Government and politics

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BusinessJan 26, 2023

US investigating December flight cancellations at Southwest

The federal government is investigating whether Southwest Airlines knowingly scheduling more flights than it could handle in December, when it ended up canceling nearly 17,000 flights

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BusinessJan 6, 2023

Southwest's strong 2022 rebound soured by holiday debacle

Southwest Airlines says a winter storm and technology breakdown over the holidays will cost it up to $825 million

EntertainmentDec 20, 2022

US Education Department investigates removal of LGBTQ books

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating the removal of LGBTQ-themed books from the library of the Granbury, Texas, school district

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General newsDec 19, 2022

Judge allows Sandy Hook cases against Jones to proceed

A federal bankruptcy judge is allowing cases to move forward regarding the nearly $1.5 billion that Infowars host Alex Jones has been ordered to pay Sandy Hook families

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General newsDec 16, 2022

Report: Executions continued decline but many 'botched'

An annual report on capital punishment says public support and use of the death penalty continued a more than two-decade decline in the U.S. in 2022

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General newsDec 16, 2022

Pilot ejects from fighter jet in Texas in failed landing

Officials say a pilot had safely ejected from a plane after a failed landing at a North Texas military base

Government and politicsDec 6, 2022

Judge reduces award for flight attendant who sued Southwest

A federal judge has ordered Southwest Airlines to rehire a flight attendant who said she was fired for expressing opposition to abortion

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Government and politicsDec 6, 2022

Texas governor picks veteran GOP lawmaker for elections job

Gov. Greg Abbott has tapped a longtime Republican lawmaker to be Texas’ new elections chief, a pick who could enjoy a smoother confirmation process following the blowback and scrutiny his two previous picks faced

Government and politicsDec 5, 2022

Texas' top election official resigns after midterms

Texas’ top elections official has resigned