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Goodell: NFL 'better' because of diversity efforts
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he doesn't believe the NFL's policies to promote diversity are in conflict with the Trump administration's efforts to ban diversity, equity and inclusion ...ESPN - 2h -
Amid search for victims, crews begin delicate removal of wreckage from the Potomac
Even as crews continued to comb the Potomac River for victims' remains, the Army Corp of Engineers began recovering the wreckage of the midair crash.ABC News - 3h -
Crews begin lifting wreckage from D.C. crash out of Potomac River
Crews began lifting pieces of the American Airlines regional jet that crashed into the Potomac River after last week's midair collision with an Army helicopter. Kris Van Cleave has the details.CBS News - 3h -
Crews remove first pieces of plane crash wreckage from Potomac River
Crews have removed the first pieces of wreckage from the American Airlines plane that collided midair with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C., last week. CBS News senior ...CBS News - 3h -
American Airlines engine, fuselage lifted from Potomac in recovery efforts of D.C. crash victims
Crews began the complex job of lifting American Airlines Flight 5432 from the Potomac River after it collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter in the Washington, D.C., area.NBC News - 5h -
Crews Lift Wreckage From D.C. Plane Crash Out of Potomac
Salvage workers removed an engine and the fuselage of the passenger jet that crashed into the river last week after colliding with a U.S. Army helicopter.The New York Times - 6h -
D.C. plane crash wreckage being removed from Potomac River
Crews spent the weekend positioning cranes and other key equipment following last week's deadly plane crash near Washington, D.C.CBS News - 11h -
Inside operations to remove wreckage of D.C. midair crash from Potomac River
Salvage operations are underway Monday to remove an American Airlines plane's fuselage from the Potomac River following its midair collision with an Army helicopter last week. Search crews hope ...CBS News - 12h -
Crews to remove American Airlines plane from Potomac River soon
Operations to begin pulling from the Potomac River the wreckage of an American Airlines plane that collided with an Army helicopter could start as soon as Monday. The remains of 55 of the 67 people ...CBS News - 15h -
Third soldier identified in deadly midair collision over Potomac
All three soldiers who were on board the Army Black Hawk helicopter when it collided with an American Airlines regional jet near Washington D.C., on Jan. 29 have been identified.NBC News - 1d -
Crews awaiting equipment to pull plane fuselage from Potomac River
Crews have recovered 41 bodies from the wreckage of the American Airlines regional jet and Army Black Hawk helicopter sitting in the Potomac River. Now, they're waiting for additional equipment to ...CBS News - 3d -
From the archives: 1982 Air Florida plane crash into icy Potomac River in Washington, D.C.
On Jan. 13, 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the 14th Street Bridge and plunged into the icy Potomac River near Washington, D.C., killing 70 passengers and four crew members. CBS News' Dan ...CBS News - 3d -
40+ bodies pulled from Potomac near Reagan National
More than 40 bodies have been recovered from the Potomac River after a deadly mid-air collision sent an Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines plane diving into the icy water earlier this ...The Hill - 3d -
NTSB combs Potomac River for evidence of what led to deadly midair collision near D.C.
Nearly 50 NTSB investigators will be searching the Potomac River for evidence to piece together what led to Wednesday night's deadly midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet and ...CBS News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Examining the D.C. plane crash, recovery efforts and the investigation
Sixty passengers and four crew members were on board Flight 5342, while three soldiers were on the Army Black Hawk helicopter at the time of the midair crash. Investigators believe there are no ...CBS News - 4d -
What Caused a Crash Into the Potomac? For Trump, It Was Diversity.
In a briefing that recalled his most extreme first term remarks, President Trump said without any evidence that diversity initiatives caused the midair collision.The New York Times - 4d -
Homeland Security Committee Chairman: 'NTSB will get to the bottom' of Potomac collision
Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.), chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the federal investigations into the collision between a passenger jet and military ...NBC News - 4d -
CBC blasts Trump's DEI comments after Potomac plane crash
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) on Thursday sharply criticized President Trump for casting blame for the fatal plane crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on diversity, equity and ...The Hill - 4d -
Draymond torches KAT for defensive effort against Jokić
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green publicly called out New York Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns' defensive effort against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
'Something was very wrong': Witness describes midair collision over Potomac
While driving home, Ari Shulman said a "spray of sparks" in the sky caught his attention as he watched in horror the midair collision unfold.ABC News - 4d -
Axelrod rips Trump’s 'craven' remarks on deadly Potomac crash
Democratic strategist David Axelrod sharply criticized President Trump for “craven” remarks in the aftermath of the plane crash in Washington, D.C. “Even as the hunt for bodies continues, and ...The Hill - 4d -
Deadly plane crash in D.C.'s Potomac River after midair collision with helicopter
Search efforts continue after an American Airlines plane from Wichita, with 64 people on board, collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., and crashed into the Potomac River.CBS News - 4d -
FirstFT: Rescuers search for survivors in the Potomac River
Also in today’s newsletter, SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25bn in OpenAI, and London’s gold shortageFinancial Times - 4d -
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Watch: EarthCam video shows explosion over Potomac River
EarthCam footage appears to show an explosion over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. This happened amid reports that a regional jet collided in midair with a helicopter while on approach to ...NBC News - 5d -
Small Plane Crashes in Potomac River Near Reagan National Airport
The airport said on social media thatThe New York Times - 5d -
Targeted immigration enforcement efforts underway in Chicago
Multiple sources told CBS News Chicago that those held by ICE Sunday have active warrants.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
'What a catch!' Voll's spectacular effort removes Ecclestone
Australia's Georgie Voll takes a spectacular catch to remove Sophie Ecclestone as Australia close on victory in the final match of the T20 series of the Women's Ashes.BBC News - Jan. 25 -
Analyzing Gov. Newsom's fact-checking efforts on wildfires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking to the internet to fight wildfire misinformation. CBS News Sacramento investigative reporter Julie Watts and the CBS News Confirmed team have partnered up to ...CBS News - Jan. 24 -
How DOGE’s Efforts May Be Unlucky for the U.S. Penny
A DOGE social media post details the cost of producing nearly valueless one cent coins, sparking speculation it may add pennies to its federal cost-cutting hit list.Inc. - Jan. 23 -
How you can help the humanitarian effort in Gaza
And other philanthropic initiatives to support in FebruaryFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Trump orders FAA to terminate DEI hiring efforts
President Trump on Tuesday issued an executive order directing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to "return to non-discriminatory, merit-based hiring" and eliminate diversity, equity and ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
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What an indoor Trump inauguration means for preparation efforts
The second inauguration of Donald Trump will be held indoors Monday in anticipation of frigid weather. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on reactions to the decision ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Where power meets money in Trump’s gilded city on the Potomac
The second Trump presidency is being shaped by corporate interests, with tech magnates like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos leading the charge, while Trump appointees such as Scott Bessent are bringing ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Incarcerated firefighters join California wildfire battle efforts
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has deployed 931 incarcerated firefighters and 114 support staff through its Fire Camp Program.The Hill - Jan. 13 -
U.S. Companies Cut Diversity Efforts as Challenges Mount
At least six major U.S. companies modified their DEI policies last year.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
Effort to unionize college athletes hits road block
The legal efforts to unionize college athletes appear to be running out of steam this month as a new Republican-led administration gets set to take over the federal agency in charge of ruling on ...ESPN - Jan. 10 -
Wildfire emergency relief efforts underway
Southern California wildfires have killed at least 5 people, forced tens of thousands to evacuate and burned several thousand structures. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports on an emergency ...CBS News - Jan. 9
