Experts ask why Black Hawk chopper may have been flying above allowed altitude

This data point is one of several key mysteries investigators are exploring as they seek to explain what caused the nation's worst air disaster in more than a decade, aviation experts said.

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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 ...
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Sen. Duckworth, former Black Hawk pilot, on flying in D.C. airspace

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a former Blackhawk pilot, talked with CBS News' Nikole Killion about the midair collision of a plane and Blackhawk helicopter.
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Why ditching the penny may not cost Americans much

Rounding prices to the nearest nickel would not have “any significant inflationary consequences,” a 2023 study found.
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Washington DC plane crash live: ‘black box’ data recorder recovered from Black Hawk helicopter

Officials say over 100 family members of victims are in the Washington area for briefings and that every air traffic controller involved is under intense scrutiny. Alarms raised about ‘congested’ ...
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Sean McDermott: I told team we wouldn't get calls, but you have to play above it

After the Texans lost to the Chiefs in the divisional round of the playoffs, their head coach DeMeco Ryans and players from the team made comments about having to play against both the Chiefs and ...
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DCA crash: Timeline of Black Hawk, plane collision

Planes are once again taking off and landing at Reagan Washington Airport as things get back to normal amid an anything-but-normal situation.
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Experts ask why Black Hawk chopper may have been flying above allowed altitude

This data point is one of several key mysteries investigators are exploring as they seek to explain what caused the nation's worst air disaster in more than a decade, aviation experts said.
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Experts ask why Black Hawk chopper may have been flying above allowed altitude

This data point is one of several key mysteries investigators are exploring as they seek to explain what caused the nation's worst air disaster in more than a decade, aviation experts said.
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Sen. Duckworth, former Black Hawk pilot, on flying in D.C. airspace

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a former Blackhawk pilot, talked with CBS News' Nikole Killion about the midair collision of a plane and Blackhawk helicopter.
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Sen. Duckworth, former Black Hawk pilot, on flying in D.C. airspace

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a former Blackhawk pilot, talked with CBS News' Nikole Killion about the midair collision of a plane and Blackhawk helicopter.
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Black Hawk chopper involved in D.C. collision was on training flight

There were three soldiers aboard the Sikorsky H-60 Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines flight carrying 64 people outside Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. Defense ...
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Former Black Hawk pilot examines D.C. plane crash

As we learn more about the deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and military helicopter in Washington, D.C., military officials are joining the search for clues that will help determine ...
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What to know about the deadly American Airlines and Black Hawk helicopter collision

An Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with a regional jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday evening, U.S. officials confirmed to ABC News.
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'Go None Of The Aboves!' Why NHL Utah's Three Name Options Leave A Lot To Be Desired

Utah's NHL team is down to three names in its search, including one whose potential meaning raises eyebrows. Maybe they should just stick with Utah Hockey Club.
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Duckworth, a former Black Hawk pilot, on D.C. plane crash

Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a former Black Hawk pilot, is weighing in on the deadly collision in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Nikole Killion spoke to Duckworth about her own experience in a ...
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What it's like flying in a Black Hawk helicopter

More questions are emerging about the Army Black Hawk helicopter involved in a fatal collision above the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Ellee Watson reports.
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Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger jet collide near D.C.

An American Airlines plane collided with a Black Hawk helicopter in midair outside of Washington, D.C., near Reagan Washington National Airport. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris ...
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Why the IRS may be coming to tax your cryptocurrency

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DOGE may target the penny: Why do we still have it anyway?

It costs more than three pennies to produce one penny — so why haven't we ditched it yet?
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Trump: Zelensky 'shouldn't have allowed' war with Russia to happen

President Trump suggested Friday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky bore some responsibility for the war that began almost three years ago with Russia's invasion. “Zelensky — I will say ...
The Hill - Jan. 24
Does Putin know why Ukraine fights on? Because we prize freedom above stability and wealth | Andrey Kurkov

This long and awful war has taught Ukrainians to love and value their country – and its beauty – even more. Last November, my wife Elizabeth planted a great many tulip and daffodil bulbs in the ...
The Guardian - Jan. 24
Over 60M kids' data may have been stolen: What you need to know

More than 62 million students and 9.5 million teachers may have had their data stolen, according to a new report.
The Hill - Jan. 24
Deaths of 56 babies at NHS trust may have been preventable, BBC told

Two whistleblowers also believe the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s maternity units are unsafe.
BBC News - Jan. 17
30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises Above 7% for First Time Since May

The latest jump threatens to sideline more buyers and sellers.
The New York Times - Jan. 16
Syrians in Germany ask to be allowed to visit home and keep protected status

Refugee organisations say many want to ‘go and have a look’ after fall of Assad regime but fear losing asylum rights . Syrians in Germany have called on the government to allow them to travel to ...
The Guardian - Jan. 16
A New Mario Kart May Have Been Revealed In Switch 2 Trailer

Nintendo has seemingly revealed what looks like a brand-new Mario Kart game for the Switch 2 in the console's trailer.. Near the end of the Switch 2's reveal trailer, Mario Kart footage of Mario, ...
GameSpot - Jan. 16
Why hasn’t Tulip Siddiq been sacked?

City minister’s proximity to Keir Starmer and delayed reaction from Tory opposition are part of the picture
Financial Times - Jan. 13
New Superconductive Materials Have Just Been Discovered

Three exotic new species of superconductivity were spotted last year, illustrating the myriad ways electrons can join together to form a frictionless quantum soup.
Wired - Jan. 12
A king's subtle response to Trump and why the Romans may have gotten dumber: News quiz

Denmark takes a stand against Trump's Greenland ambitions, Meta makes a big policy change, and Eli Manning reveals the one team he'd want to buy.
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Here's why you shouldn't fly drones over Southern California's wildfire-ravaged areas

If a drone is in the air, then all firefighting aerial operations shut down. That's just one of the many warnings officials hope people take to heart.
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Treasury: Covid Stimulus May Have Contributed to Inflation

Treasury secretary Janet Yellen said spending could have have contributed ‘a little bit’ to rising inflation.
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Meta glasses allowed truck-ramming suspect to blend in: Experts

In a self-recorded video, the suspect in the deadly New Orleans truck-ramming attack was wearing Meta smart glasses to scout out his rampage.
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Why supporters of South Korea’s impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol are flying US flags

The prominence of the US flag at conservative rallies reflects a complex intersection of religion, politics and identity that defines South Korea’s far-right movement. Live updates: investigators ...
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