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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday ordered an immediate fix to the latest version of Boeing Co’s 747-8 plane, saying a software glitch could cause it to lose thrust when close to landing and fly into the ground. The … Continue reading →

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You know you’re in for a strange ride at American Century Theater when you’re met at the door by blue-clad bellboys who obsequiously, guide you to your seats. The set’s sea-green walls, electric pink trim and melted-checkerboard floor (designed and … Continue reading →

(CNN) – Amid ongoing high-level diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran, it’s a symbol of underlying mistrust. Commercial satellite images obtained by CNN reveal that Iran is constructing a large-scale replica of a U.S. military aircraft carrier, complete … Continue reading →

Comedy Central Jon Stewart returned to “The Daily Show” Monday after a week-long hiatus, picking back up by tearing into CNN for its breathless coverage of the missing Malaysian jetliner.  Stewart opened the segment by pointing to what he surmised … Continue reading →

Army scooters that dropped out of airplanes, the Battle of the Bulge in miniature, cages in the attic where scientists conducted top-secret work, black boxes that played a key role in jamming German radar — even a ’60s-vintage Hasbro Think-A-Tron … Continue reading →

SAN ANTONIO — Aircraft mechanic Charles A. Macha’s skills mainly were with his hands, his family said. “He was a very talented person. There was not a craft he couldn’t handle,” son-in-law Phil Abell said. Macha died on Tuesday. He … Continue reading →