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Hamas says it released Edan Alexadner in goodwill gesture toward U.S.
The Israeli military confirmed that Edan Alexander had been turned over to the Red Cross and was being brought to Israeli forces. Israeli authorities did not provide details.

Air traffic controllers briefly lose radar access again at Newark airport
The Federal Aviation Administration said the radar at the facility in Philadelphia that directs planes in and out of Newark airport went black for 90 seconds at 3:55 a.m. Friday.

New report shows NYC helicopter breaking apart in midair
April's helicopter disaster in the Hudson River off Jersey City highlights critical safety issues in aerial tourism.

White House proposes overhaul of outdated US air traffic control system
The plan calls for six new air traffic control centers, along with technology and communications upgrades at all of the nation’s air traffic facilities over the next three years, said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

Homeland Security chief: travelers with no REAL ID can fly
Those who still lack an identification that complies with the REAL ID law “may be diverted to a different line, have an extra step,” Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem said.

Trump says only 21 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza still alive
One American, Edan Alexander of Tenafly, had been among the 24 hostages believed to be alive, with the bodies of several other Americans also held by Hamas after its Oct. 7, 2023, assault on Israel.

Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis
Throngs of ordinary faithful made their way slowly to the 16th-century basilica's main altar, where Francis' simple open wooden casket was perched on a slight ramp, as four Swiss Guards stood at attention.

Feds give yet another month to stop toll that Trump hates
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy gave New York State another 30 days — until May 21 — to stop collecting the toll, or at least explain why they’re not breaking the law by continuing with the program after the government revoked its federal approval in February.

Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday
The cardinals set Pope Francis' funeral for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, to be celebrated by the dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni Battista.

Wife of disgraced NJ ‘gold bar’ senator found guilty in Menendez bribery scheme
Nadine Menendez, the wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, was convicted Monday of teaming up with her husband to accept bribes of cash, gold bars and a luxury car from three New Jersey men looking for help with their business dealings or legal troubles.