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Former FAA official discusses safety concerns over crowded airspace around D.C.

7:43am January 31, 2025

by A Martínez

NPR speaks with Michael McCormick, former vice president of the FAA Air Traffic Organization, about reports that the airspace above Reagan airport has long raised safety concerns.

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Breakup Text Is Evidence In Engagement Ring Lawsuit

A judge in Buffalo, N.Y., ruled a woman can keep her engagement ring after her fiance broke things off with a text. Jokingly or not, the man wrote she could keep the "$50,000 parting ring."

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When It Comes To Presidential Libraries, Size Matters

George W. Bush explained to a crowd gathered at the LBJ presidential library in Austin, Texas, why the libraries are a competitive thing for former presidents.

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Tech Alternatives To Passwords Could Help Thwart Hackers

by Steve Henn

A bug called Heartbleed has revealed a hole in one of the most popular encryption programs online. Tech professionals are working on other ways to protect your data beside needing a password.

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Politics & Government

Obama, Bush Mark Passage Of 1964 Civil Rights Act

by Don Gonyea

Barack Obama and George W. Bush, two U.S. presidents with little in common in terms of policy, personal style and politics, each paid tribute to the legacy of President Lyndon Johnson.

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World News

A Trip Into Odessa's Rich, Dark History

by Peter Kenyon

As Ukraine seeks international help to bring Crimea back from Russian control, residents of Odessa watching warily. The historic Black Sea port has been conquered repeatedly throughout history.

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Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius To Step Down

by Scott Horsley

The move comes about 6 months after the disastrous roll out of the health insurance website. It was eventually fixed, but not before delivering a severe blow to the president's approval ratings.

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World News

Groups Disagree Over How To Aid Syrians Caught In Civil War

by Michele Kelemen

Aid has only trickled into Syria since the U.N. Security Council passed a resolution calling for more access to the country. Aid workers say bureaucratic obstacles continue to be a major problem.

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Amazon Buys Digital Comics Company ComiXology

The company makes a mobile app for buying and reading digital comics, including titles from Marvel and DC Comics. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

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Former FAA official discusses safety concerns over crowded airspace around D.C.

Breakup Text Is Evidence In Engagement Ring Lawsuit

When It Comes To Presidential Libraries, Size Matters

Tech Alternatives To Passwords Could Help Thwart Hackers

Obama, Bush Mark Passage Of 1964 Civil Rights Act

A Trip Into Odessa's Rich, Dark History

Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius To Step Down

Groups Disagree Over How To Aid Syrians Caught In Civil War

Amazon Buys Digital Comics Company ComiXology

Yusuf Islam To Perform At Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Ceremony

Many Millennials Expect To Spend Decades Paying For College

Ex-Interns Want Credit For Taco Bell Idea

After Avoiding Bankruptcy, Greece Resumes Bond Sales