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Computer problem grounds all American Airlines flights

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Computer problem grounds all American Airlines flights
American Airlines this afternoon grounded its entire fleet of planes because of a computer problem with its reservation and booking system. The airline alerted the public to the issue via Twitter just after noon. That was followed by another tweet announcing a "system-wide ground delay until 4:00 p.m. CT." Read More


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Boston techies on way to raising $50K to support Boston Marathon bombing victims
Nonprofit outfit Technology Underwriting Greater Good (TUGG) of Cambridge, Mass., and Boston-based Fundraise.com are seeking to raise $50K to support victims of Monday's Boston Marathon bombings. According to the groups, all proceeds will be donated to programs working with victims of the attacks including Red Cross and Children's Hospital. Read More

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