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Teenager dies after defibrillator on American Airlines flight wasn't charged, lawsuit alleges

ARLINGTON, VA - NOVEMBER 23: An American Airlines plane lands at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport November 23, 2021 in Arlington, Virginia. With Covid-19 vaccinations on the rise and Americans now traveling more freely, U.S.

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Expanded Florida law would ban lessons on sexual orientation, gender identity in all grades

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The administration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call "Don't Say Gay" as the Republican governor continues a focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run. The proposal, which would not require legislative approval, is scheduled for a vote next month – April 19 at 9 a.m.

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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine hospitalized after attack in Florida gym, lawyer says

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been hospitalized after he was reportedly attacked by a group of men in a South Florida gym on Tuesday.The rapper’s lawyer, Lance Lazzaro, told celebrity news website TMZ that the artist was inside a sauna at an LA Fitness when he was attacked by three or four men without warning. (Ed.

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Alabama football player drove 141 mph evading police before arrest: deputies

The 2022 CFP National Championship logo is seen on a Alabama Crimson Tide players helmet before the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2022 CFP National Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 10, 2022 Suspended Alabama freshman defensive back Tony Mitchell drove over 141 mph (227 kph) while trying to evade deputies before his arrest on drug charges in the Florida Panhandle last week, authorities said.Mitchell and another man, who was a passenger in Mitchell's car, were arrested last week and charged with possession of marijuana with the intent to sell or deliver, according to a Holmes County Sheriff’s Office arrest report. The other man also was charged with carrying a concealed gun without a permit.

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Shakira's Mother Hospitalized Just Months After Father's Severe Health Complications

Our hearts are with Shakira and her loved ones right now.

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Bald eagle swipes lunch to go as Connecticut nature photographer snaps picture: 'America's bird likes pizza'

A bald eagle opens its talons to grab a pizza in Connecticut on March 8, as photographed by Doug Gemmell. (Doug Gemmell Nature Photography) A nature-focused photographer recently captured an image of a bald eagle grabbing lunch to-go as he took flight in Connecticut skies.Doug Gemmell, a resident of South Windsor, went out to Wethersfield Cove inlet on March 8 to snap some photos of eagles on his Nikon D500 camera.The retired banker has been photographing birds, insects and nature for the last seven years.Much of his work is dedicated to photographing eagles and Gemmell said he tries to catch the birds "fishing."TWITTER USERS REACT TO TSA SCREENING BALD EAGLE AT NORTH CAROLINA AIRPORT: 'HE IS GORGEOUS!'"I want to get some action shots and well, that was some action shot," Gemmell told Fox News Digital of the March 8 photo he took. "It’s not quite the fish [picture], but it was an interesting photo to say the least." Named Liberty and Guardian, the bald eagles were filmed shielding their only egg from the elements during a snowstorm in California.

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Excitement swirling Villanova as campus prepares to host Wildcats in second round of NCAA tournament

The Wildcats advanced in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday night with a big win over Cleveland at home, and they will be back at the pavilion again on Monday night to take on Florida Gulf Coast University. VILLANOVA, Pa. - The Villanova women’s basketball team is still dancing!The Wildcats advanced in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday night with a big win over Cleveland at home, and they will be back at the pavilion again on Monday night to take on Florida Gulf Coast University.On Sunday night, students were buzzing with excitement."I went yesterday, and it was a lot of fun," said Elizabeth Rivetti, a freshman.Rivetti said the energy in the arena was amazing—capitalized by an incredible feat by the team’s star forward, that still had students talking today."It was so exciting and Maddie Siegrist scored her 1,000th point this season, which was so awesome," said Rivetti.MORE HEADLINES "It’s also great to hear that more people are going to the women’s games, because that wasn’t always the case before, but now, they’ve got a crowd going for them, the Villanova community is definitely cheering them on," said sophomore Cassadie Arpa.Loyal fan and Villanova senior, Anthony Bibbo, says he’s single-handedly watched that fanbase grow since his freshman year, but he says Saturday night’s game took the cake."It’s the best energy I’ve seen in my four years here, men’s or women’s basketball," he said.

