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Walz is to attend the University of Michigan football game before final prep for Tuesday's debate
Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz is traveling to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to attend a football game between the University of Michigan and University of Minnesota.
Facing a possible strike at US ports, Biden administration urges operators to negotiate with unions
Top Biden administration officials met with port operators ahead of a possible strike at East and Gulf coast ports, with a union contract set to expire late Monday.
US government orders big US airlines to explain their frequent-flyer programs
The Biden administration is looking into airline frequent-flyer programs and whether they devalue points that consumers have earned.
The Latest: Walz accepts the party’s nomination for vice president at DNC Day 3
Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and former President Bill Clinton headlined the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, the third day of the party’s choreographed rollout of a new candidate, Kamala Harris, and her pitch to voters.
Vance hails Trump's Fed idea and pushes back against criticism over past words on American families
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance used a round of news show appearances to disparage the Democratic ticket and promote Donald Trump’s record and second-term plans.
Picking a running mate: Inside the 16 days between Kamala Harris' launch and her choice of Tim Walz
Kamala Harris’ whirlwind process to select Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate can be summed up in a word: weird.
Kentucky Republicans ridicule Beshear's efforts to land spot on national Democratic ticket
Prominent Republicans in Kentucky have ridiculed Gov. Andy Beshear's efforts to land the No. 2 spot on the Democratic presidential ticket.
Some activists step up criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris closes in on naming a running mate
Democrats have unified with remarkable speed behind Vice President Kamala Harris as she’s taken over the top of the party’s ticket.
Kamala Harris is interviewing six potential vice president picks this weekend, AP sources say
Vice President Kamala Harris is interviewing a half-dozen potential running mates this weekend ahead of a formal announcement and a battleground tour with her new No. 2 next week.
Proposed US rule would ban airlines from charging parents additional fees to sit with their children
The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing a new rule that would ban airlines from charging parents to sit with their young children.
'White Dudes for Harris' is the latest in a series of Zoom gatherings backing the vice president
On a “White Dudes for Harris” virtual call, it was probably fitting that “The Dude” dropped in.
Delta CEO, in Paris for the Olympics, says outage-related cancellations should end Thursday
The chief executive of Delta Air Lines expects flight cancellations and delays that resulted from a global technology breakdown last week to be resolved by Thursday.
Clip resurfaces of Vance criticizing Harris for being 'childless,' testing Trump's new running mate
Comments Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance made in 2021 questioning Vice President Kamala Harris’ leadership because she did not have biological children have resurfaced.
US is investigating Delta's flight cancellations and faltering response to global tech outage
U.S. airline regulators have opened an investigation into Delta Air Lines, which is still struggling to restore operations on Tuesday, more than four full days after a faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide and disrupted global air travel.
Most airlines except one are recovering from the CrowdStrike tech outage. The feds have noticed
Delta Air Lines is struggling for a fourth straight day to recover from the tech outage, even as other airlines are returning to nearly normal levels of service.
Delta Air Lines says cancellations continue as it tries to restore operations after tech outage
Airlines, including Delta Air Lines, continued to struggle to restore operations two days after a faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide and resulted in several carriers grounding flights.
Your flight was canceled by the technology outage. What do you do next?
Thousands of flights have been canceled after a worldwide internet outage hit many leading airlines, forcing passengers to scramble to save their vacations and other trips.
Long Beach breaks ground on $1.5B railyard expansion at port to fortify US supply chain
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and other officials paid a visit to the port of Long Beach to break ground on a $1.5 billion railyard expansion project that will more than triple the dock’s rail cargo capacity.
Aging bridges in 16 states will be improved or replaced with the help of $5B in federal funding
Federal transportation officials are providing $5 billion to replace or improve aging bridges in 16 states.
Baltimore's busy port fully reopens after bridge collapse, and a return to normal is expected
Authorities anticipate that commercial shipping traffic through the Port of Baltimore will soon return to normal levels after its main channel fully reopened earlier this week.
Real-world mileage standard for new vehicles rising to 38 mpg in 2031 under new Biden rule
New vehicles sold in the U.S. will have to average about 38 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2031 in real-world driving, up from about 29 mpg this year, under new federal rules unveiled Friday by the Biden administration.
