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Travelers are facing long security lines at some U.S.
airports as the partial government shutdown drags on.
And Pierce Shannon Bond has more.
Hawaii is getting hit with its worst flash flooding in more than 20 years, as officials tell people in flooded areas to evacuate.
Muddy floodwaters from heavy rains that fell on soil already saturated from downpours from a winter storm a week ago inundated streets, pushed homes off their foundations, and swallowed vehicles.
More than 230 people have been rescued on Oahu.
A 120-year-old dam is in danger of failing, though officials say water levels there have been receding.
The danger, though, comes if more rain falls.
Green says the flooding could result in around $1 billion in damages.
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The NCAA is suing DraftKings for trademark infringement.
It's seeking an emergency restraining order against the sports betting company to stop the use of registered trademarks that are associated with its basketball tournaments.
That includes March Madness, Final Four, and Sweet 16.
It wants to avoid any appearance of being part of gambling.
DraftKings says its use is not a trademark violation, but it's protected under the First Amendment.
The NCAA says it avoids any appearance of affiliation with gambling companies and has declined sportsbook sponsorships, banned sports betting by athletes and staff, and publicly opposed prop bets and micro bets.