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State Rep. Ken Ivory, who sponsored the bill, said the request to remove the Bible from schools was a "mockery" of the law and made him "very sad."

A powerful winter storm that swept the West Coast with flooding and frigid temperatures has shifted to southern California, swelling rivers to dangerous levels and dropping snow in even low-lying areas around Los Angeles.

The University of North Carolina this week voted to ban 'diversity, equity and inclusion statements' and politically preferential hiring.

Adidas' new deal with Major League Soccer will run through 2030.

The unionization effort at Trader Joe's comes amid a larger wave of organizing largely led by younger workers.

Airlines from Delta to American are making it more difficult to get into lounges or reach higher levels in reward programs.

Airlines from Delta to American are making it more difficult to get into lounges or reach higher levels in reward programs.

The airline cut another 60% of its schedule even as operations at other airlines improved.

Airlines cancelled more than 2,000 flights as extreme winter weather swept through the United States

Miami Beach seeks vision for cultural center by at MiamiTodayNews.com.

Boeing handed over 48 planes last month, most of them 737 Max jetliners.

Boeing has produced 1,574 of the planes at its factory north of Seattle.

Manchester United says it has “initiated appropriate steps” in response to Cristiano Ronaldo’s explosive interview with Piers Morgan.

Manchester United has “initiated appropriate steps” in response to Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive interview with Piers Morgan. The Premier League club's legal team was waiting to review the full footage of the 90-minute discussion in which Ronaldo criticized United manager Erik ten Hag, teammates and the owners. “Manchester United has this morning initiated appropriate steps in response to Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent media interview," the club said Friday.

Australian basketball player Isaac Humphries became the first openly gay player in National Basketball League. Humphries had a brief stint in the NBA and the G-League in 2018-2019.

Airlines and their unions have been at an impasse over new contracts for months.

The airline wants to increase the number of premium seats it provides on its planes, but is cutting its highest-price offer: first class.

Airline executives have said consumer demand has remained resilient despite higher fares.

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The airline will add daily seasonal flights from Chicago to Shannon, Ireland, and Barcelona, Spain

Employees walk picket lines to urge United and Southwest to address operational issues behind flight cancellations.

Across the country, flight attendants and airport workers are responding a hailstorm of workplace issues related to pay and staffing levels—as airline travel in the pandemic recovery economic has been marked by an onslaught of canceled flights, labor shortages and widespread desperation.

France’s foreign minister is urging Iran to take the last offer on the table to revive the 2015 nuclear deal with the United States and key powers, saying the window of opportunity “is about to close.”

Starbucks says it will reinstate seven employees who were fired in February after leading an effort to unionize their Memphis store.

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Charlie Crist is expected to announce that he has chosen the Miami-Dade County teachers union president to be his running mate as he challenges Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, two people close to the campaign said Friday. United Teachers of Dade President Karla Hernandez-Mats will be announced as Crist's running mate on Saturday, according to the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the announcement hasn't been made yet. The pick will guarantee DeSantis' education policy is an issue in the campaign.

One GOP strategist estimates Michigan's governor's race could cost between $75 million and $100 million with the DeVos' spending on the campaign.

As airlines try to stabilize their schedules, new international routes could set them up for a good fourth quarter and next summer's anticipated demand.

In five states, Republicans who deny the 2020 election results have now moved closer to overseeing the voting process. Arizona, which has a primary on Tuesday, could be next.

A Hadley, Massachusetts, store will be the first unionized location at the 500-store grocery store chain.

Employees at a Trader Joe’s in Massachusetts are casting votes over the next two days in an attempt to form the supermarket chain’s first union.

A store in Hadley, Massachusetts, could be the first of the grocery chain's outlets to organize.

Whether it’s airlines, railroads or the manufacturing industry, demand isn’t yet a problem. Service is another issue.