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Watch: Paralyzed deputy regains movement, walks daughter down the aisle

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - An injured deputy refused to give up on his goal to walk his daughter down the aisle of her wedding. Master Deputy Harold ‘Hal’ Davis was injured a year ago after a freak accident left him temporarily paralyzed, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said.He was hit by a tree limb while doing yard work. His wife, Cynthia, set up a GoFundMe page to help raise money for medial expenses. Davis, 53, suffered spinal damage and became completely paralyzed for two weeks.

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Watch: Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine dodges beer can thrown at him during baseball game

MIAMI - Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine narrowly missed a beer can that was thrown at him at the World Baseball Classic game between Mexico and Puerto Rico in Miami, Florida, Friday. The incident was filmed by Aram Leighton.The video showed the rapper facing and yelling at the crowd while waving a Mexican flag. That was when a beer can is seen flying past him. RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Tekashi 6ix9ine on prison, snitching, new music and moreSeveral people were also seen giving the rapper the middle finger gesture.MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 17: Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine performs during the MiamiBash 2021 at FTX Arena on December 17, 2021 in Miami, Florida.

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Kyle Chrisley arrested in Tennessee months after father, stepmom head to prison

SMYRNA, Tenn. - Less than two months after "Chrisley Knows Best" stars Todd and Julie Chrisley reported to prison, the family is dealing with more trouble with the law.Court documents show Kyle Chrisley, the 32-year-old formerly-estranged son of Todd Chrisley, was arrested in Smyrna, Tennessee Monday and charged with aggravated assault.A spokesperson for the Smyrna Police Department told People that Kyle Chrisley got into a "physical altercation" with a supervisor at the truck rental business he works at. During that fight, officials say the reality star brandished a "fixed blade."Kyle turned himself in to the police on Tuesday and was released on a $3,000 bond.Kyle Chrisley is seen in a police booking photo at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center after his arrest by the Smyrna, Tennessee Police Department on charges for aggravated assault on March 14, 2023 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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Europe's top spring break destinations eclipse US beaches as travelers flock overseas

View of the Colosseum in 2011 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Santi Visalli/Getty Images) Spring break outings are often defined by parties and trips to beaches in California, Florida and Hawaii — however, new data shows a growing interest in international travel among Americans.Less conventional destinations, particularly in Europe, have replaced longstanding favorite locations such as Orlando, Phoenix and Maui atop many Americans' travel itineraries. Many report lower prices, fairer weather and loosening COVID-19 restrictions across the globe as driving factors in their shift toward the likes of London, Rome and British Columbia.10 SAFETY TIPS TO REMEMBER IF YOU'RE TRAVELING OUT OF THE COUNTRY FOR SPRING BREAKWhat is driving this change?After years of visiting national parks, wide-open nature retreats, and domestic tropical island getaways during the pandemic, Americans are showing renewed interest in travel this spring."Interest in international travel is increasing given the favorable exchange rate for Americans," Philip Ballard, the Florida-based chief communications officer of HotelPlanner, told the Associated Press. "For example, we're seeing about a 20% increase in U.K.-bound bookings because the U.S.

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Josh Duggar’s 12.5-year prison sentence extended

Former reality TV star Josh Duggar has been handed nearly two months of additional jail time on top of his existing 12 and a half year sentence, as per prison records.Duggar, 35, was convicted of child pornography charges in 2021.Duggar’s extended sentence comes after he was caught with a contraband cellphone last month. As a result, the 19 Kids and Counting ex-castmate was reportedly placed in solitary confinement.

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Who will be Trump's running mate in 2024? Some in GOP already lobbying for VP

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Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen attacked outside Florida hotel, reports say

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 16: Rick Allen of Def Leppard performs onstage during The Stadium Tour at Truist Park on June 16, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation) Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was assaulted by a teenager outside a hotel in South Florida last week, according to media reports.Allen was in town to perform a show with at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, and was staying at the Four Seasons Hotel in Fort Lauderdale Beach, according to WSVN and TMZ.According to the Fort Lauderdale Police arrest report, obtained by FOX 35, Allen – who is not mentioned by name in the report – was in the valet area of the hotel smoking a cigarette when a 19-year-old man, identified as Max Hartley, ran at him at full speed and struck him, knocking Allen backwards, causing him to hit his head.A woman ran to help Allen and was then attacked by Hartley.

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Florida man serving a 400-year sentence walks free after 'flawed' trial testimony discredited: report

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida man serving out a 400-year sentence has just walked out of prison a free man after three decades thanks to a re-examination of his case. "As prosecutors, our only agenda is to promote public safety in our community and to ensure that justice is served," Broward State Attorney Harold F. Pryor said in a statement.

