Michael Whitaker is a former deputy administrator at the Federal Aviation Administration and most recently served as chief operating officer of a company developing an air taxi.
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Florida officials ask U.S. Supreme Court to block rulings limiting anti-drag show law
Florida is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block lower court rulings that prohibit the enforcement of a new law targeting drag shows.
What to know about travel safety as the Israel-Hamas war continues
Here’s what travelers should bear in mind for navigating security alerts, flights, cruises and travel insurance amid the ongoing the crisis in the Middle East.
'Too smart to want the job': Why no women are running for speaker of the House
Nearly a dozen men have entered the race for speaker since Kevin McCarthy was ousted, not a single woman has joined them.
Oregon State University warns to 'avoid all robots' after bomb threat involving food delivery robots
Oregon State University urged students and staff to steer clear of an automated food delivery service on Tuesday, fearing the robots could contain explosives.
Virginia GOP mails voters explicit flyers on Democrat Susanna Gibson
Virginia’s Republican Party has sent voters fliers containing explicit content about Democrat Susanna Gibson, who is mired in a sex scandal while running for the Virginia House of Delegates.
Ancient landscape formed by rivers revealed deep under Antarctic ice
Antarctica has not always been a desolate land of ice and snow.
What is 'superfog'? Deadly conditions behind Louisiana's 158-vehicle pileup explained
A dangerously thick “superfog” that caused a huge vehicle pileup north of New Orleans on Monday was made worse by wildfires burning nearby, according to local officials.
In third attempt to elect speaker, GOP nominates Tom Emmer
House Republicans nominated Tom Emmer for speaker, but there’s still no guarantee that he can get the 217 votes he needs on the floor to win the job.
Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who allegedly tried to shut down engines may have been taking mushrooms
Joseph Emerson was sitting in the cockpit of an Alaska Airlines flight engaging in “casual conversation” when he attempted to grab two handles that would have shut down the plane’s engines.