U.S
Dan Kildee
Oversight Committee
House Budget Committee
Chaffetz
Darnell Earley
U.S. Marshals
Chaffett
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