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UPDATED: U.S. Customs Computer System Goes Down, Creating Throngs Of Travelers Waiting At Airports


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Published Aug 16, 2019

Modified Aug 16, 2019


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Elizabeth Kim

Elizabeth Kim is a reporter on the People and Power desk who covers mayoral power. She previously covered the pandemic, housing, redevelopment and public spaces. A native of Queens, she speaks fluent Mandarin. Got a tip? Email [email protected]

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