Non-white pedestrians more often end up in the ER for vehicle-related injuries, report shows
Pedestrians who are not white ended up in the emergency room for traffic-related injuries at higher rates than white people.
I-95 in Connecticut will close for days after fiery crash damages bridge, governor says
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says the major traffic artery linking New England with New York will be closed for days around the area where a tanker fire damaged a bridge over Interstate 95.
Consumer groups push Congress to uphold automatic refunds for airline passengers
Consumer groups are pushing Congress to uphold automatic refunds for airline passengers whose flights are canceled or delayed for several hours.
US to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles in 5 years and set performance standards
Automatic emergency braking will have to come standard on all U.S. new passenger vehicles in five years.
BNSF becomes 2nd major railroad to sign on to anonymous federal safety hotline for some workers
BNSF will become the second major freight railroad to allow some of its employees to report safety concerns anonymously through a federal system without fear of discipline.
The Biden administration recruits 15 states to help enforce airline consumer laws
The Biden administration is enlisting officials in 15 states to help enforce consumer-protection laws covering air travel.
US airlines ask the Biden administration not to approve additional flights between the US and China
The biggest U.S. airlines and their unions are asking the Biden administration to stop approving more flights to the United States by Chinese airlines.
Biden awards $830 million to toughen nation's infrastructure against climate change
The Biden administration is handing out almost $830 million in grants for 80 projects around the country aimed at toughening infrastructure against the extreme weather of climate change.
White House: Biden to visit site of Baltimore bridge collapse on Friday
The White House announced on Monday that President Joe Biden plans to visit the site of the fatal bridge collapse on Friday in Baltimore and meet with Mayor Brandon Scott and Gov. Wes Moore.
In Key Bridge collapse, Baltimore lost a piece of its cultural identity
Generations of working-class Marylanders watched in disbelief this week as an iconic symbol of their maritime culture crumbled into the Patapsco River.
The Baltimore collapse focused attention on vital bridges. Thousands are in poor shape across the US
Thousands of old bridges across the U.S. are awaiting replacement or repairs after inspectors found them in poor condition.
The Latest | Ship that collapsed Baltimore bridge was carrying hazardous materials, officials say
The National Transportation Safety Board says the cargo ship that caused the bridge collapse in Baltimore was carrying hazardous materials.
Federal officials want to know how airlines handle — and share — passengers' personal information
The government wants to know how airlines handle personal information about their passengers.
Buttigieg scolds railroads for not doing more to improve safety since Ohio derailment
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has reiterated his concerns about railroad safety and scolded the industry for not doing more to improve since last year's fiery Ohio derailment.
Southwest plans to reduce capacity, reevaluate 2024 financial outlook on delivery delays from Boeing
Shares of Southwest are plunging as the airline said that it plans to reduce capacity and reevaluate its full-year financial outlook because of fewer expected aircraft deliveries from its supplier, Boeing.
Biden in a hot mic moment shows his growing frustration with Netanyahu over Gaza humanitarian crisis
President Joe Biden is expressing growing frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Airlines could face more fines for mishandling wheelchairs under a Biden administration proposal
The Biden administration is announcing proposed new rules that officials say will help passengers with disabilities.
The Biden administration announces $970 million in grants for airport improvements across the US
The Biden administration is giving airports $970 million for improvements in terminals including things like wider concourses, new baggage-handling systems, and more gates.
Why AP called South Carolina for Biden: Race call explained
President Joe Biden won the South Carolina primary, the contest that revitalized his 2020 campaign and now has given him his first official victory in his bid for a second term.
Railroads say they're making safety changes to reduce derailments after fiery Ohio crash
The major freight railroads all promised safety improvements after the fiery derailment in eastern Ohio a year ago, but they have yet to make meaningful safety improvements and reform efforts have stalled in Congress.
Norfolk Southern is 1st big freight railway to let workers use anonymous federal safety hotline
About 1,000 Norfolk Southern engineers and conductors will soon be able to report safety concerns anonymously through a federal system without any fear of discipline.
Voter turnout in 2024 New Hampshire GOP primary eclipses record
More people cast votes in Tuesday’s contest between former President Donald Trump and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley than in any previous presidential primary of either party in New Hampshire’s history.
Biden awards $623M to states, local governments and tribes to build EV charging network
The Biden administration is awarding $623 million in grants to help build an electric vehicle charging network across the nation.
