Trump says Europe now willing to take IS prisoners in Syria
Claiming new progress against Islamic State extremists in Syria, President Donald Trump said Friday that some European nations are now willing to take responsibility for detained IS fighters who are from their countries.
Sun Country scores bookings as 737 Max grounding hits rivals
The Minnesota airline's lesser-known business is flourishing at the moment. Sun Country doesn't have Max planes in its fleet and relies heavily on the 737-800.
Curious Minnesota
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Are roundabouts really safer than traditional intersections?
With only about 5,000 roundabouts on the nation's roads — making them still somewhat uncommon — it's natural for drivers to initially be confused.
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Falling down the robot rabbit hole: Misconceptions about automation
Blaming this trend for economic woes is a way to sound trendy while failing to address the real causes of weak growth and soaring inequality.
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Trump hails Syria cease-fire after he played role in crisis
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