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Monday February 12, 2018

The Two-Way

Explosion At Substation Plunges Parts Of Puerto Rico Into Darkness Once Again

February 12, 2018 • The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority — under fire for months in the wake of Hurricane Maria — says it thinks power can be restored within a day.

Wednesday August 26, 2015

FCC Hopes To Resolve Largest TV Blackout In U.S. History

Dish Network satellite dishes mounted on an apartment building roof in Palo Alto, Calif. A dispute with Sinclair Broadcasting Group has blocked local stations for over 5 million people. Paul Sakuma/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

FCC Hopes To Resolve Largest TV Blackout In U.S. History

August 26, 2015 • The Federal Communications Commission called a meeting with Dish Network and Sinclair Broadcasting Group. A dispute between the companies has blocked local stations for more than 5 million people.