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Plane and Aircraft Tug Collide in Chicago, Critically Injuring Driver
The wing of an Air Wisconsin plane struck the vehicle, which was trying to cross a taxiway at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, officials said.The New York Times - 5h -
Presidential reactions to national tragedies can "live in our collective memory"
John Dickerson, "CBS Evening News" co-anchor and presidential historian, reflects on how presidential reactions to national tragedies can "live in our collective memory" — and how President Trump's ...CBS News - 5h -
Congress eyes probe, reforms in response to aircraft tragedy
Lawmakers in both parties say Congress is gearing up to play an aggressive role in the federal response to this week's deadly collision between a military helicopter and a commercial passenger ...The Hill - 12h -
Plane collides with aircraft tug at O'Hare Airport; tug driver critically injured
The FAA said Air Wisconsin Flight 6181 collided with an aircraft tug while approaching a gate at O'Hare International.CBS News - 19h -
Father of Black Hawk pilot killed in crash recalls learning of tragedy on news
Among the D.C. crash victims was Staff Sergeant Ryan O'Hara, the crew chief on the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines passenger plane. Mark Strassmann spoke to his ...CBS News - 1d -
What are Black Hawk helicopters and how are they used? What to know after the D.C. aircraft crash
The military helicopter that collided with a regional jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, in a crash that killed all 67 people aboard both aircraft, was a UH-60 Black Hawk, ...NBC News - 2d -
Yahoo Sports AM: Tragedy on the Potomac
In today's edition: Tragedy over the Potomac, NBA All-Star reserves, Mikayla makes history, Duke-UNC in Durham, Rory's slam dunk ace, and more.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Morning Report — Aviation tragedy tests Trump
In today’s issue: President Trump sought Thursday to command the aftermath of a national aviation tragedy with reassurance, but without the patience to turn a moment of silence for the victims ...The Hill - 2d -
Boston Skating Club is at the center of another airplane tragedy
Nancy Kerrigan stepped to the microphone at the Boston Skating Club in Norwood, Massachusetts, visibly shaken.NBC News - 3d -
Tragedy hits home for Reagan National’s powerful frequent flyers
Lawmakers have an intimate, and paternalistic, relationship with the airport where 67 died Wednesday.Politico - 3d -
The 2 Aircraft That Collided Over Washington are Both Workhorses in Use Around the World
What to know about Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet involved in the deadly crash.Inc. - 3d -
Senators grill Trump's picks as nation grapples with D.C. plane crash tragedy
President Trump's picks for FBI director Kash Patel was on Capitol Hill for his Senate confirmation hearing as Washington, D.C., deals with the deadly midair crash involving a passenger jet and ...CBS News - 3d -
Kansas rep: Crash near Reagan National ‘a tragedy that touches our community’
Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kan.) said Thursday that the deadly plane crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night will “be a tragedy that touches our community.” Estes represents ...The Hill - 3d -
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38 Injured After ‘Unexpected Aircraft Movement’ on a United Flight
The authorities in Nigeria said that the United Airlines plane had to return to Lagos after the episode. Six people were treated at a hospital, officials said.The New York Times - 5d -
Flight to DC returns to Nigeria with injured passengers after 'unexpected aircraft movement'
A flight to Washington, D.C., returned to Nigeria after “unexpected aircraft movement” caused injuries, United Airlines said. A statement from United emailed to The Hill on Monday said that one of ...The Hill - 6d -
38 hurt as United flight from Nigeria to D.C. experiences 'unexpected aircraft movement,' officials say
Thirty-eight people were injured, six of them hospitalized, after a United Airlines flight from Nigeria to Washington, D.C., experienced problems midair, Nigerian officials said.NBC News - Jan. 26 -
White House says migrant deportation flights with military aircraft have begun
The Trump administration has started flying immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally out of the country using military aircraft, a White House spokesperson said Friday. White House press secretary ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
California fires: NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley's father helping fight L.A. wildfires with private aircraft
R.K. Smithley has been flying upwards of six missions a day to drop fire retardant across Los AngelesCBS Sports - Jan. 23 -
A 'National Tragedy' in India: Popcorn Is Taxed Three Ways