Wayne Rooney has agreed to coach D.C. United in Major League Soccer, a person with knowledge of the move said. Once visa paperwork is complete, Rooney is set to replace interim coach Chad Ashton, who replaced Hernan Losada earlier this season. D.C. United is tied with Chicago for the fewest points in the 28-team league with a record of 5-10-2.

Just ask anyone who has traveled in the past few weeks and they will tell you that having your flight changed, canceled or redirected is becoming more and more common these days.

Major corporations rush to safeguard workers' reproductive rights after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.

Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration are pointing the finger at each other over a rising rate of flight cancellations and delays.

An acute shortage of pilots is forcing some carriers to terminate service to smaller markets in the U.S.

As demand for travel soars and airlines cut flights and routes, airlines are less willing to displace revenue passengers.

Rocco Rios Novo stopped all three shots he faced to earn the clean sheet for Atlanta.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 14,000 pilot openings are projected for each year over the next decade.

Sara Nelson, the head of the flight attendants’ union, leads her members through turbulent times and mounts a major organizing drive at Delta.

For IMFC, if marked the clubs fourth straight win, and third in a row in MLS play.

United, Delta and Alaska Airlines told CBS News they will review each case before making a decision.

United, Delta and Alaska Airlines told CBS News they will review each case before making a decision.

“If you ever feel uncomfortable, you can always cancel the trip,” the rideshare giant says

The lawsuit claims a former Lightfoot aide is interfering with the upcoming CTU election.

Scoop: Charlotte FC has sold more tickets for its first home match than the MLS attendance record previously set by Atlanta United.

On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg speak to Sen. Rick Scott, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo and Miami attorney Loreal Arscott.

Federal regulators are suing to block UnitedHealth Group’s purchase of technology company Change Healthcare, a deal they fear will put too much health care claims information in the hands of one company. The U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday that the proposed deal would hurt competition and give UnitedHealth Group — which runs the nation's largest insurer — access to sensitive claims information from competitors. “If America’s largest health insurer is permitted to acquire a major rival for critical health care claims technologies, it will undermine competition for health insurance and stifle innovation in the employer health insurance markets," U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement.

On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, hosts Michaael Putney and Glenna Milberg are joined by State Rep. Robin Bartleman, State Rep. David Borrero, Everglades Foundation President Erik Eikenberg and Florida City Mayor Otis Wallace.

An appeals court disagreed with a lower court’s denial of the employees’ request, marking the latest step in a battle over United’s vaccine mandate.

On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg welcome new Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Jose Dotres, new Broward Schools Superintendent Vickie Cartwright, President of the United Teachers of Dade Karla Hernandez Mats and Anna Fusco is president of the Broward Teachers Union, and Michael Womack of Equality Florida.

A state agency that regulates charities has opened an investigation into a nonprofit that played a key role Florida’s “ghost” candidate scandal.

Protesters gathered near the venue for the Australian Open on Saturday in response to the treatment of tennis star Novak Djokovic. (Jan. 15)

Thieves are taking advantage of slow-moving and stopped container trains and easy to cut locks to steal thousands of packages, local news reports.

"It's hard to process what's actually happening right now, which is most people are going to get Covid," acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock said.

More than 12,000 U.S. flights have been canceled since December 24.

Flight delays and cancellations tied to staffing shortages have been a constant this year.

Flight cancellations that disrupted holiday travel stretched into Monday.

More than 1,300 flights are scrapped on Monday, capping off a tough festive period for travellers.

Delta, United, JetBlue and other airlines nixed hundreds of domestic flights, and even more international ones. Their main reason for the cancellations is the spike in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant, leaving them short-staffed.

The company's CEO is expected to tell lawmakers Wednesday that the company plans to hire 18,000 workers next year.

Forward Jozy Altidore and goalkeeper Brad Guzan are on a preliminary 59-man United States roster with a mostly junior varsity appearance for next month’s CONCACAF Gold Cup, the championship of North and Central America and the Caribbean.

Wednesday night, the Miami-Dade Police Department held a march for peace, encouraging members of the community to come forward and help bring justice.

