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plus ask how to get up to a $750 prepaid card with qualifying internet. hello, everyone, at this hour, airline meltdown. canceling thousands ever flights that could strand flyers until friday. and in new york where officials expect a death toll to climb. and he said he s not a criminal but incoming new york congressman george santos admits to lying on his resume about liz jobs and his education and his business dealings. and good morning, i m amara walker in for kate bolduan. a travel nightmare. around 90% of u.s. flights canceled today are on southwest airlines are days before folks