Visitors to Six Flags in San Antonio say they were left hanging in mid-air for about 10 minutes after operators stopped the Supergirl Sky Flight ride because a guest had their phone out, a violation of the park’s safety policy.
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* A Trump-backed bill could require states to introduce proof of citizenship before allowing people to vote. We explore the issue with experts.
* Unmanned drones are cheaper, easier to mass-produce and have the power to change the balance of wars around the world. We talk to NPR correspondents who are covering the new battlefield.
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