World's first 'smart highway' to be built in Michigan
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World's first 'smart highway' to be built in Michigan

A stretch of I-94 between Ann Arbor and Detroit will soon become the world's first "smart highway." The new technology would allow vehicles to operate more efficiently without the driver's help. Using sensors that most newer vehicles already have, towers along the highway will create a network that allows each car to communicate with one another.

A stretch of I-94 between Ann Arbor and Detroit will soon become the world's first "smart highway." The new technology would allow vehicles to operate more efficiently without the driver's help. Using sensors that most newer vehicles already have, towers along the highway will create a network that allows each car to communicate with one another.

Fourth of July weather: Who will have holiday travel headaches?

Fourth of July weather: Who will have holiday travel headaches?

Here are some potential weather trouble spots across the country day-by-day through the weekend after the Fourth so you can plan your holiday.

Here are some potential weather trouble spots across the country day-by-day through the weekend after the Fourth so you can plan your holiday.

Millions of Americans hit the road for 4th of July weekend
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Millions of Americans hit the road for 4th of July weekend

The 4th of July holiday is just around the corner and this could be one for the record books. AAA estimates that 71,000,000 Americans will hit the rails road and skies this year.

The 4th of July holiday is just around the corner and this could be one for the record books. AAA estimates that 71,000,000 Americans will hit the rails road and skies this year.

Officials investigate Southwest flight that departed from closed runway

Officials investigate Southwest flight that departed from closed runway

There is a heightened focus on the aviation industry after a spate of runway incursions and near-miss events at airports nationwide.

There is a heightened focus on the aviation industry after a spate of runway incursions and near-miss events at airports nationwide.

Fourth of July travel picks up steam at O'Hare Airport
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Fourth of July travel picks up steam at O'Hare Airport

July Fourth travel is already ramping up to record levels in Chicago, a week out from Independence Day celebrations.

July Fourth travel is already ramping up to record levels in Chicago, a week out from Independence Day celebrations.

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas reportedly catches fire and briefly loses power

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas reportedly catches fire and briefly loses power

A fire broke out on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, billed as the world’s largest cruise ship, and also led to a brief loss of power, according to reports.

A fire broke out on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, billed as the world’s largest cruise ship, and also led to a brief loss of power, according to reports.

Airplane suddenly drops 25,000 feet midflight, injuring 17 passengers

Airplane suddenly drops 25,000 feet midflight, injuring 17 passengers

Korean Air said 17 passengers received medical attention after one of its Taiwan-bound flights dropped mid-air due to pressurization issues.

Korean Air said 17 passengers received medical attention after one of its Taiwan-bound flights dropped mid-air due to pressurization issues.

Severe storms disrupt plans for travelers flying out of Chicago airports

Severe storms disrupt plans for travelers flying out of Chicago airports

Summer travel can spell stress when severe weather gets in the way. The weather on Tuesday caused ground stops and delays at O’Hare International Airport and Midway Airport.

Summer travel can spell stress when severe weather gets in the way. The weather on Tuesday caused ground stops and delays at O’Hare International Airport and Midway Airport.

Severe weather shakes up travel plans for people passing through Chicago
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Severe weather shakes up travel plans for people passing through Chicago

Summer travel can spell stress when severe weather gets in the way. The weather on Tuesday caused ground stops and delays at O?Hare International Airport and Midway Airport.

Summer travel can spell stress when severe weather gets in the way. The weather on Tuesday caused ground stops and delays at O?Hare International Airport and Midway Airport.

US prosecutors recommend criminal charges against Boeing for violating settlement: report

US prosecutors recommend criminal charges against Boeing for violating settlement: report

U.S. prosecutors have reportedly recommended that the Department of Justice (DOJ) bring criminal charges against Boeing for violating a settlement related to two fatal crashes. 

U.S. prosecutors have reportedly recommended that the Department of Justice (DOJ) bring criminal charges against Boeing for violating a settlement related to two fatal crashes. 

How Boeing's latest crisis could affect your summer travel plans

How Boeing's latest crisis could affect your summer travel plans

The CEO of Boeing surprised lawmakers when he told them his company has not taken any new orders in two months. The airplane maker is also struggling to fill current orders. That puts more pressure on its customers, including Dallas-based Southwest Airlines.

The CEO of Boeing surprised lawmakers when he told them his company has not taken any new orders in two months. The airplane maker is also struggling to fill current orders. That puts more pressure on its customers, including Dallas-based Southwest Airlines.

Boeing CEO apologizes to families of 737 Max crash victims during Senate panel testimony

Boeing CEO apologizes to families of 737 Max crash victims during Senate panel testimony

Boeing CEO David Calhoun stood and faced the people in the audience who were holding photos of some of the 346 people who died in the 2018 and 2019 737 Max jetliner crashes.

Boeing CEO David Calhoun stood and faced the people in the audience who were holding photos of some of the 346 people who died in the 2018 and 2019 737 Max jetliner crashes.