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(AP) — A tenant at the Gary/Chicago International Airport is suing the airport authority and its private operator, alleging that they "unilaterally" quadrupled its rent. The Gary Jet Center's federal lawsuit seeks a permanent injunction against the airport authority's attempts to levy a 1.5 percent fee on tenants' gross revenues at the airport. Gary Airport Director Dan Vicari told The (Munster) Times (http://bit.ly/1Vfza6d ) he cannot comment on the pending litigation.

Engineers blow up historic Red River bridge at Alexandria Engineers blew the bridge's superstructure into 14 pieces at 8 a.m. Saturday morning, the Town Talk reports (http://townta.lk/1PFLkyc), with the span crashing into the Red River seconds after a thunderous roar of explosives. The neighboring Curtis-Coleman Bridge, which carries U.S. 71, was closed during the demolition.

Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Congratulations to all the winners! The Great American Beer Festival is one of the most prestigious beer competitions in the world. Medals won at the GABF are highly coveted. You probably don’t need me to tell you that. Winners of the 2015 Great American Beer Festival awards... The post Washington Breweries Rake in 13 Medals at GABF appeared first on Beer News.

NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation that increases the penalty for forcible touching on New York's mass transit systems. The law says a person can be convicted for subjecting someone else to sexual contact to gratify the perpetrator's sexual desire or to degrade the victim.

(AP) — Last April, Yellowstone National Park officials noticed a new spring on Upper Terrace Drive near a popular parking lot that overlooks a white and gray travertine plateau sloping down to the traffic jam in Mammoth, Wyoming. Calcium carbonate deposits and microbial activity introduced by the water reshaped and recolored a small mound. Park officials drilled two holes in the asphalt, and, sure enough, hot water bubbled out. The road — immensely popular with Yellowstone visitors — was closed... Читать дальше...

Watching a game? A certain prospect? Someone catch the eye? Use this as an open thread to debate the day in college football.

Jose Manuel Soria, the minister of industry, energy and tourism, said he expected SEAT to tell his ministry how many vehicles it had produced and sold containing software that cheats on diesel engine emissions tests. Volkswagen has admitted installing defeat devices on diesel engines that switch on pollution controls when the cars are being tested but turn them off when the cars are back on the road.

Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Story by Kendall Jones, via Washington Beer Blog. Sumerian Brewing of Woodinville releases a new beer today at the brewery, the Eruption Double IPA. The beer is ready to tap and is also available (draft only) for restaurant and bar accounts. Eruption Double IPA: ABV 8.3% / 95 IBU: Erupting in aromatics and balanced bittering,... The post Beer Release – Eruption Double IPA, Sumerian Brewing appeared first on Beer News.

BERLIN (AP) — Just one week ago Volkswagen was a company oozing confidence, the world's best-selling automaker with a global brand that appealed to car buyers seeking trustworthy German engineering at an affordable price. [...] the company's fortunes — and its share price — have crashed amid a scandal over rigged emissions tests. Researchers at West Virginia University, tipped off by an environmental group, conducted tests on several diesel vehicles and discovered that two Volkswagen models, a 2012 VW Jetta and a 2013 VW Passat... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Indiana State Police say a small plane has crashed in Fort Wayne, injuring one of its occupants while a second person aboard the plane fled the scene. State Police Sgt. Ron Galaviz says the Cessna 150 clipped treetops before it struck a power line and crashed into the corner of a house's roof about 3:45 a.m. Saturday in a residential area just south of Smith Field Airport.

Nigeria's main goal now is maintain vigilance to make sure that Nigeria has no new polio cases in the next two years so that the WHO can declare Nigeria a polio-free country, Dr. Funsho said. "[...] that happens we are not out of the woods yet," he said. Once stigmatized as the world's polio epicenter, Nigeria in late July celebrated its first year with no reported case of the crippling disease, having overcome obstacles ranging from Islamic extremists who assassinated vaccinators to rumors the vaccine was a plot to sterilize Muslims.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — As Pope Francis visited Philadelphia on Saturday amid blocked-off streets and a massive security operation, a different kind of mobilization was taking place across the Delaware River. Transportation officials urged the thousands of people expected to travel from or through New Jersey to leave their cars at home and use trains, ferries, good old-fashioned shoe leather, or a combination of them. Pope Francis celebrated Mass Saturday morning at Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul... Читать дальше...

