NPR’s A Martinez talks to Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler, about what the change says about the future of flying on the cheap.
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An explosion in the Afghan capital kills the Taliban refugee minister
The explosion struck inside the ministry, killing Khalil Haqqani, officials said. His last official photo showed him at a meeting chaired by the deputy prime minister earlier Wednesday.
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Judge declares mistrial over killing of gay University of Mississippi student
Jimmy “Jay” Lee’s body has never been found, but a judge declared him dead. Jurors said they were unable to reach a verdict after over nine and a half hours of deliberation.
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Rights group accuses Russian mercenaries of abuses against civilians in Mali
Malian armed forces, the Russia-backed Wagner Group and jihadi groups deliberately killed civilians and burned homes in Mali according to Human Rights Watch.
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North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the Democratic governor’s powers
North Carolina lawmakers have enacted a law over the governor’s veto that would diminish the powers afforded to his successor and other other Democratic statewide winners in the Nov. 5 elections.
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Ohio State University football players are leading a religious revival on campus
Ohio State University football players are not only stars on the gridiron, some are also Christian evangelists who have baptized teammates and fellow students.
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Mystery drones flying over New Jersey have residents and officials puzzled
The drones have been seen above critical infrastructure like reservoirs, rail stations and military bases. The governor says there is “no known threat,” but the FBI is still investigating.
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Police say gun found with suspect matches casings at UnitedHealthcare CEO crime scene
The New York police commissioner also said investigators matched Luigi Mangione’s fingerprints with those found on items near the scene where the UnitedHealthcare CEO was fatally shot last week.
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FBI Director Wray to resign at end of Biden administration
Wray told employees at an FBI town hall that he is resigning next month to “avoid dragging the Bureau deeper into the fray.” President-elect Donald Trump called the resignation “a great day for America.”
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The U.S. is facing a severe housing shortage. Will Trump’s proposals help?
The U.S. is short approximately four million homes. Wharton economist Ben Keys traces the beginning of the housing crisis to the 2008 financial meltdown — and says climate change is making things worse.