Millions of visitors flock to about 200 balloon festivals across the U.S. each year. Volunteering on balloon crews lets some of those fans pursue the inflatable dream.
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New Mexico Governor Issues 30-Day Ban on Carrying Guns in Public in Albuquerque
The executive order, issued as a declaration of a public health emergency, comes after several recent shootings of children. Critics call the step unconstitutional.
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With Commuters Staying Home, Transit Agencies Try to Reinvent Themselves
In California, Bay Area Rapid Transit has suffered so much that it needs a state bailout — and possibly a new business model.
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The Minneapolis Police Face a Consent Decree. Do They Work?
The Minneapolis Police may agree to court-enforced federal oversight. Experts say it can lead to improvements, though defining success can be difficult.
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The Income Gap Is Becoming a Physical-Activity Divide
Nationwide, poor children and adolescents are participating far less in sports and fitness activities than their more affluent peers.