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Travel chaos as record number of Americans expected to return home after July 4 | GMA

The TSA has screened more than 9 million people at U.S. airports since Thursday, while thousands experienced delayed flights and cancellations over the long weekend….

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50 million Americans expected to travel for July 4 weekend l GMA

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos shares the latest updates ahead of the busy holiday weekend and how recent flight delays and high gas prices could affect…

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The best and worst times to travel l GMA

We are breaking down the best and worst times to travel as the holiday exodus begins for Memorial Day weekend. #ABCNews #Travel #MemorialDayWeekend source

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Gov. Phil Murphy strikes down mask mandate on New Jersey mass transit

ABC’s medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel discusses the TSA no longer enforcing mask mandates and which masks are best for people who want to continue…

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Breaking down removal of mask mandates

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to Dr. Alok Patel of Stanford Children’s Health about a judge’s ruling overturning the extension of the federal mask mandate…

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Holiday travel ramps up, some airports add on-site testing l GMA

The TSA screened over 2 million people over the weekend as airports braced for holiday travelers, preparing to see more than double the passengers than…

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Airports brace for busy travel days ahead of Christmas l GMA

The TSA has screened more than 12 million passengers since last week, despite concerns over the omicron variant. #ABCNews #Omicron #TSA #Travel #Christmas source

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Record number expected on the roads this Christmas l GMA

Around 100 million people are expected to travel by car this holiday season, a record number, according to AAA. #ABCNews #Travel #AAA #Christmas source

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More than 1,000 holiday flights canceled due to omicron variant l GMA

Nearly 1,700 planes were grounded on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as COVID-19 cases soared among flight attendants and other ground personnel. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/32H2AoN…

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ABC News Live: Airlines blame the spread of omicron for staffing shortages

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TSA vaccine mandate arrives and could affect holiday travel plans l GMA

TSA employees are included in the government’s Nov. 22 immunization deadline for federal employees. #ABCNews #TSA #VaccineMandate #Travel source

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Accidental gun discharge sparks panic at Atlanta airport l GMA

Authorities are still searching for the man who carried a gun through the TSA security checkpoint. The man grabbed the gun and fled the airport….

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Record number of passengers expected to pass through TSA checkpoints

Travel numbers around the nation are now nearing pre-pandemic levels. WATCH FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: https://abc.com/shows/world-news-tonight WATCH WORLD NEWS TONIGHT ON HULU: https://bit.ly/3iQLwPp…

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More than twice the normal number of sick calls: TSA

An air traffic controller who is working with no pay said he told his three daughters that there’d be no dance class, soccer or gymnastics…

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Airport security checkpoints close amid shutdown

Air travelers across the country are feeling the impact as TSA employees who aren’t getting paid call out sick, forcing closures at airports in Miami…

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The government shutdown impacts security at US airports

Some TSA workers are not showing up to work, mostly for financial reasons, as the shutdown reaches day 30. WATCH FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS…

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TSA sickouts increase as government shutdown drags on

The TSA said 10 percent of its workforce called in sick Sunday, more than three times what’s normal, adding that employees are reporting they cannot…

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President Joe Biden delivered a blunt message to both allies and adversaries | ABC News

On his first foreign trip since taking office, President Joe Biden delivered a blunt message to both allies and adversaries, particularly Russian President Vladimir Putin….

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Longer lines and higher fares for travelers

The TSA is experiencing a staff shortage and fewer drivers are available through ride hailing apps. ABC News’ Andrea Fujii has the details. source

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TSA braces for travel surge for the Holiday weekend l On Location

This July 4th weekend is expected to be the busiest travel period since the start of the pandemic with an estimated 3.5 million people flying…

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