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United pilot embraces his bone marrow donor after learning she was a passenger on his flight
Passengers usually save their applause for when the plane lands, but on a United flight on Saturday, they were clapping before the aircraft even left the ground.NBC News - 3h -
2 pilots dead after small plane crashes into building near Honolulu airport
Two pilots were killed when a small plane crashed into an abandoned building near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu on Tuesday afternoon, unleashing flames and black smoke.NBC News - 5h -
Portland Pilots vs. Cal-Baker. Roadrunners: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel
How to watch Portland vs. Cal State Bakersfield basketball gameCBS Sports - 6h -
FBI: Pilots of aircraft misidentified as drones hit by lasers
Pilots of aircraft that have been misidentified as drones — amid an uptick of mysterious sightings in recent days — have been hit in the eyes with lasers, the FBI revealed Monday. “FBI Newark and ...The Hill - 6h -
New Jersey governor urges state to ‘calm down’ as FBI looks into drone mystery
Authorities also concerned people could be firing weapons at manned aircraft, leading to lasers hitting pilots’ eyes. What are the flying objects spotted in New Jersey? The governor of New ...The Guardian - 1d -
Drone updates: No national security risk found after 5,000 FBI tips
The FBI has received more than 5,000 tips in the last few weeks about drone sightings in New Jersey and other states, said the joint statement.ABC News - 1d -
Drone sightings a combination of 'lawful' drones, other aircrafts and stars, officials say
Recent drone sightings include a combination of "lawful" drones, other aircrafts and stars, federal government officials said in a statement on Monday. In looking into "the technical data and tips ...The Hill - 1d -
DHS, FBI assisting local authorities in tracking of mysterious drone sightings
Mysterious drone sightings are continuing to cause a stir on the East Coast. Donald Trump's pick for White House national security adviser, Florida Congressman Mike Waltz, says the American people ...CBS News - 2d -
Watch Portland Pilots vs. Willamette Bearcats: TV channel, live stream info, start time
How to watch Portland vs. Willamette basketball gameCBS Sports - 2d -
Many New Jersey drones sightings are 'manned aircraft being misidentified as drones,' FBI says
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security said on Saturday that ongoing investigations around reported drone sightings over New Jersey have found many reports are, in fact, manned aircraft.CNBC - 2d -
Ukrainian drone hits Russia's Chechnya as Kyiv continues pushback
A Ukrainian drone has struck a campus belonging to Russia’s National Guard in the Russian region of Chechnya, as Kyiv continues to strike back after a mass air attack from MoscowABC News - 3d -
On the hunt for mystery drones
The search for answers grows as more mystery drones are spotted over New Jersey, New York, and a handful of other states. NBC News' Maya Eaglin reports.NBC News - 3d -
Where It Isn’t Christmas Until the City Shoots Lasers at 20,000 Crows
In Rochester, N.Y., every year in early December thousands of crows descend on the city, which tries to shoo them away with loud noises and bright lights.The New York Times - 4d -
Who monitors drones in the U.S.?
The laws surrounding drones in the U.S. may create confusion over their local, state and federal enforcement. Jonathan Rupprecht, a commercial pilot and drone lawyer, joins CBS News with more details.CBS News - 5d -
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Pilot avoids jail over crash that killed UK tourist
Jocelyn Spurway suffered fatal spine injuries in the light plane crash on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.BBC News - 5d -
New Jersey drones don't appear to pose national security or public safety threat, FBI says
There have been dozens of sightings of what appear to be drones over New Jersey and adjacent areas in recent weeks.CNBC - 5d -
Many New Jersey ‘drones’ are manned aircraft being flown lawfully, White House says
National security spokesperson says there’s ‘no evidence that reported drone sightings pose a public safety threat’. A review of the large mysterious drones reported flying over parts of New ...The Guardian - 5d -
NSC spokesperson John Kirby on drone sightings, says many are manned aircraft
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby spoke Thursday at the White House press briefing about the mysterious drones that have been spotted over New Jersey recently, saying the Department ...CBS News - 6d -
Supreme Court unveils pilot program for public to reserve courtroom seats
The Supreme Court on Thursday announced a pilot program that will allow members of the public to enter a lottery for reserved courtroom seats during oral arguments. The court has long provided ...The Hill - 6d -
As FBI probe continues, 'drones are not going away': Wharton
A federal multi-agency approach into drones over New Jersey and New York could be valuable exercise for future endeavorsThe Hill - 6d -
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US defense secretary in Japan to support alliance as Osprey aircraft safety causes concern
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has met with officials in Japan to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and Washington's commitment to regional security as threats rise from China and ...ABC News - Dec. 10 -
Frustration grows as FBI investigates unidentified drones in New Jersey
As "mystery drone" videos continue to go viral online, frustration over the unidentified drones is increasing. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz looks into the mystery and speaks to Mine Hill Township Mayor ...NBC News - Dec. 11 -
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Omega Speedmaster Pilot 2024: Price, Specs, Availability
After the pilot-only “Flight Qualified” Speedmaster blew up watch forums, Omega drops a faithful version you can fly.Wired - Dec. 10 -
Who is Friedrich Merz, the pilot politician tipped to be German chancellor?
CDU leader once sidelined by Merkel loves private planes, hates tax bureaucracy, and backs Ukraine. In July 2022, the prevailing political mood in Germany was grim. The economic powerhouse was on ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Tyler Perry Studio President Dies in Plane Crash While Piloting
Steve Mensch was flying a small plane in Homosassa when it crashed.Inc. - Dec. 8 -
Tyler Perry Studios president dies when plane he was piloting crashes
The plane crash happened in Homosassa, about 60 miles north of Tampa.CBS News - Dec. 7 -
Executive of Tyler Perry Studios dies when plane he was piloting crashes
The president of Atlanta-based Tyler Perry Studios has died when the small plane he was piloting crashed on Florida’s Gulf CoastABC News - Dec. 7 -
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Iranian fighter jet crashes in the country's south, killing 2 pilots
An Iranian fighter has jet crashed in the south of the country, killing the two pilotsABC News - Dec. 4 -
Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead FBI, hit with Iranian cyberattack, sources say
The FBI director nominee Kash Patel was hit with what is believed to be a cyberattack emanating from Iran, according to two sources familiar with the situation.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
FBI investigating possible drones spotted over New Jersey
The FBI says it is investigating a series of possible drone flights that have been spotted across parts of New Jersey at night, dating back weeks. Local police say there's no immediate danger to ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Lasers Are Making It Easier to Find Buried Land Mines
The technology searches for buried objects by sending vibrations into the ground and measuring what comes back.Wired - Dec. 4 -
FBI investigating ‘cluster of large drones’ spotted near Trump’s New Jersey golf course
A cluster of large drones spotted flying over central New Jersey — including near a military base and President-elect Donald Trump’s Bedminster golf course — has sparked a federal investigation as ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
FBI investigates mysterious drones filling night sky in New Jersey that have 'unnerved' residents
Large drones have been hovering in formation over northern New Jersey, officials said Monday, leading to "unnerved" residents wondering what's behind these bright, unidentified flying objects ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Russian overnight drone attack hit Ukraine 'critical infrastructure,' air force says
Ukraine's air force said it shot down 22 of 28 Russian drones in Moscow's overnight barrage, though acknowledged "several hits on critical infrastructure facilities."ABC News - Dec. 3
