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Deadly Texas crash prompts federal crackdown on truck licensing

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A deadly crash that killed five people in Austin this March wasn’t an isolated incident. It was part of a pattern that prompted federal officials to crack down on commercial truck licensing, particularly focusing on non-U.S. citizen drivers.

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Trump admin ditches Biden-era plan to make airlines pay compensation for flight disruptions

Read full article: Trump admin ditches Biden-era plan to make airlines pay compensation for flight disruptions

The Trump administration has decided to abandon a Biden-era plan that would have required airlines to pay cash compensation and cover lodging and meals for stranded passengers when airlines cause flight cancellations or changes.

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Florida cities race to save rainbow crosswalks as the state's deadlines for removal loom

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Fort Lauderdale city leaders have decided to fight the state of Florida’s order to remove rainbow-colored street art, potentially risking millions of dollars in funding.

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Judge rules Trump administration can't require states to help on immigration to get transport money

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A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from withholding billions of dollars in transportation funds from states that don’t agree to participate in some immigration enforcement actions.

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JetZero plans to build $4.7B plant in North Carolina, aims to create 14,500 jobs

Read full article: JetZero plans to build $4.7B plant in North Carolina, aims to create 14,500 jobs

A California-based company plans to build its first manufacturing plant for a next-generation passenger jet in central North Carolina.

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Transportation chief seeks to weaken fuel economy standards, calls Biden-era rule 'illegal'

Read full article: Transportation chief seeks to weaken fuel economy standards, calls Biden-era rule 'illegal'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says Biden-era fuel economy standards for gas-guzzling cars and trucks were illegal and moved to reverse the rules.

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Aborted landings due to Army helicopter near Reagan airport 'unacceptable,' top official says

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says it is “unacceptable” that two commercial aircraft had to abort landings at a Washington airport this week because of an Army Black Hawk helicopter that was flying to the Pentagon.

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Helicopter route permanently closed on route near Washington airport where 67 died in midair crash

Read full article: Helicopter route permanently closed on route near Washington airport where 67 died in midair crash

The Federal Aviation Administration says helicopters will be permanently banned from flying near Washington, D.

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Oregon DMV waited weeks to tell elections officials about voter registration error

Read full article: Oregon DMV waited weeks to tell elections officials about voter registration error

Oregon transportation authorities waited weeks to tell elections officials about an error that registered over 1,200 people to vote despite them not providing proof of U.S. citizenship.

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The White House wants $4 billion to rebuild Key Bridge in Baltimore and respond to other disasters

Read full article: The White House wants $4 billion to rebuild Key Bridge in Baltimore and respond to other disasters

The White House is seeking roughly $4 billion in additional emergency funding from Congress for costs related to the collapse and repair of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore and to respond to other disasters that have occurred around the U.S. in recent months.

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New refund regulations for airlines

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New DOT regulations to take effect in the next six months.

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New refund regulations for airlines

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New DOT regulations to take effect in the next six months.

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Senate votes 98-0 to confirm Biden's nominee to run the Federal Aviation Administration

Read full article: Senate votes 98-0 to confirm Biden's nominee to run the Federal Aviation Administration

The Federal Aviation Administration finally has a Senate-confirmed leader.

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Ferry runs aground near Seattle; no injuries reported

Read full article: Ferry runs aground near Seattle; no injuries reported

Authorities in Washington state say a passenger ferry carrying hundreds of people has run aground near Bainbridge Island west of Seattle, but there are no reports of injuries or contamination.

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Companies pledge millions in fed effort to stem road deaths

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Nearly 50 businesses and nonprofits including rideshare companies Uber and Lyft and industrial giant 3M are pledging millions of dollars in initiatives to stem a crisis in road fatalities under a new federal effort.

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Travel: These are passengers’ rights if your flight is canceled

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If your flight is canceled the airline owes you a refund despite what they may tell you at the counter. The Department of Transportation spells out passenger rights.

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Former Department of Transportation employee charged with bribery, extortion: DOJ

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A former Department of Transportation employee accused of bribery and extortion has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Houston, according to the Department of Justice.

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Buttigieg tells states to consider safety for road projects

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The federal government has a new warning to states seeking billions of dollars from President Joe Biden’s infrastructure law to widen roads: You must protect the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists or risk losing the money.

