Feds scrap proposal to offer cash to airline passengers for flight disruptions

[ad_1] The Department of Transportation is dropping a proposed rule that would have required airlines to offer cash to passengers whose flights were disrupted.  The rule, which never went into effect, would have required carriers to provide compensation “to mitigate passenger inconveniences” for cancellations or delays that were within a carrier’s control.  Reuters was the…

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These 40 airports could be impacted by the FAA’s capacity cuts and flight cancellations

[ad_1] The Federal Aviation Administration’s plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation’s busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list provided to CBS News by a source familiar with the discussions. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday…

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Former Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84

[ad_1] Former Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84 – CBS News Watch CBS News Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84. He was a major force in the Republican party for more than 30 years and served as vice president under former President George W. Bush. CBS News’ Major…

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Trainee doctor accused of secretly recording video of hundreds of female colleagues in hospital restrooms

[ad_1] Melbourne, Australia — A trainee surgeon was released from custody on bail Friday after he was accused of secretly video recording hundreds of medical colleagues in the restrooms of Australian hospitals. Ryan Cho, 28, will likely face around 500 charges relating to 4,500 intimate videos he secretly recorded with phones mainly in the staff restrooms…

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