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An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing on Saturday when a passenger’s device caught fire after takeoff, marking the latest in a string of alarming incidents involving lithium ...

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a safety alert warning airlines of the risks of passengers and crew members carrying lithium batteries on board. Cell phones, laptops, portable power ...

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