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Florida, Mexico and Caribbean brace for incoming 8,000-km-wide seaweed blanket

It sounds like the stuff out of a horror film: a giant, blob-like blanket of seaweed that is so big it can be seen from outer space.

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Philadelphia armed robbery suspect arrested during traffic stop in Bensalem, police say

Dio Garcia of Philadelphia was arrested in Bensalem. BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, Pa. - The Bensalem Township Police Department is touting the success of what they call proactive police work after an armed robbery suspect wanted in Philadelphia was arrested during a traffic stop in the Bucks County town. Authorities say on Tuesday, just before 10 a.m., patrol officers saw a 2013 Ford Edge commit a violation while going south on Route 1. According to police, the officers initiated a traffic stop and made contact with 40-year-old Dio Garcia from Philadelphia. A check of the crime system revealed the car Garcia was driving was listed as a felony vehicle with an occupant wanted for a point-of-gun robbery, officials say. Police say Garcia was also wanted out of Florida on a warrant for a probation violation. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESGarcia was taken into police custody and the Ford Edge was towed by police, authorities say. After a search warrant was obtained for the vehicle, a search led to the finding of a container of suspected marijuana and a loaded .40 caliber Beretta handgun, officials say. The gun, which was reported stolen out of Delaware, matched the description of the weapon used in the armed robbery in Philadelphia, per police. Police say Garcia faces several charges in Bensalem and Philadelphia Police are obtaining an arrest warrant for the gunpoint robbery.

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Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, pioneer for women's rights, dies at 82

Rep. Pat Schroeder is pictured in an archive image from the 1980s. (Denver Post via Getty Images) WASHINGTON - Former U.S.

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Toddler chasing deadly snake leads to nest discovery with 110 eggs

A toddler chasing a deadly snake discovered a nest. (Credit: WILD Conservation) SYDNEY, Australia - An Australian toddler chasing a deadly snake led to the discovery of a snake's nest with 110 eggs. The WILD Conservation in Sydney posted the story on its Facebook page. The organization said a resident called saying they had problems with eastern brown snakes, and at one point, had 10 hatching snakes in their front garden. RELATED: Famous 14-foot crocodile goes missing in Australia river, considered dangerousA few weeks later, the resident's toddler was found chasing another hatching snake. WILD officials responded and started to dig in the resident's yard where the found more than 100 hatched Eastern Brown Snake eggs.

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So Florida: Massive alligator crushes through metal fence at Florida golf course

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. - It's a competition no one asked for – how would a metal fence fair against an alligator? Easy answer – it doesn't, and the alligator definitely wins! But, the video is awesome to watch.Eric Dagg told Storyful that he works at the Coral Creek Club golf course in Charlotte County, Florida, which is northwest of Fort Myers, where he recently saw a massive alligator making its way along a cart path. At some point, the alligator tried to make its way through a fence along the golf course.At first, it appears the alligator considers his options, meticulously deciding out which sent of bars to go between.

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‘It’s true’: Buffalo Wild Wings sarcastically responds to boneless wings lawsuit

JACKSONVILLE, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Buffalo Wild Wings exterior on February 1, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Buffalo Wild Wings) CHICAGO - Buffalo Wild Wings is admitting something most customers knew along: their boneless wings are not made from actual chicken wings."It’s true," the restaurant chain tweeted Monday.

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Famous 14-foot crocodile goes missing in Australia river, considered dangerous

Scarface was last seen Feb. 11.

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Giant blob of seaweed twice the width of US taking aim at Florida, scientists say

Rafts of brown seaweed, Sargassum sp., pile up on the shore of Miami Beach, Florida, USA. (Photo by: Andre Seale/VW PICS/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) A giant seaweed bloom – so large it can be seen from outer space – may be headed towards Florida’s Gulf Coast. The sargassum bloom, at around 5,000 miles wide, is twice the width of the United States and is believed to be the largest in history. Drifting between the Atlantic coast of Africa and the Gulf of Mexico, the thick mat of algae can provide a habitat for marine life and absorb carbon dioxide. However, the giant bloom can have disastrous consequences as it gets closer to the shore.

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Support for Deptford officer shot grows beyond Gloucester County, reaching across the U.S.