The OPEC oil cartel and allied producing countries have confirmed their plans to return 2.1 million barrels per day of oil output, balancing fears that continuing COVID-19 outbreaks in some countries will sap demand against rising demand from recovering economies around the globe.

DRV PNK Stadium will offer every available seat to fans beginning with the match on Saturday, May 29 against D.C. United.

The Associated Press has learned that a Pentagon panel is recommending that decisions to prosecute service members for sexual assault be made by independent authorities, not commanders.

The Vancouver Canucks now have 17 players in the NHL COVID-19 protocol with the addition of rookie forward Nils Hoglander.

Now comes the winner-take-all semifinal Sunday night against Honduras or Canada for a trip to the men’s Olympic soccer tournament. Mexico, the 2012 Olympic champion, won its 14th straight Olympic qualifier dating to 2008 and finished first in Group A at 3-0. Ad“We wanted to win the game to be at the top of our group,” American defender Mauricio Pineda said. In the first game of the doubleheader, Costa Rica routed the Dominican Republic 5-0 in a matchup of eliminated teams. Randall Leal of Major League Soccer’s Nashville scored twice, and Manfred Ugalde, Bernald Alfaro and Aaron Salazar had one goal each.

MIAMI – We may be spoiled by the weather here in South Florida, but this news might just become a reason for our cold-weather-living friends and family to visit the Sunshine State — United is now offering low fares on all winter getaways to warm destinations. According to United, fares start at $70 for one-way domestic flights, and award tickets are starting at 7,000 miles, to destinations in the U.S. with average temperatures of over 70 degrees. People can book these flights to escape the winter blues, specifically after a harsh winter that battered the northeast and parts of Texas, and explore sunnier skies in warmer parts of the U.S., including Florida. Some of the cities in Florida include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Fort Myers, Tampa, and more. AdFor a full list of cities participating in this sale, click here.

A demonstrator throws a stone against police during clashes following a protest condemning the arrest of rap singer Pablo Hasl in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Protests over the imprisonment of a rapper convicted for insulting the Spanish monarchy and praising terrorist violence have morphed for the third night in a row into rioting. Pablo Hasl began this week to serve a 9-month sentence in a northeastern prison. AdLike the two previous nights, the protests began Thursday with large gatherings in several cities that were, at first, mostly peaceful. In Catalonia's regional capital, Barcelona, hundreds sang songs, rapped and shouted “Pablo Hasél, freedom!"

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Snchez has declared a second nationwide state of emergency in hopes of stemming a resurgence in coronavirus infections. The country is grappling with a resurgence of the virus that has claimed at least 35,000 lives. The 2021 spending plan includes the first 27 billion euro from the EU’s fund expected to arrive in Spain. The proposal is based on the expectation that Spain’s economy will grow 7.2% next year. The International Monetary Fund expects GDP to sink more than 12.8% this year, more than any other developed economy.

But following industry criticism of the proposed rules, state health officials said no announcement was coming Friday as negotiations continue. Amusement park leaders saw a draft of the new rules Thursday and urged state officials to change them, said Erin Guerrero, executive director of the California Attractions and Parks Association. A Disney official said there have been no major reported outbreaks in Florida associated with the company’s theme parks and declined to say whether any cases have occurred there. Ian Henderson, a spokesman for Steel’s office, said county health officials have worked closely with Disney to prepare for the reopening of its parks. ___Taxin reported from Orange County, California.

American Airlines and United Airlines say they will begin to furlough 32,000 employees after lawmakers and the White House failed to agree on a broad pandemic relief package that includes more federal aid for airlines. She said a bailout that keeps airline workers employed would be cheaper for the government than putting them on the unemployment line during a pandemic. Beyond American and United, smaller airlines have sent layoff warnings to several thousand employees. Late Tuesday, the Treasury Department said it completed loans to seven major airlines: American, United, Alaska, JetBlue, Frontier, Hawaiian and SkyWest. American now expects to borrow $5.5 billion from the Treasury, and United can get $5.17 billion.