The North Carolina Department of Transportation said Saturday the highway, the main route along the Outer Banks, is closed between the Pony Pen and the Hatteras-Ocracoke Ferry Terminal. The Transportation Department says other ferry routes are also being affected and is asking motorists to consult the ferry routes website to check on schedules.

Experts have praised the drones that helped accurately map affected areas, some of which were impassable because of snapped trees and other ground debris. Jerry Hendrix, executive director of the university's Lone Star Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center, says the technology could be used in researching hurricanes and monitoring oil facilities and the U.S-Mexico border.

AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in the state on Friday was $1.99, down 5 cents from last week. Analysts say pump prices will likely continue to drop in New Jersey in the coming weeks, noting that crude oil prices remain low and supplies are abundant.

Feathered friends flock to fair for pigeon beauty contest Chadd — who mainly breeds the English Carrier, French Mondain and Old German Owl varieties of pigeons — is competing in the pigeon contest at the Washington State Fair. An epic, giant pumpkin is situated next to a tall wooden Warré bee hive that he also built himself, where he's farming natural organic honey. A herd of sheep and llamas and alpacas; three standard poodle and komondor mixed-breed dogs (Mike, Jack and Craven); three ragdoll cats (Sparrow... Читать дальше...

The Coast Guard was unable to reach the two men by radio on Friday so it sent a motor life boat from Boothbay Harbor, Maine, and a helicopter from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The Coast Guard took the men by boat to Boothbay Harbor, where they declined medical attention.

Toledo Express Airport officials say they've had trouble getting international flights and passengers checked through customs since the agents consolidated its staff at a smaller airport in Port Clinton.

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker John Boehner says he had planned to resign at the end of last year but stayed on because he feared a leadership shakeup would create too much turmoil for House Republicans. [...] he's stepping down at the end of October, when Congress could once again be scrambling to avert a looming government shutdown, the loss of federal funding for thousands of highway projects and an unprecedented government default. Boehner announced his resignation Friday amid growing discontent... Читать дальше...

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Prosecutors say Kim Dotcom and his colleagues sometimes reveled in their role as "modern-day pirates," discussed how to thwart the justice system, and joked that a judge would one day realize how "evil" they were. Federal authorities have charged Dotcom and the others with conspiracy to commit copyright infringement, racketeering and money laundering. Sometimes they worried about protection, and pondered what action they should take to, and I'm quoting here Mr. Dotcom's words... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Vidal Nuno gave up four runs on his first 14 pitches, and the opening game of the Seattle Mariners' final road series of the season never got much better. Albert Pujols and C.J. Cron hit two-run homers, and the Los Angeles Angels surged within a half-game of playoff position with an 8-4 victory Friday night. The Mariners also loaded the bases in the eighth with a four-run deficit, but Trevor Gott struck out pinch-hitter James Jones. Cruz connected against Richards in the first inning, tying... Читать дальше...

When he returned on Friday night, the scrappy second baseman added two big hits to the Angels' latest win in an impressive surge back up the standings. Albert Pujols and C.J. Cron hit two-run homers, and the Angels moved within a half-game of playoff position with an 8-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Mike Trout went 3 for 5 with an RBI double as the Angels (79-74) won their third straight and nearly closed the gap on the Houston Astros (80-74), who lost to Texas, for the second AL wild card spot. Читать дальше...

Around 20 other people, mainly from South Korea, also suffered injuries Friday night at Amphawa, a popular tourist destination about 60 kilometers (35 miles) west of Bangkok, he said. Bhakin said the drivers of the two boats both face a charge of causing death through negligence, which carries a penalty of up to 10 years imprisonment, as well as failure to navigate a vessel in the proper direction.

After 15 seasons, 337 episodes, three spin-offs and a handful of cast changes through the years, CBS is finally letting go of the show that reinvigorated its network. "What really set it in motion for me was a long, long hair follicle with a tag cell that was caught in the headrest of the passenger side of the jeep," Zuiker tells TVGuide.com. While several networks, most notably ABC, passed on the show, CBS executive Nina Tassler decided to give it a shot. (Tassler, who recently announced plans to step down as chairman of CBS entertainment... Читать дальше...

Snow has apparently traded in his Night's Watch armor for that of the Starks, suggesting that Snow will forsake his Watch brothers and reclaim his Stark heritage. [...] if Snow leaves the Watch, it would allow him to rally the remaining Stark loyalists in a battle against the Boltons, who are currently ruling over the North from Jon's family home Winterfell.