SEWELL, N.J. - Deptford Township Police Officer Bobby Shisler, shot while conducting a pedestrian stop in Deptford, New Jersey, March 10, is recovering from the harrowing experience and he is receiving support not just from people in New Jersey, but all over the United States."The shirt sales have exploded and it’s amazing," exclaimed Nikki Foreman, co-designer of a special t-shirt made just for Officer Shisler. "It’s wonderful to see there is just so much support."At In Stitches Monogramming, they’re making room for all the t-shirts coming in this week to raise money for Officer Shisler."It just kept going and going and in 24 hours, almost 2,000 shirts! It’s wonderful, it’s absolutely wonderful!" Foreman described.RELATED COVERAGE:Foreman helped design the shirt and all the proceeds will go directly to help Officer Shisler on his long road to recovery.

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Jimmy Kimmel: Everything Oscars host has said about son’s health after multiple heart surgeries

Jimmy Kimmel will take centre stage as host of the 2023 Oscars. It will mark the comedian’s third time hosting the awards ceremony.

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Man sues Buffalo Wild Wings, claims pricey 'boneless wings' are basically nuggets

Buffalo Wild Wings exterior on February 1, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Buffalo Wild Wings) CHICAGO - A Chicago man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Buffalo Wild Wings, saying the restaurant chain is charging too much for its boneless wings, which are basically nuggets and not made from the actual wing of a chicken. Aimen Halim filed the complaint this week against the restaurant and Inspire Brands, Inc.

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Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter has sprained elbow

FORT MYERS, FL- MARCH 01: Andrew Painter #76 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins on March 1, 2023 at the Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Get PHILADELPHIA - Top Philadelphia Phillies prospect Andrew Painter won't throw for four weeks because of a sprained ligament in his right elbow.The 19-year-old right-hander's fastball touched 99 mph in his spring training debut on March 1 against Minnesota, and he came into camp the next day and said he felt "tenderness" in his elbow.He underwent an MRI on March 3 and the Phillies said Friday that a second opinion confirmed a right proximal ulnar collateral ligament sprain.Medical staff and Painter's doctor recommended Painter rest for four weeks from the date of injury and then begin a light tossing progression.Philadelphia has been cautious with Painter throughout the minor leagues.

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Phillies' Bryce Harper says could return by the All-Star break

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 03: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies runs to second after hitting a double in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the 2022 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park o CLEARWATER, Fla. - Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper has joined his teammates at spring training and hasn't ruled out being back by the All-Star break following Tommy John surgery."Things can change either way," the two-time National League MVP Harper said Thursday. "I could be after, I could be before. But as right now that’s the date we kind of solidified.

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Man finds winning lotto ticket in drawer days before it expires with wife's help

John Butler won a $100,000 lottery prize claiming it days before it was going to expire. (Massachusetts State Lottery) A Massachusetts man is $100,000 richer now thanks to the help of his significant other. John Butler bought lottery tickets before traveling to Florida last year. He put them in a drawer but never checked them. RELATED: Massachusetts man wins $25K for life lottery prize — six timesLast week, Butler’s wife told him about a news story she watched about a lottery prize, and this prompted him to look around his home for the winning ticket, which he found, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery. RELATED: 18-year-old wins $48 million with her very first lottery ticketButler won the state’s $100,000 cash prize claiming his winnings 11 days before it was about to expire.

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Car thefts in US top 1 million for first time since 2008

FILE - A parking lot is filled with cars at the Florida mall. (Photo by Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Car thieves are having a heyday across the U.S., and experts say not enough is being done about it.A new report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) released Wednesday shows vehicle thefts nationwide surpassed 1 million in 2022 for the first time in nearly 15 years, as several communities continue to be plagued by record and near-record levels of soaring auto crime. In its analysis using data from the National Crime Information Center, the NICB found vehicle theft rose 7% last year to 1,001,967, the highest level since 2008 when 1.05 million were reported stolen.California led the nation in car thefts last year, with 202,658, followed by Texas, where criminals swiped a little over 100,000.

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Artemis II set to send humans to orbit the moon in 2024 after historic rocket launch exceeds expectations

NASA officials Tuesday provided post-flight updates on Artemis I mission’s technical performance, along with any impacts the mission may have on the timeline of Artemis II.Artemis I launched on Nov. 16, 2022 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center near Orlando, Florida and then returned on Dec.

