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Family Sues Salt Lake City Airport Over Man's Death in Jet Engine
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Lawsuit Claims Hinge and Tinder Failed to Protect Denver Women from Serial Rapist
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Michigan State Police are cracking down on distracted driving with a new law that specifically prohibits watching videos and texting while driving. The law aims to reduce traffic crashes and deaths caused by distracted driving. Exceptions include using the phone for emergency situations. Police urge drivers to keep their phones out of their hands to avoid being pulled over.