Secrecy surrounding the defense secretary's hospitalization has put the White House on the defensive
President Joe Biden’s administration is facing criticism and credibility questions after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization was kept secret for days — even from the White House.
DOT puts airline loyalty programs under the microscope after lawmakers raise concerns
The Department of Transportation is investigating possible deceptive practices in airline loyalty programs after federal lawmakers raised concerns about how airlines are calculating points and rewards.
Busiest holiday travel season in years is off to a smooth start with few airport delays
The holiday travel rush is hitting its peak as mild weather and lower flight cancelation rates raise hopes for merrier drivers and airline passengers than last year.
Pair of systems likely to cause weather-related Christmas travel headaches
A pair of systems are set to produce rain and snow in the central and western states ahead of Christmas Eve and affect the East Coast after Christmas.
Southwest Airlines reaches $140 million settlement over holiday flight-canceling meltdown last year
Southwest Airlines is paying $140 million to settle a government investigation over a meltdown last holiday season that led to thousands of canceled flights.
Biden dings Trump on infrastructure, while he showcases $8.2B for 10 major rail projects
President Joe Biden has used a visit to Las Vegas to say he’s “putting high-speed rail on the fast track.”.
US airports saw record passenger volumes, but fewer headaches, over Thanksgiving weekend
A record number of passengers traveled through U.S. airports over Thanksgiving weekend, the Transportation Security Administration said Monday.
Railyard explosion, inspections raise safety questions about Union Pacific's hazmat shipping
Federal inspectors have twice found hundreds of defects in the locomotives and railcars Union Pacific was using at the world’s largest railyard in Nebraska, but none of those seem to explain why a shipping container filled with toxic acid exploded there this fall.
A Russian missile hits a Liberia-flagged ship in Odesa, Ukraine's main Black Sea port
A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian port of Odesa has hit a Liberian-flagged freighter, killing a port worker and wounding another, as well as three citizens of the Philippines, crew members on the ship.
Biden administration awards $653 million in grants for 41 projects to upgrade ports
The Transportation Department is awarding $653 million in grants to upgrade and improve 41 water-based ports across the United States.
The Biden administration is encouraging the conversion of empty office space to affordable housing
The Biden administration is launching a multi-agency effort to encourage states and cities to convert more empty office buildings into housing units, with billions of federal dollars available to help spur such transitions.
How safe are cockpits? Aviation experts weigh in after security scare on board Horizon Air flight
Aviation experts say the incident in which an off-duty pilot tried to disable a jetliner in midflight renews questions about the threat posed by insiders — airline workers who have special access to places where passengers can't go.
Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states
The Biden administration has awarded $1.4 billion to projects improving railway safety and boosting rail capacity.
What if public transit was like Uber? A small city ended its bus service to find out
Small-scale, tech-based solutions to transportation problems have emerged as a great equalizer in the battle for infrastructure dollars between big cities and rural communities.
Vice President Harris will face doubts and dysfunction at the Southeast Asian nations summit
Vice President Kamala Harris has left Washington for Indonesia, where she'll attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit.
Delta Air Lines says it has protected its planes against interference from 5G wireless signals
Delta Air Lines says it has upgraded its entire fleet to protect the planes against radio interference from wireless signals.
Railroads resist joining safety hotline because they want to be able to discipline workers
The major freight railroads say a disagreement over whether they will be allowed to discipline some workers who use a government hotline to report safety concerns has kept them from following through on the promise they made back in March to join the program after a fiery Ohio derailment prompted calls for reforms.
New gas pipeline rules floated following 2018 blasts in Massachusetts
Federal regulators are proposing a series of rules changes aimed at toughening safety requirements for millions of miles of gas distribution pipelines nationwide following a string of gas explosions in Massachusetts in 2018.
Federal grants will replace water tunnels beneath roads that are harmful to fish
The Biden administration has announced nearly $200 million in federal infrastructure grants to upgrade tunnels that carry streams beneath roads but can be deadly to fish that get stuck trying to pass through.
Biden goes west to talk about his administration's efforts to combat climate change
President Joe Biden will travel to Arizona, New Mexico and Utah next week and is expected to talk about his administration’s efforts to combat climate change as the region endures a brutally hot summer with soaring temperatures.