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11-foot, 1,200-pound great white shark pings off coast of Florida ahead of spring break

(Daniel Botelho / Barcroft Media / Barcroft Media) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A massive great white shark pinged off the coast of Florida this week ahead of what is expected to be a very busy spring break at the beaches. According to OCEARCH's Global Shark Tracker, great white shark Maple pinged on Monday morning southeast of St. George Island, Florida in the Gulf Of Mexico.

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Social media influencer pleads guilty to $1m US pandemic loan fraud

A social media influencer has pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining more than $1m in COVID-19 pandemic-related loans from the US government used to fund a lavish lifestyle which she flaunted on Instagram. Danielle Miller, a self-proclaimed con artist whose scams have been chronicled in a New York Magazine profile last year, appeared before a general judge in Boston by video from a prison cell to plead guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges.

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Family sues Airbnb after toddler dies of fentanyl overdose in rental

In this photo illustration an Airbnb logo seen displayed on a smartphone. (Photo Illustration by Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) A family whose 19-month-old daughter died of a fentanyl overdose while staying at an Airbnb during a vacation in Florida has filed a wrongful death suit against the home rental company and the property owner.Lydie and Boris Lavenir were vacationing in Wellington, Florida, with their children and found their daughter, Enora, in her bed just hours after their arrival.

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Rehabbing Bryce Harper to begin revving it up at Phillies spring training

HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 05: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after striking out against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. ( PHILADELPHIA - Wearing a tan suit and flanked by two Las Vegas showgirls, Bryce Harper raised a microphone to his mouth with his left hand and issued the command, "Drivers, start your engines!"He raised his right index finger and mimicked turning a car key.

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Southwest flight returns to Cuba after smoke fills cabin from bird strikes

A Southwest Airlines passenger jet lands at Chicago Midway International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, on December 28, 2022. (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images) HAVANA, Cuba - A Florida-bound Southwest flight returned to Cuba Sunday after birds struck the aircraft which led to smoke filling the cabin. The airline said the incident happened onboard Southwest flight #3923 leaving Havana, Cuba, for Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the morning. Shortly after takeoff, the pilots reported multiple bird strikes to an engine and the aircraft’s nose.The plane returned to Cuba where passengers were evacuated via the slides because smoke filled the cabin.RELATED: NTSB investigating after jet passenger dies during severe turbulence over New EnglandThe crew and passengers were bussed to the terminal and will be placed on another flight, the company told FOX Television Stations. "We commend the swift, professional actions of our Pilots and Flight Attendants in responding to this event," the airline said in a statement.

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Construction to begin on bullet train connecting SoCal to Las Vegas

LOS ANGELES - A high-speed bullet train connecting Southern California to Las Vegas is one step closer to reality after a landmark deal was inked with several craft rail unions that will enable construction for the historic project to begin this year. Brightline, which is reportedly the only private rail company in the U.S., is on track to connect Las Vegas to Los Angeles with a new 218-mile rail system linking stations at the Las Vegas Strip, Apple Valley, Hesperia, and Rancho Cucamonga within the I-15 right-of-way with trains capable of speeds of 200 mph.The company recently announced the memorandum with the High Speed Rail Labor Coalition, which includes 13 rail unions representing more than 160,000 freight, regional, commuter and passenger railroad workers.Construction on a highly anticipated bullet train from LA to Las Vegas is slated to begin later this yearPREVIOUS COVERAGE: US infrastructure plan spurs talk of Vegas-LA rail service"The MOU demonstrates the support of union labor in the development of the Brightline West system and Brightline West’s commitment to providing the safest possible rail operations and high-quality working conditions for its employees," the company said in a statement.The Brightline train is seen at the new MiamiCentral terminal during the inaugural trip from Miami to West Palm Beach on May 11, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) According to Brightline, the expected travel time between Las Vegas and Los Angeles is approximately 2.5 hours.

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Larry Hogan, former Maryland governor, won't challenge Trump for 2024 GOP bid

Former Gov. Larry Hogan (R-MD) appears on Meet the Press in Washington, D.C. Sunday, Feb.

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Bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent reintroduced in Senate

bill has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent in the United States.When Florida Sen.

