FAA issues rare nationwide ground stop due to 'extraordinary circumstances'

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Air travel across the country came to a standstill on Friday after the Federal Aviation Administration issued a rare nationwide ground stop citing "extraordinary circumstances"…

Air travel across the country came to a standstill on Friday after the Federal Aviation Administration issued a rare nationwide ground stop citing “extraordinary circumstances” and “reasons of safety.” Aviation correspondent Miles O’Brien reports. Amna Nawaz: Air travel across the country is at a standstill tonight after the Federal Aviation Administration issued a rare nationwide ground stop, citing extraordinary circumstances and reasons of safety. Runways across the country were emptied tonight, and hundreds of flights have been impacted so far. A short time ago, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told reporters he did not believe this was tied to a specific attack.

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