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Mysterious black substance on Wells Beach is many dead bugs

June 9, 2021 GMT

WELLS, Maine (AP) — Scientists have determined that a black substance that had settled near the shore line over several days at a beach in Maine is made up of millions of dead bugs.

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

By The Associated PressFebruary 23, 2021 GMT

Boeing has recommended that airlines ground all 777s with the type of engine that blew apart after takeoff from Denver this past weekend, and most carriers that fly those planes said they would temporarily pull them from service...

FAA orders United to inspect Boeing 777s after emergency

By The Associated PressFebruary 22, 2021 GMT

Federal aviation regulators are ordering United Airlines to step up inspections of all Boeing 777s equipped with the type of engine that suffered a catastrophic failure over Denver on Saturday...

Australian party accused of asking US gun lobby for money

By ROD McGUIRKMarch 27, 2019 GMT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's prime minister on Tuesday accused an influential minor political party of trying to "sell Australia's gun laws to the highest bidders" by asking the U...