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Fired college coach buyouts pass $180 million, raising questions about sustainability

By Maura Carey, Associated Press

By Week 10, buyout totals for college football coaches have reached around $185 million. This raises questions about whether athletic departments can continue to spend their way out of problems.

What to know about the 10% reduction in flights caused by the government shutdown

By Associated Press

Major U.S. airports are among those facing 10% reductions in air traffic Friday due to the government shutdown.

Boeing won't face criminal charge over 737 Max crashes that killed hundreds

By Rio Yamat, Jamie Stengle, Associated Press

A federal judge in Texas has dismissed a criminal conspiracy charge against Boeing related to two 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people.

Average long-term mortgage rate ticks up after four straight weekly declines

By Matt Ott, Associated Press

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up for the first time in five weeks after falling to its lowest level in more than a year last week.

Flight cancellations ramp up as most major U.S. airports targeted for shutdown traffic cuts by FAA

By Josh Funk, Rio Yamat, Associated Press

U.S. airlines began canceling hundreds of flights Thursday due to the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce traffic at the country’s busiest airports starting Friday because of the government shutdown.

Virginia teacher shot by student wins $10M verdict against ex-assistant principal

A Virginia jury has awarded $10 million to a former teacher in a lawsuit that accused an administrator of ignoring warnings that a 6-year-old student had a gun before the teacher was shot.

Judge will order federal agents to restrict using force against protesters and media in Chicago

By Christine Fernando, Associated Press

A judge said Thursday she will order federal agents in Chicago to restrict using force against peaceful protesters and media, saying current practices violate their constitutional rights.

Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland found dead at 24

By Schuyler Dixon, Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press

Police in a Dallas suburb say 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was found dead of an apparent suicide after evading authorities in his vehicle and fleeing the scene of an accident on foot.

Here's a list of airports that will have to reduce flights during the government shutdown

By Associated Press

The cuts will start to take effect on Friday.

4 tips for navigating higher ACA health care premiums

By Hannah Grabenstein

As Americans shop for health insurance after the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits, experts advise people to not panic, stay vigilant and budget more for health care next year,…