The Latest: FAA lifts nationwide ground stop on flights that halted travel across the US

The Federal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume after the agency lifted a nationwide ground stop caused by communications problems
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The FAA has implemented a ground stop at U.S. airports, including ones in the Bay Area and Southern California. Follow along for live updates.