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Get ready to fall back as daylight saving time ends this weekend

Read full article: Get ready to fall back as daylight saving time ends this weekend

It’s that time of year again -- are you ready?

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Ask 2: Why do they keep closing 59 between Gessner and Fondren?

Read full article: Ask 2: Why do they keep closing 59 between Gessner and Fondren?

As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Why do they keep closing 59 between Gessner and Fondren? Answer: Terrence lives on the Southwest part of town and wanted to know why the Southwest Freeway keeps getting shut down for construction on the weekends. I spoke to the Department of Transportation and they said, the construction taking place between Gessner and Fondren is not part of the interchange project with the West Loop. The project is planned to be complete by the end of December/beginning of next year, weather depending.

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City crews remove some barriers from Seattle protest zone

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Seattle Police, at right, look on as Department of Transportation workers remove barricades at the intersection of 10th Ave. and Pine St., Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the CHOP (Capitol Hill Occupied Protest) zone in Seattle. Protesters quickly moved couches, trash cans and other materials in to replace the cleared barricades. The area has been occupied by protesters since Seattle Police pulled back from their East Precinct building following violent clashes with demonstrators earlier in the month. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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Seattle mayor orders "occupied" area cleared, police arrive

Read full article: Seattle mayor orders "occupied" area cleared, police arrive

Seattle Police, at right, look on as Department of Transportation workers remove barricades at the intersection of 10th Ave. and Pine St., Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the CHOP (Capitol Hill Occupied Protest) zone in Seattle. The area has been occupied by protesters since Seattle Police pulled back from their East Precinct building following violent clashes with demonstrators earlier in the month. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)SEATTLE Seattle police converged on the city's occupied protest zone early Wednesday after Mayor Jenny Durkan issued an executive order for protesters to vacate the area. Since demonstrations at the East Precinct area began on June 8th, two teenagers have been killed and three people have been seriously wounded in late-night shootings," Seattle police said on Twitter. Cement barricades that remained in front of the Seattle Police Department East Precinct building Tuesday were fortified by protesters with chunks of concrete and tarps.

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City crews remove some barriers from Seattle protest zone

Read full article: City crews remove some barriers from Seattle protest zone

Seattle Police, at right, look on as Department of Transportation workers remove barricades at the intersection of 10th Ave. and Pine St., Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the CHOP (Capitol Hill Occupied Protest) zone in Seattle. The area has been occupied by protesters since Seattle Police pulled back from their East Precinct building following violent clashes with demonstrators earlier in the month. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)SEATTLE Seattle city crews used heavy equipment Tuesday to remove makeshift barriers around the citys occupied protest zone following two fatal shootings in the area. So far, you know, everything is peaceful this morning, so thats a good sign, Diaz told The Seattle Times. Sawant said she had not organized the march and wasn't taking Durkan's words personally, The Seattle Times reported.

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Only in Texas: You have to see these hilarious highway signs spotted in Texas

Read full article: Only in Texas: You have to see these hilarious highway signs spotted in Texas

We’re all used to seeing silver alerts and traffic warnings on electronic roadway signs but over the years Texas’ Department of Transportation has become more creative with its messages. Whether it’s a holiday or pandemic, TxDOT has a message for every occasion. Here are some signs seen on Texas roadways in the last year:Super Bowl weekendTexas road sign 😂 @SamiAyres I thought you might enjoy this pic.twitter.com/94lFKKTee6 — Carolyn (@theyCMeROLYN) February 1, 2019Valentine’s DayTexas highway road signs make me feel loved 🥰💕💀 pic.twitter.com/ZhnBDNYI0f — Les🧸 (@les_maldonado) February 14, 2020ThanksgivingThe Texas DOT Highway Signs now display "GOBBLE GOBBLE GO EASY ON THE TROTTLE"** Yes, they have cleverly changed THROTTLE to TROTTLE. **👇👇👇 🦃🚘😂 pic.twitter.com/5Lck7z0qoS — David Hamilton (@David_in_Dallas) November 25, 2019ChristmasTexas road signs are something else pic.twitter.com/zvWLPm8hYH — molly (@mollyyrichmond) December 22, 2018Social Distancing

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