Jan 31 After Target backs away from diversity programs, civil rights activists call for a boycott By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Target announced last Friday that it would join other American brands in scaling back their DEI goals and activities, which have come under attack from conservatives and the new White House of President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jan 31 Police boats return to the Potomac River for D.C. plane crash recovery and investigation By Lolita Baldor, Tara Copp, Adriana Gomez Licon, Lea Skene, Associated Press Law enforcement officials told The Associated Press that more than 40 bodies have been pulled from the river as the massive recovery effort continues Friday. Continue reading
Jan 31 A quick guide to the NTSB as it investigates the D.C. plane collision By Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people brought renewed focus on the federal agency charged with investigating aviation disasters. National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Jennifer… Continue reading
Jan 30 Watch 7:57 What investigators revealed about the jet and helicopter collision in D.C. that killed 67 By John Yang, Courtney Norris, Jackson Hudgins, Veronica Vela Investigators are trying to determine why a U.S. Army helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet collided in the air as the plane was trying to land in Washington. Officials believe everyone on board both aircraft died when they crashed… Continue watching
Jan 30 Watch 6:23 Breaking down the moments that led up to the worst U.S. aviation disaster since 2001 By Miles O'Brien, Azhar Merchant The mid-air collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter near Washington has left many searching for answers. To break down the crash, Geoff Bennett spoke with aviation correspondent Miles O'Brien. Continue watching
Jan 30 WATCH: Plane that collided with military helicopter in ‘standard flight pattern,’ Duffy says By Associated Press Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who was sworn in earlier this week, said on Thursday both an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army helicopter were in standard flight patterns before they collided above Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington,… Continue reading
Jan 30 White House stenographers are struggling to keep up with Trump’s flood of public remarks By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Trump been speaking nearly nonstop since starting his second term, drowning out dissenting voices and leaving his opponents struggling to be heard. Continue reading
Jan 30 FBI sees sharp spike of sexual misconduct claims in its ranks as agency works to eliminate longstanding problem By Jim Mustian, Associated Press The FBI has recorded a sharp spike in complaints that its own agents and employees have engaged in sexual misconduct, ranging from assault to harassment, despite a pledge by the bureau's leaders to eliminate the longstanding problem… Continue reading
Jan 30 Two stuck NASA astronauts take their first spacewalk together after 8 months aboard the International Space Station By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press NASA's two stuck astronauts are taking their first spacewalk together, exiting the International Space Station almost eight months after moving in. Continue reading
Jan 30 Rihanna appears at trial of A$AP Rocky and outshines key testimony on alleged shooting By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Superstar singer Rihanna has appeared for the second straight day at the trial of her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, and may have outshined key testimony in the case. Continue reading