Critics say the multiplicity of tax rates on the humble snack is emblematic of why India remains a difficult place to do business.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22 -
An American tragedy: how Biden paved the way for Trump’s White House return
To admirers, Biden will remain one of the most consequential one-term presidents in US history – to detractors, he was undone by a fatal flaw. His back straight, his voice steady, Joe Biden stood ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Drone above site of Starmer-Zelenskyy meeting in Kyiv draws anti-aircraft fire
Aircraft – possibly a Russian decoy – seen above presidential palace where UK PM is meeting Ukrainian president. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Anti-aircraft fire has erupted in Kyiv ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Triumph, tragedy and an occultist: life at the dawn of mountaineering
A new book chronicles the struggles of early climbers as they attempted to mount expeditions on the world’s highest peaks. In 1907, Tom Longstaff made the first known summit of a 7,000-plus-meter ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
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Biden announces aircraft carriers will be named for Bush, Clinton
The latest line of U.S. carriers is named for Gerald R. Ford, and another of the multi-billion-dollar ships bears John F. Kennedy's name.CBS News - Jan. 14 -
A young gorilla rescued from an aircraft hold recovers at Istanbul zoo
A young gorilla rescued from a plane’s cargo hold is recovering at an Istanbul zoo, officials said Sunday, while wildlife officers consider returning him to his natural habitat.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Young gorilla rescued from aircraft hold recovers at Istanbul zoo
A young gorilla rescued from a plane’s cargo hold is recovering at an Istanbul zoo while wildlife officers consider returning him to his natural habitatABC News - Jan. 12 -
FBI investigating Los Angeles firefighting aircraft damaged by drone
An investigation is underway into an unauthorized drone that hit a firefighting aircraft while it battled raging wildfires in Los Angeles last week.CBS News - Jan. 12 -
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For TV reporters covering fires in L.A., the tragedy gets personal
Journalists telling the fire story to the nation are keeping emotions in check as they deal with the massive losses, and requests to check if friends' homes are still standing.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 11 -
Legal fight over €2.5bn worth of aircraft stuck in Russia plays out in Dublin
World’s largest aircraft lessors and insurance firms battle over compensation for jets stranded after Ukraine invasion. Sitting in a nondescript building near the high court in Dublin, about 40 ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
FAA: Firefighting aircraft damaged by drone over Palisades Fire
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that an aircraft was damaged by a drone Thursday while fighting the deadly Palisades fire in Los Angeles. “Fire officials informed the FAA that a ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Firefighting aircraft hit by drone
A Canadian Super Scooper plane was hit by a drone while flying over the Palisades Fire. The plane is expected to fly again, but as KNBC's David Biggar reports, the FAA is investigating as flying ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Aubrey Plaza calls husband's death 'unimaginable tragedy'
The actress and filmmaker's family ask for privacy after the announcement of his death at the weekend.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Aubrey Plaza says husband's death was an 'unimaginable tragedy'
Aubrey Plaza made a brief statement Monday on the death of her husband, Jeff Baena, at the age of 47 and asked for privacy.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7 -
Aubrey Plaza calls husband Jeff Baena’s death ‘an unimaginable tragedy’
Actor and her late partner’s family issue joint statement thanking supporters and asking for privacy. Aubrey Plaza has released a statement after the death of her husband, Jeff Baena , who was ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Two arrested for tragedy chanting at Anfield including man from Tennessee
Arrests followed Manchester United’s trip to Liverpool Another six detained and asked to attend interviews Police arrested two men, including one from Tennessee, and detained eight people in ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
A year after Boeing's door plug accident, the aircraft giant faces a steep road to recovery
A year after a door plug blew out of a nearly new Boeing 737 Max 9, the manufacturer is outlining the progress it has made.CNBC - Jan. 5 -
Tragedies highlight need for mental health checks for vets
Two military service members, Shamsud-Din Jabbar and Matthew Livelsberger, have been named as suspects in recent horrific acts, highlighting the need for mental health checks for veterans and ...The Hill - Jan. 4
