A TSA official said some US airports may be forced to close as security agents stop showing up for work

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Security lines are getting so long amid staffing shortages at facilities like Houston's Hobby Airport that TSA officials may consider closing some airports.
Security lines are getting so long amid staffing shortages at facilities like Houston's Hobby Airport that TSA officials may consider closing some airports.

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The most iconic Irish pub in every state

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Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Murphy's Grand Irish Pub.

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Unpaid TSA staff are calling out in big numbers. Here are the 5 airports where the problem is worst.

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Airline passengers wait in long lines to get through the TSA security screening at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Passengers wait in line at Houston Hobby Airport on March 8,

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Flying has turned into a fiasco

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Long TSA lines at O'Hare.
CHICAGO, USA - MARCH 9: People wait in long TSA lines as the partial government shutdown continues for several weeks at airports like Chicago OâHare in Chicago, IL, United States on March 09, 2026

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My wife and I visited Mexico City. Here are 7 things we did right — and 2 mistakes we'd avoid making next time.

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Tom and his wife sit at a table with coffee and pastries, overlooking Palacio de Bellas Artes.
My wife and I visited Mexico City in January.

Thomas E. Franklin

21 sayings you'll understand only if you're Irish

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Irish sports fans
The Irish have numerous unique sayings and words.

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Southwest is pulling the plug on flights from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles

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A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 jet flies past the U.S. Capitol dome as it comes in for a landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
A Southwest Airlines jet flies past the Capitol as it prepares to land at Reagan National Airport.

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I've lived in Florida for over 25 years. These 6 islands probably aren't on your radar — but should be.

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The silhouette of a palm tree on a beach during sunset on North Captiva Island.
As a local, North Captiva is one of my favorite Florida islands.

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I started going to raves alone at 35. I learned so much about myself by doing so.

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Woman at rave
The author started going to raves by herself at 35.

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A Hilton GM who leads a 500-member team said he wants interviewees to do more of one thing

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Michael Janssen
Michael Janssen, the general manager of Hilton, said there are certain skills needed for a person to thrive in hospitality.

Aditi Bharade

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