Lawmakers express worries about 'complex airspace' after deadly D.C. collision
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Washington DC plane crash live: concerns raised about ‘congestion’ of airspace around Reagan National airport
Public officials and aviation experts resurface concerns about airspace while nominee for secretary of the army tells Senate incident seemed ‘preventable’. Cockpit voice and flight data recorders ...The Guardian - 17m -
WATCH: Nation mourns after deadly DC plane, helicopter collision leaves 67 dead
From the grim recovery effort in the Potomac River to a prayer vigil in Wichita, Kansas, Wednesday's horrific midair collision is being felt across America.ABC News - 2h -
WATCH: Trump blames DEI policies for deadly DC collision, without evidence
Without citing evidence, the president said DEI initiatives for air traffic controllers at the FAA -- under Democratic presidents -- were partly to blame for Wednesday's tragic Washington collision.ABC News - 2h -
Here's what is known about the deadly collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter
A jet with 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter carrying three soldiers while preparing to land at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, DABC News - 6h -
What are the challenges and concerns about the D.C. airspace?
The Coalition to Protect America's Airports, an airport safety advocacy group, said Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C., is the busiest commercial runway in the U.S. Retired Lt. Commander ...CBS News - 7h -
The unanswered questions about the Washington DC plane crash
The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins on the unanswered questions around a fatal crash between a commercial airplane and a military helicopter near Washington DC.BBC News - 8h -
What caused the deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter?
Investigators are beginning to explore how an American Airlines jet and Black Hawk Army helicopter collided over Reagan Washington National Airport.NBC News - 11h -
Deadly American Airlines-helicopter collision highlights concerns with crowded U.S. airspace
Airline executives have pushed the government to modernize air traffic control and alleviate congestion in some of the busiest air corridors in the U.S.CNBC - 12h -
WATCH: Eyewitness describes seeing deadly mid-air plane collision over DC
Ari Schulman says he was driving down the George Washington National Parkway when he witnessed American Airlines flight 5342 collide mid-air with the Army Black Hawk helicopter.ABC News - 20h -
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.ABC News - 9h -
DC plane crash: United States, Russian figure skaters among passengers involved in collision with helicopter
The American Airlines plane collided with an Army helicopter on Wednesday nightCBS Sports - 16h -
Trump administration responds to deadly plane-helicopter collision in D.C.
President Trump said Wednesday night that he had been briefed on the collision between an American Airlines plane and Army Black Hawk helicopter and thanked first responders. The new transportation ...CBS News - 19h -
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 - 19h -
Sen. Tim Kaine on investigation into deadly collision between plane, helicopter
Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the latest on the deadly collision between an American Airlines plane and Army helicopter over Washington, D.C.CBS News - 19h -
American Airlines CEO expresses ‘deep sorrow’ over crash near DC
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom expressed “deep sorrow” about the crash that occurred near Reagan National Airport in Virginia Wednesday. Isom, in a video statement, said the aircraft was ...The Hill - 19h -
Aviation stocks in focus after deadly collision. American Airlines shares decline.
