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Student aviators take flight amid pilot shortage

As airlines struggles to hire enough pilots, some are partnering with flight schools or starting their own to train more pilots. Aspiring aviators are learning to fly at United Aviate Academy in hopes of becoming commercial pilots. (Feb. 8) (AP Video/T…

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AP Top Stories February 8 A

Here’s the latest for Wednesday February 8th: Turkey-Syria earthquake is deadliest seismic event in more than a decade; Biden delivers State of the Union; Ark. Gov. Sanders give GOP response; Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to visit Britain.
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Biden urges unity, gets heckled in 2nd SOTU address

In his first speech to Congress since Republicans took control of the House, President Joe Biden called for unity in his State of the Union address. But the president was heckled throughout the speech, reflecting the newly empowered GOP. (Feb. 7)
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Residents question next steps after train derailment

Authorities in Ohio say air monitoring hasn’t detected dangerous levels of fumes in communities where crews released and burned toxic chemicals from a derailed train. But residents who have evacuated say they’re weary about returning. (Feb. 7) (AP Vide…

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Nathan Chasing Horse’s second court appearance

A former “Dances With Wolves” actor was arraigned on felony charges that he sexually abused and trafficked Indigenous girls, but testimony from investigators and victims before a judge addressed Nathan Chasing Horse’s bail was postponed.(Feb 6)(AP vide…

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Grammys rebound from COVID years

An estimated 12.4 million people watched the Grammys on Sunday, which the Nielsen company says is a significant rebound from the COVID-19-affected 2021 and 2022 events. (Feb. 7)