MIAMI, Fla. – The Miami Heat are set to take on the Indiana Pacers next week for the start of the NBA playoffs. The Heat are calling this year’s theme “United in Black” and are asking fans to wear black to cheer on the players and align with the team’s fight for social justice. The Heat are calling this year’s theme United in Black and are asking fans to wear black to cheer on the players and align with the team’s fight for social justice. Fans can purchase the “United in Black” shooting shirts at TheMiamiHeatStore.com, and it will also be in stores soon. For more information on “United in Black,” log on to HEAT.com/BlackLivesMatter.

WASHINGTON Safety regulators issued an emergency order directing airlines to inspect and if necessary replace a critical engine part on popular Boeing 737 jets after four reports of engines shutting down during flights. The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday that its order affected about 2,000 twin-engine passenger jets in the United States. Delta Air Lines said it would inspect 20 planes but did not say whether any of its planes suffered engine shutdowns. The directive does not apply to the newer Boeing 737 Max, which has been grounded worldwide since March 2019 after two crashes that killed 346 people. Passenger jets have two or more engines, and multiple engine failures of the type that FAA warned about in its order are rare.

FRANKFURT Major airlines are urging the U.S. and the European Union to quickly restore transatlantic air travel by deploying a joint COVID-19 testing program. The CEOs of United, American Airlines, IAG and Lufthansa Group wrote Tuesday that given the unquestioned importance of transatlantic air travel to the global economy as well as to the economic recovery of our businesses, we believe it is critical to find a way to reopen air services between the U.S. and Europe.They said that a testing program for the transatlantic market could be an excellent opportunity for government and industry to work together and safely restore passenger travel between the U.S. and Europe.The letter was addressed with urgency to U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and to Ylva Johansson, the European commissioner for home affairs. The signers were Scott Kirby for United, Carsten Spohr for Lufthansa, Doug Parker for American, and Willie Walsh at IAG, which owns British Airways and Iberia.

(CNN) - A flight attendant was arrested after passengers aboard a flight from Chicago to South Bend, Indiana, expressed concern about her condition during the flight, court documents show. March was also fired by Air Wisconsin, which operates as a regional airline for United and United Express. "The Flight Attendant involved in this incident is no longer employed by Air Wisconsin," the company said in a written statement. "Please reach out to Air Wisconsin for their statement about their flight attendant. You may already know this was not a United flight attendant or crew," United said in a statement to CNN.

WASHINGTON - WASHINGTON (AP) - Alejandro Bedoya made a statement about gun violence in the nation's capital. After scoring a goal for the Philadelphia Union on Sunday night against D.C. United, Bedoya ran to an on-field microphone and shouted to the crowd: "Hey Congress, do something now! End gun violence! Bedoya earlier tweeted about recent gun violence in Texas and Ohio that killed 29 people. The 32-year-old Bedoya has played for the U.S. national team.

(CNN) - A boarding gate mix-up almost landed a North Carolina teenager in Germany this week instead of Sweden. However, he boarded a flight by Eurowings, a German airline, which had a plane at the gate, United said in a statement. It is unclear why Anton was able to get on the Eurowings flight and whether he had a boarding pass. "When somebody says unaccompanied minor, wrong airplane, wrong country, everybody should've stepped up and done something," Brenda Berg told the Raleigh station. United said in a statement that it has refunded the $150 unaccompanied minor fee to the family.

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(CNN) - US airlines had a rocky quarter, but Delta was the notable exception. Unlike American Airlines, United and Southwest, Delta Air Lines was not forced to cancel flights in the quarter due to the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max because the airline doesn't own that plane. Delta said that its total revenue grew between 8% and 8.5% for the quarter that ended Saturday. Profits should also hit the top end of its guidance since profit margins should be about 1% better than expected. Shares of American, United and Southwest were also narrowly higher on Delta's signal of a strong fare environment.