Columbus fire officials say some of those injured were thrown from the ride. Gov. John Kasich has ordered all fair rides shut down until they can be inspected.
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Alaska Airlines profits despite pilot shortage, operational challenges
Alaska Airlines is still ironing out operational wrinkles following the acquisition of Virgin America last year. At the same time, its smaller, regional airline is still grappling with a pilot shortage.
Following health care vote, Trump singles out Murkowski with critical tweet
Following Tuesday’s narrow Senate vote to allow debate on repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, President Donald Trump tweeted his disapproval toward Sen. Lisa Murkowski — stating that she “let the Republicans and our country down.”
Trump says transgender people can’t serve in military
“The United States Government will not accept or allow … Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military,” Trump tweeted. Transgender people already serve in the military.
Republicans Murkowski, Collins oppose GOP health vote
Republican senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska broke with their party and opposed the Senate vote to move ahead on health care.
Former wrestling maven turned Trump Cabinet member tours Kwethluk School
Small Business Administration administrator Linda McMahon spent Friday morning in Bethel touring local facilities and meeting with local business owners and CEOs at Yuut Elitnaurviat.
Bethel contestant hangs in to jump to next round of ‘Ninja Warrior’ primetime competition
Bethel resident Nate DeHaan took the next logical step in becoming a ninja this week. The local pilot and dog musher made it through a qualifying round Monday of “American Ninja Warrior,” a popular fitness competition on NBC.
Female athletes are closing the gender gap when it comes to concussions
Gina “Danger” Mazany is a professional mixed martial arts athlete, and she’s helping researchers learn more about head injuries and the female brain.
Climate scientist says he was demoted for speaking out on climate change
Joel Clement, who was director of the Interior Department’s Office of Policy Analysis during the Obama administration, says in a newspaper op-ed that he was reassigned to an “accounting office.”
U.S. soldier in Hawaii is indicted on charges of supporting ISIS
Army Sgt. 1st Class Ikaika Erik Kang is accused of sharing secret information and supplying gear, such as a GoPro drone, to undercover FBI agents he believed were affiliated with ISIS.