Children lost in flooding as US endures extreme weather, from smoke up north to heat in the West
Extreme weather conditions enveloped the U.S. Monday as the East Coast recovered from flooding, sizzling temperatures beset the West and several northern states contended with unsafe air quality from Canadian wildfires.
DeSantis avoids responding to criticism over anti-LGBTQ video
Gov. Ron DeSantis wasn’t responding to criticism after his new campaign video attacked former President Donald Trump on his support of the LGBTQ communities’ rights.
After several turbulent days, flight disruptions ease despite worries about 5G signals
Airline passengers who have endured tens of thousands of weather-related flight delays this week got a welcome respite from the headaches Saturday, despite concerns about possible disruptions being caused by new wireless 5G systems rolling out near major airports.
Passengers were stuck because United Airlines canceled their flights. The CEO took a private plane
The CEO of United Airlines is apologizing for jumping on a private plane this week while thousands of his airline's customers were stranded because their flights got canceled.
Travelers endure another day of airport agony. One airline has by far the most cancellations
Air travelers are dealing with another day of widespread flight disruptions, even though the weather has been better along much of the East Coast.
Power couple Zooey Zephyr and Erin Reed are spreading hope to fellow transgender people
Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr and legislative researcher Erin Reed have emerged as a power couple spreading hope to fellow transgender people.
Buttigieg warns airlines to finish retrofitting planes to avoid interference from 5G signals
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is warning airlines to be ready when wireless companies power up their 5G service next month.
Buttigieg says US ‘green corridors’ initiative is key to cutting shipping industry emissions
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says an American push to establish “green shipping corridors” is key to reducing carbon emissions from the shipping industry.
Collapsed stretch of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia to reopen within 2 weeks, governor says
Pennsylvania's governor says the collapsed stretch of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia will reopen within two weeks.
Buttigieg vows federal help to fix collapsed section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is promising to help repair the East Coast’s main north-south highway as quickly as possible and says the destruction of a section of I-95 in Philadelphia will likely raise shipping costs because truckers must now travel longer, pricier routes.
Protest derails planned celebration of 20-year ban on oil drilling near Chaco national park
U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland's plans to visit Chaco Culture National Historical Park on Sunday were derailed when protesters blocked the entrance to the northwestern New Mexico site.
White House website highlights infrastructure, manufacturing investments as Biden pushes policy wins
The White House on Tuesday is starting a website to map and track tens of thousands of infrastructure projects and private manufacturing investments, an effort by the administration to show the impact of its policies on the U.S. economy.
Dozens of dangerous rail crossings will be eliminated with $570 million in grants
The Biden administration is handing out more than $570 million in grants to help eliminate railroad crossings in 32 states just as the industry is increasingly relying on longer and longer trains to cut costs.
Tesla shouldn't call driving system Autopilot because humans are still in control, Buttigieg says
The top U.S. transportation official says Tesla shouldn’t call its partially automated driving system Autopilot because the cars can’t drive themselves.
New pipeline agency rule aimed at cutting methane leaks
The federal agency that regulates pipelines has announced new rules aimed at reducing leaks of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from a network of nearly 3 million miles of natural gas pipelines that crisscross the country.
New report blames airlines for most flight cancellations
Congressional investigators say airlines themselves are responsible for a rising percentage of canceled flights — more often than before the pandemic, when bad weather was the most common problem.
Fort Lauderdale mayor travels to Washington amid focus on disaster assistance
Fort Lauderdale’s mayor traveled to Washington, D.C., for meetings with members of President Joe Biden’s administration about the approval of a disaster declaration that would allow the city to distribute aid.
Las Vegas-to-California bullet train gets bipartisan backing
A bipartisan congressional group from Nevada and California is asking the Biden administration to fast-track federal funds for a private company to build a high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.
US traffic deaths drop slightly in 2022 but still a 'crisis'
The number of people killed on U.S. roadways decreased slightly last year, but government officials say the almost 42,795 people who died is still a national crisis.
Cities will get nearly $200M in grants for pipeline upgrades
Federal officials have announced the first $196 million of grants in a $1 billion program to repair and replace aging and sometimes leaking natural gas pipelines across the country.
Gov't to start looking for bias in small business lending
Banks will need to start reporting the demographics and income of small business loan applicants under new rules published by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday.