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Thanksgiving travel: Top 3 ways to spot delays
Thanksgiving Day is one of America's most cherished holidays, yet the 24 hours before the celebration begins seem to create the biggest challenges. Will you get to your destination safely? Will you be on time? It's no surprise that Americans encounter snags. Some 42.5 million people will be traveling more than 50 miles this year to their Thanksgiving destinations, according to AAA, a 4 percent increase over last year. Here are three methods to help you plan ahead and avoid travel delays:
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The top 10 weirdest stories of 2010
As 2010 draws to a close, its time to reflect upon the joys and sorrows of the past twelve months. It's also time to think about the truly weird things that we witnessed. Here's our top ten list.
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5 famous pork projects: Beer museum and more
Coined from an 1863 story called “The Children of the Public,” pork-barrel spending referred to any public funds spent to benefit the public. Over time, the term has evolved, referring to projects seen as wasteful, or that may only benefit a small group but the costs are spread out between all taxpayers. Of course, often, one politician's pork is another politician's legitimate expense.
The Citizens Against Government Waste puts out an annual "Congressional Pig Book" that listed 9,129 projects at a cost of $16.5 billion in 2010..
Here a selection of US "pork" projects from recent years:
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Top 5 most stressful jobs
JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater – who quit and made a dramatic exit down an aircraft emergency slide on Aug. 9 – is the latest symbol of stress on the job. But he's hardly alone. With more employees electronically tethered to their jobs 24/7, greater competition in the workplace for fewer jobs due to a sluggish economy, and other factors may create more job-related anxiety. On the other hand, some of the jobs considered most stressful are also the most coveted.
Here's a short list of the most stressful jobs of 2010, based on information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Careercast.com.
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day 08/10
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Horizons
FCC paves the way for better in-flight broadbandThe FCC approved new rules on Friday that will make it easier for companies to offer broadband Internet on airplanes. The FCC has authorized in-flight Internet on an ad hoc basis since 2001, but the new rules will provide a framework for licensing companies to provide it.
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Tornadoes and deaths in its wake, powerful winter storm aims at Northeast
Cleveland, Erie, and Buffalo can expect up to a foot of snow, as can areas of northern New England, from the winter storm. For coastal cities: high winds, power outages, and travel delays.
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Jenni Rivera, the 'Diva de la Banda,' lost in Mexico jet crash (+video)
Jenni Rivera died Sunday when her Learjet 25 crashed. Jenni Rivera was a mother, grandmother, and the queen of the grupero music scene in Mexico. Her death was confirmed by US officials Monday.
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Energy Voices
Wind power: an interview with president of Shell WindDick Williams, the president of Shell Wind, discusses a range of topics with Consumer Energy Report, including the current state of the wind industry and how Shell is positioning itself to be the energy company of the future.
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Can we live with the budget 'sequester'? Yes, but it’s better if we don’t.
Congress has many incentives to prevent the $100 billion 'sequester', the feared 'fiscal cliff' among them. But it’s main drawback is that it’s a blunt tool for a delicate budgetary task.
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American Airlines cancels nearly 100 flights to fix loose seats
American Airlines has found a fix for loose passenger seats, it says. But American Airlines still had to cancel 50 flights on Thursday and 44 on Friday to make the repairs.
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American Airlines: Loose seats prompt emergency landing, investigation (+video)
American Airlines is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration following two incidents in which passenger seats came loose midflight on American Airlines planes in the last three days. The loose seats caused one flight to make an emergency landing in New York.
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In Gear
Carmageddon II raises traffic concerns...to the sky?The roads were empty during last year's uneventful Carmageddon, but the Los Angeles highway closure had one unexpected hitch: swarms of noisy, sightseeing helicopters.
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Automatic budget cuts would be 'deeply destructive'
Automatic budget cuts would hit Pentagon with 9 percent reduction, hurting military readiness, and 8 percent cuts in nondefense programs from the FBI to the Border Patrol to air controllers, a new White House report says.
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3 jets near Washington never close to colliding, FAA says
The Federal Aviation Administration said a trio of commuter jets, two taking off from and one approaching the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Tuesday, were not on a collision course.
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Female space shuttle commanders remember Sally Ride (+video)
Two women who became space shuttle commanders after seeing Sally Ride's historic flight in 1983, reflect on the legacy of the first American woman in space.
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Homeland Security: Are US flight schools still training terrorists?
Congress is investigating reports that foreign nationals training to fly planes in the US were not properly vetted or are in the country on fraudulent visas – a lapse from standards set up after the 9/11 attacks.
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Joe Paterno statue: No decision yet (+video)
A statue of former Penn State football coach, Joe Paterno, still stands outside Penn State's Beaver Stadium. But it might not be there for long. NCAA President Mark Emmert says he doesn't want to take 'anything off the table' - even the 'death penalty' for Penn State football if their investigation finds that the university has violated the organization's rules.
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Drones over America. Are they spying on you?
Thousands of drones could be routinely flying over the United States within the next 10 years. They can help with law enforcement and border control, but they also raise questions about invasion of privacy.
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Nigeria plane crash: Was age of aircraft an issue? (+video)
Nigeria plane crash: Nigerian law bans aircraft older than 20 years, but the average age of Dana Air's planes is 21.4 years. Sunday's Nigeria plane crash killed all 153 passengers and unknown numbers on the ground.
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Virgin Galactic spaceship cleared for test flights
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo, a commercial six-passenger spacecraft, to begin rocket-powered suborbital test flights, the company said on Wednesday. Virgin Galactic is owned by billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Group.
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Jetman swoops across Brazilian skyline (+video)
The Swiss aviator Yves Rossy recently flew across the Rio de Janeiro sky with his jet-propelled wing, parachuting safely to a southern Brazilian beach.
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Unresponsive Cessna: What caused the plane crash?
Unresponsive Cessna: Could the cause of the crash of the unresponsive Cessna 421 be the same as the Payne Stewart Learjet crash in 1999?
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Will SpaceX build a new launch pad in Texas?
The company known as SpaceX is considering building a rocket launch pad in the area near Brownsville, Texas.
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Florida plane crash at Publix: Five injured, no fatalities (+video)
Florida plane crash: A small experimental aircraft crashed into a Publix supermarket Monday. Five people were injured, including the pilot and passenger.
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Terrafugia flying cars cost $279,000 each, already have 100 pre-orders (+video)
Terrafugia flyng cars: The company said Monday that its flying car has completed its first test flight. The Terrafugia flying cars will be unveiled at the New York Auto show this week.
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JetBlue pilot's outburst: Could side effects from medications be at fault?
Federal investigators and JetBlue officials poring over Clayton Osbon's medical records are expected to look for clues as to whether medications, or their side effects, might be an issue.
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JetBlue pilot: Are some jobs too stressful?
JetBlue pilot behavior refocuses attention on workplace stress. JetBlue pilot had given no previous indication of trouble, but aviation has seen bizarre outbursts lately.
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Plastic restraints failed to hold pilot, JetBlue CEO vows review
JetBlue CEO says he knew the pilot who become erratic on flight 191 to Las Vegas personally. But JetBlue promises a review of safety procedures.
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JetBlue captain restrained on cross-country flight
Passengers had to tackle the captain after he began running down the aisles ranting; the co-pilot took over and the plane made an emergency landing in Texas.
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