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Running Out of Space  So much snow has now fallen in Boston that the haul could fill the Super Bowl champions’ Gillette Stadium 90 times, said the Massachusetts' governor. Another snowstorm hit today capping off a record month of accumulation. Now Boston is out of space. Melters are using flame burners to dissolve the snow and the city may be forced to dump some in its typically off-limits iconic harbor.     Learn More

In-Flight Close Calls  It’s happened at busy airports in LA, Chicago, Dallas and Atlanta. Pilots are reporting close calls at 4,000 feet, but not with other airplanes. They’re spotting drones where they’re not allowed -- high above where they’re legal -- and a collision could bring real damage to the planes.     Learn More

Alabama’s Marriage Battle  Roughly two-thirds of the counties in Alabama refused to grant marriage licenses today as same-sex marriage arrived in the Deep South to cheers, protests and controversy. Marriages took place after a Supreme Court ruling that lead some to ask: Did the court tip its hand to how it will rule nationwide?     Learn More

Kayla’s Fate?  Three days after asking ISIS militants to contact them privately over their daughter’s fate, Kayla Mueller’s parents are in a “fragile state” with no proof that their daughter was killed. Instead, the terrorist group released a propaganda video featuring another hostage. NBC’s Andrea Mitchell has the latest, including what happened when the military tried to find Mueller in June.     Learn More

‘American Sniper’ Trial  “American Sniper” is setting records as the highest grossing war movie of all time just as the real life “American Sniper” trial is set to begin. Eddie Routh is accused of murdering Navy Seal Chris Kyle at a shooting range. Kyle reportedly wanted to help Routh cope with post-traumatic stress, but the former Marine is accused of turning on him. Charged with capital murder, Routh is expected to plead not guilty by reason of insanity.     Learn More

Car Hacking Dangers  You're not the only one who knows where you're driving. A Congressional report finds there are significant security gaps in car computer systems that put drivers at risk to ‘car hacking.’ "You don't need a crowbar to hack into a car,” said Sen. Ed Markey, “you just need an iPad."     Learn More

Name That Town  If you’ve ever grimaced at how people mangle the pronunciation of your town’s name, you might appreciate the sentiment some folks in Bangor, Maine shared recently. Tired of hearing their picturesque town’s name bungled, its residents took action with a video that’s now gone viral.     Learn More

A Note From Lester      Learn More