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Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving government
SUMMARY: Just before a fatal midair collision at Reagan National Airport, FAA employees received a resignation offer that included eight months’ pay, which the air traffic controller union advised against accepting due to uncertainty about its implementation. The crash, resulting in 67 deaths, has reignited concerns over staffing shortages in air traffic control exacerbated by President Trump’s bureaucratic cuts. Despite claims of prioritizing public safety, air traffic controller staffing has been a longstanding issue. Experts warn that uncertainty surrounding hiring processes could further hinder the recruitment of necessary personnel, impacting aviation safety and efficiency.
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Florida man who killed 2 women set for lethal injection next month, extending execution record
SUMMARY: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a death warrant for Samuel Lee Smithers, 72, who is scheduled for execution by lethal injection on October 14 at Florida State Prison. Smithers was convicted for the 1996 murders of Christy Cowan and Denise Roach, whose bodies were found in a pond in Plant City. Smithers confessed to beating and strangling the women, and received two death sentences upheld by the Florida Supreme Court. This execution is part of DeSantis’s record-setting pace, with 14 executions slated in Florida for 2025, surpassing the previous annual record of eight since 1976.
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South Florida to see less showers in the coming days
SUMMARY: South Florida will see fewer showers in the coming days as a frontal boundary moves south, reducing rain chances from 50% to around 30-40% through Sunday and Monday. The atmosphere’s moisture is dropping, ending recent heavy rainfall and flooding. Showers will be scattered and lighter, unlike the intense storms earlier. Dry air behind the boundary will bring a needed break, allowing soil to recover before rain chances increase midweek. The tropics show a 40% chance of development in the eastern Atlantic, but it’s expected to move northward without impacting Florida. Overall, the weekend looks better with less rain and improving conditions.
CBS News Miami’s NEXT Weather Chief Meteorologist Ivan Cabrera’s weather outlook for South Florida.
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Erika Kirks delivers fist remarks on husband Charlie Kirk's death: 'I will not your legacy die'
SUMMARY: Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, spoke publicly for the first time since her husband’s tragic fatal shooting at a college event. Tearfully, she vowed to continue Charlie’s legacy, including his campus tour, radio show, and podcast. She emphasized that Charlie loved America and laid down his life for their nation and children. Police arrested a 22-year-old suspect in the shooting. Utah’s governor condemned the murder as an attack on American democracy and ideals, highlighting the rise in political violence. Erika refused to let the movement Charlie built die, pledging to uphold his vision despite the tragedy.
Erica Kirk, widow of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, delivered her first public remarks Friday night, just two days after her …
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