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University Park Airport set to reopen after explosives team clears suspicious items found in checked bag

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The University Park Airport, near Penn State, was closed to air traffic and passengers Friday night while an explosives team examined suspicious contents found in a checked bag.The general passenger terminal was also evacuated.Penn State University Police posted an all-clear on their Facebook page just before 11 p.m., saying their Hazardous Device Team handled the situation and there was no longer a threat.The flight was headed to Chicago.The airport was to return to normal operations 4 a.m.

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Feds: Pennsylvania man admits packing explosives in suitcase found at airport

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A Pennsylvania man admitted packing explosive materials, fuses and a lighter in a suitcase he checked for a commercial flight to Florida and fled the Lehigh Valley airport when he feared being arrested, federal authorities said in a court document filed Thursday.Marc Muffley, 40, of Lansford, called his girlfriend for a ride and soon switched his phone number, U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C.

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Florida man dies after contracting brain-eating infection from rinsing sinuses with tap water

FILE - This photomicrograph depicts the histopathologic characteristics associated with a case of amebic meningoencephalitis due to Naegleria fowleri parasites. Naegleria fowleri infects people when water containing the ameba enters the body through A man in south Florida died from a brain-eating infection last month after using tap water during sinus rinses, according to FOX 4.The man, who has not been named but was identified as a resident of Charlotte County, died on Feb.

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FBI: Explosive found in bag at Pennsylvania airport, man arrested

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A man was arrested after an explosive was found in a bag checked onto a Florida-bound flight at an eastern Pennsylvania airport, federal authorities said.Marc Muffley, 40, is charged with possessing an explosive in an airport and possessing or attempting to place an explosive or incendiary device on an aircraft, according to a criminal complaint.Prosecutors allege that the material was found in a suitcase Muffley had checked in Monday at Lehigh Valley International Airport to Allegiant Air Flight 201, which was bound for Orlando Sanford International Airport in Florida.After an alert during security screening, the bag was examined and found hidden in the lining was a "circular compound" about three inches in diameter wrapped in a wax-like paper and clear plastic wrap.Marc Muffley, 40, is charged with possessing an explosive in an airport and possessing or attempting to place an explosive or incendiary device on an aircraft, according to a criminal complaint.

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Fishermen find remains of missing man inside shark

A lemon shark swims towards a group of divers during a shark dive off of Jupiter, Florida on February 11, 2022. - Florida Shark Diving takes shark fans and ocean lovers out to see sharks up close, with or without a cage, on a regular basis, helping f ARGENTINA - The remains of a man who had disappeared in southern Argentina appear to have been found inside a shark that was captured by local fishermen.The family of Diego Barría, 32, recognized his remains due to a tattoo that was visible, Daniela Millatruz, the law enforcement officer who was in charge of the search, told local news media. Barría had last been seen near the coast in the southern Chubut province riding his all-terrain vehicle late on Feb.

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American swimming champ found dead in US Virgin Islands, investigation underway

Tourists on white sandy beach with palm trees along Druif Bay at Water Island, south of Saint Thomas, American Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea. (Photo by: Marica van der Meer/Arterra/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) A former American swimming champion is dead in the U.S.

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Lawmaker proposes 'Yankee tax' as northerners flock to this state in droves

FILE - Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge is pictured over the Cooper River to Charleston, South Carolina.

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Red Lobster launches line of frozen seafood products

Red Lobster is launching its first-ever line of frozen seafood products. (Credit: Provided photo / Red Lobster) ORLANDO, Fla. - Red Lobster is coming to a grocery store frozen aisle near you. The Orlando, Florida-based restaurant chain announced the launch of its first-ever line of frozen seafood products at U.S.

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Washington DC-bound flight forced to divert after passenger reportedly tried to breach cockpit

WASHINGTON - An American Airlines flight bound for Washington, D.C., had to divert to Raleigh, North Carolina, due to a "disruptive passenger" on board, officials said Wednesday. Agents from the FBI's Charlotte field office responded to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and removed the unruly traveler from the flight. The passenger, identified as Tiffany Miles, was initially charged with a misdemeanor related to the incident. According to authorities in North Carolina, those charged were later dismissed after a "review of eyewitness statements, plus in-depth consultation with the Wake County District Attorney, RDU law enforcement."RDU officials add that, despite the dismissal of the charges, federal agencies could take further action on the passenger.Envoy Air Flight 3444 originally took off from Jacksonville, Florida, at 2:32 p.m.

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