The deadly collision between a military helicopter and a passenger plane sent shares of U.S. carrier American Airlines in premarket trade on Thursday.MarketWatch - 20h -
Video shows deadly midair plane collision above D.C., at least 30 bodies recovered
At least 30 bodies have been recovered and the search effort is ongoing after a plane with 60 passengers and four crewmembers collided in midair with an Army Black Hawk helicopter carrying three ...CBS News - 21h -
Watch: The scene in DC after moment of impact
An American Airlines flight collided in mid-air with a military helicopter on Wednesday night in Washington DC.BBC News - 1d -
Resignation Push Deepens Worries About Effect on Government Services
The Trump administration’s effort to get federal workers to leave their posts could lead to an exodus of experienced employees, some warned.The New York Times - 1d -
Mexican cartels say they aren't worried about Trump's orders: Reporter's notebook
ABC News just spent two nights with members of one of the largest cartels in Mexico as they explained their operations in a town just across the border from the US.ABC News - 1d -
As schools in LA reopen, parents worry about harmful ash from wildfires
Weeks after the worst of the deadly fires tore through Los Angeles suburbs, families are grappling with the reality that toxic ash from burned cars and homes could be a health issue for awhile, ...ABC News - 5d -
Los Angeles Schools Reopen to Relief and Worry About Toxins
Many educators and families were thrilled to get back to some routines as a handful of schools reopened after weeks of closures. Others were worried about remaining dangers in fire-hit areas.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
Don’t worry about Trump’s birthright citizenship order — it’s not going anywhere
This effort to end birthright citizenship is just Trump tossing red meat to MAGA. None of it is going to actually happen.The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Former Olympic swimmer expresses 'relief' after Trump pardon
A former Olympic swimmer has expressed “relief” about President Trump pardoning him, according to a Tuesday report from The Washington Post. “Waking up this morning, I was like: ‘My gosh. Wow, this ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Trump pardons DC officers convicted in deadly moped pursuit
President Trump on Wednesday pardoned two D.C. police officers who were convicted in connection with a fatal collision with a moped during a pursuit by law enforcement. A jury found D.C. ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Worried About Trump’s Tariffs? JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Says You Shouldn’t Be
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the CEO said people need to ‘get over it.’Inc. - Jan. 22 -
‘Not enough room’: Lawmakers fret about indoor inauguration
The Capitol Rotunda might be too small to accommodate every member at Monday’s swearing-in.Politico - Jan. 19 -
‘So Much Uncertainty’: Businesses Worry About Trump’s Many Tariff Plans
The incoming president has floated numerous tariff plans. Retailers say their livelihood could depend on which ultimately come to fruition.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Ulbrich returning as Falcons DC after Jets stint
Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich has been named the Falcons new defensive coordinator, returning to Atlanta where he coached as an assistant from 2015 to 2020.ESPN - Jan. 19 -
Luxurious Pompeii spa complex unearthed after 2,000 years
A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Biden issues a warning to Americans about abuses of power, military industrial complex and AI
President Biden gave his farewell address from the Oval Office on Wednesday night. He issued a warning to Americans, saying that he believes an oligarchy is forming in the U.S. He also raised ...CBS News - Jan. 15 -
Educators worry about how to talk immigration with families facing mass deportations
The morning after Election Day last year, Melanie Claros, a civics teacher and ESL coordinator at a South Florida school where half the students are Latino, found herself having to do a job beyond ...NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Dozens injured after Strasbourg tram collision
Two trams collide at the French city's main train station, a prefecture spokesperson says.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Biden aides express optimism about Gaza ceasefire negotiations
President Joe Biden aides are once again expressing hope that Israel and Hamas could be close to reaching a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held by the terrorist group.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
‘Inflation levels seem to be increasing’: Businesses are worried about tariffs and rising prices.
The holiday shopping season gave a boost to service-oriented companies in December, but top executives were wary of potential Trump tariffs and a recent uptick in inflation.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
FBI concerned about copycat potential after deadly New Orleans attack
Bulletin says vehicle-ramming attacks ‘likely to remain attractive’ and urges law-enforcement agencies to be alert. US law enforcement and intelligence agencies are reportedly concerned about ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Why this analyst isn’t worried about Tesla’s deliveries miss
Tesla has “a generational set of growth opportunities ahead,” according to Canaccord Genuity.MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
Sydney duo 'conscious and talking' after BBL collision
Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams are both "conscious and talking" after colliding with each other while playing for Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Pelosi returns to DC after hip surgery in Germany
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said she is en route to Washington after recently undergoing a hip replacement surgery in Germany following a fall in Luxembourg last month. “I am on ...The Hill - Jan. 2
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Two black boxes recovered from crashed jet, to be sent to NTSB for analysis
Two black boxes have been recovered from the jet involved in the D.C. plane crash. NBC News’ Jay Blackman reports on the possible analysis NTSB will go through once they get the boxes.NBC News - 9h -
What caused the deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter?
Investigators are beginning to explore how an American Airlines jet and Black Hawk Army helicopter collided over Reagan Washington National Airport.NBC News - 11h -
During a moment of national mourning, Trump chooses to attack DEI policies
Even though the investigation is ongoing and few details have been released, Trump quickly cast blame for the deadly midair collision that happened Wednesday night.NBC News - 14h -
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 - 10h -
What we know about the victims of the D.C. midair collision
Sixty passengers and four crew members were aboard American Eagle Flight 5342, and the Black Hawk helicopter was carrying three people when they collided over the Potomac River.NBC News - 6h
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