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TSA officers must now stand up on the job
The Washington Post - Andrea Sachs
The agency is removing chairs from document-checking stations. Transportation Security Administration officers who check passengers’ documents can no longer sit down on the job. The agency announced this week that it is removing chairs at this position in airports throughout the country, requiring …
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18 hours ago
These skydivers parachuted 3,000 feet to help people in a plane crash
The Washington Post - Kyle Melnick
“There really wasn’t much of a discussion about it,” skydiver Sean Plastine said. “It was just, ‘People need help. Okay, let’s go.’” A group of skydivers loaded into a plane at a Wisconsin airport Sunday afternoon, expecting to jump from about 14,000 feet in the air. But before their plane took off, …
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1 day ago
5 ways U.S. passports are changing
The Washington Post - Hannah Sampson
The State Department is addressing pain points with online applications and DIY photos. Standard passport annoyances — think printed forms, in-person appointments and unflattering photos — may become a relic as the U.S. State Department vows to make the process of getting the document …
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1 day ago
The weird trash that Yellowstone geologists retrieve from geysers
The Washington Post - Andrea Sachs
This year, visitors have dropped pink slime, fake nails and retainers into the national park’s hydrothermal attractions. To the Yellowstone visitor who lost their Invisalign retainer, please report to the national park’s geology team. They found your orthodontic gear. Several times a week, the …
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2 days ago
Fat Bear Week’s new winner is 89 ‘Backpack’
The Washington Post - Hannah Sampson
The adult male was hailed by fans for his gentle demeanor and “so much junk in the trunk.” The votes are in, and a new fat bear champion has been crowned in Alaska: 89 “Backpack.” He earned his nickname by climbing on his mother’s back as a young cub 20 years ago, and won fans with his story of …
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2 days ago
Is it ever okay to miss school for vacation? The answers can be controversial.
The Washington Post - Hannah Sampson
Some parents point to the educational value of traveling, while administrators say missing school is disruptive. Last year, Amanda Mann picked up her 11-year-old from school in Upstate New York for an appointment — which turned out to be a surprise trip to Southern California, featuring a ride on …

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