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  1. A rare nationwide FAA ground stop has halted departing flights across the US after a communication issue disrupted the agency’s air traffic control system.
  2. A collision with a tanker left a five-story river cruise ship largely submerged near New Orleans, with emergency crews working to rescue passengers and crew.
  3. Trump wants the Supreme Court to let his administration deny asylum to migrants without even considering their applications.
  4. Family Dollar has agreed to a $63 million settlement over allegations that customers were regularly charged more at checkout than prices listed on store shelves and online.
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