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Boeing: 777s with engine that blew apart should be grounded

Boeing: 777s with engine that blew apart should be grounded

Boeing has recommended that airlines ground all of its 777s with the type of engine that suffered a catastrophic failure over Denver this weekend, as U.S. regulators ordered United Airlines to step up inspections of those aircraft.
by The Associated Press

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After days of power outages, some Texas residents now face huge electricity bills

After days of power outages, some Texas residents now face huge electricity bills

Texas allows companies to sell electricity through variable-rate plans. When the price of electricity skyrocketed last week, that meant exorbitant bills for many residents who had been trying to save money.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Smith seeks probe of natural gas price spikes during storm

Smith seeks probe of natural gas price spikes during storm

Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota is calling for federal investigations into possible price gouging of natural gas in the Midwest and other regions, following severe winter storms that caused widespread power outages in the southern U.S.
by The Associated Press

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Warmer weather brings some relief as cold-weary South starts cleanup

Warmer weather brings some relief as cold-weary South starts cleanup

Warmer temperatures spread across the southern United States on Saturday, bringing some relief to a winter-weary region that faces a challenging clean-up and expensive repairs from days of extreme cold and widespread power outages.
by The Associated Press

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Biden declares major disaster in Texas as federal aid flows

Biden declares major disaster in Texas as federal aid flows

President Joe Biden is seeing his disaster management skills tested after winter storms plunged Texas, Oklahoma and neighboring states into an unusual deep freeze that left millions shivering in homes that lost heat and power — and in many cases, water.
by The Associated Press

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Biden to authorize broader disaster relief for Texas

Biden to authorize broader disaster relief for Texas

The state has for the last week suffered through a major winter storm that left many of its residents without heat, power or potable water.
by Alana Wise

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Southern cities hit hard by storms face new crisis: No water

Southern cities hit hard by storms face new crisis: No water

Busted water pipes ruptured by record-low temperatures have created a shortage of clean drinking water, forced the closure of the Memphis airport for passenger flights on Friday and left hospitals scrambling to maintain sanitary conditions.
by The Associated Press

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Texas officials warn of price gouging as state faces food, water shortages

Texas officials warn of price gouging as state faces food, water shortages

Houston-area residents are reporting exorbitant prices of food, water and hotel rooms while the state continues to deal with shortages of essential items after a winter storm hit the state.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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'A disaster within a disaster': Carbon monoxide poisoning cases are surging in Texas

'A disaster within a disaster': Carbon monoxide poisoning cases are surging in Texas

Harris County has reported at least 300 incidents of carbon monoxide poisoning from the improper use of home heating devices like grills, stoves and generators, as residents scramble to find warmth.
by Rachel Treisman

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