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Boeing Max cleared for takeoff, 2 years after deadly crashes

Boeing Max cleared for takeoff, 2 years after deadly crashes

After nearly two years and a pair of deadly crashes, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing’s 737 Max for flight.
UK insurance firm RSA agrees to takeover offer from Intact and Tryg

UK insurance firm RSA agrees to takeover offer from Intact and Tryg

TORONTO — One of the U.K.'s oldest insurance companies is getting two new owners and one of them is Canadian.
Dolly Parton adds pandemic hero to list of accomplishments

Dolly Parton adds pandemic hero to list of accomplishments

BOSTON — Dolly Parton is being celebrated in song — a rewritten version of her own “Jolene” — for her contribution to an experimental coronavirus vaccine.
In McQueen's 'Small Axe,' an epic of West Indian heritage

In McQueen's 'Small Axe,' an epic of West Indian heritage

NEW YORK — For Steve McQueen, bringing back the London of his childhood began with remembering the scents of his youth.
FAA clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again

FAA clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again

After nearly two years and a pair of deadly crashes, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing’s 737 Max for flight.
Former Hong Kong lawmakers who disrupted session arrested

Former Hong Kong lawmakers who disrupted session arrested

Hong Kong police arrested three former opposition lawmakers on Wednesday for disrupting legislative meetings several months ago, adding to concerns about a crackdown on the city’s pro-democracy camp.
Michigan GOP backtracks after blocking vote certification

Michigan GOP backtracks after blocking vote certification

DETROIT — In an abrupt about-face, Michigan's largest county on Tuesday night unanimously certified election results showing Democrat Joe Biden defeating President Donald Trump, hours after Republicans first blocked formal approval of voters' intenti
As virus cases spiral, Los Angeles readies plan for curfew

As virus cases spiral, Los Angeles readies plan for curfew

Los Angeles County imposed new restrictions on businesses Tuesday and is readying plans for a mandatory curfew for all but essential workers if coronavirus cases keep spiking.
Trump fires agency head who vouched for 2020 vote security

Trump fires agency head who vouched for 2020 vote security

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday fired the nation’s top election security official, a widely respected member of his administration who had dared to refute the president’s unsubstantiated claims of electoral fraud and vouch for the inte
Loeffler, Warnock set for head-to-head debate in Georgia

Loeffler, Warnock set for head-to-head debate in Georgia

ATLANTA — Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler and Democratic challenger Raphael Warnock will face off in a televised debate on Dec. 6, the Atlanta Press Club announced Tuesday.