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Leaderless FAA begins investigation of Washington plane crash

Former chief resigned 10 days ago, after Elon Musk, a close adviser to Donald Trump, called for him to quit

The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2025

NTSB spokesman fights back tears as he makes pledge to families of Washington DC plane crash victims

The National Transportation Safety Board promised to “leave no stone unturned” in its investigation into the fatal collision between the Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night.

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

Republicans Rush to Defend Trump's Claim that DCA Plane Crash Was Caused By 'DEI'

Republicans are beginning to support President Donald Trump's claims that the collision between an American Airlines commercial aircraft and a Black Hawk helicopter occurring in Washington DC was somehow caused by diversity, equity and inclusion policies (DEI) implemented at the Federal Aviation Administration.

Latin Times · Jan 30, 2025

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Was he grave, sombre, the consoler-in-chief? Are you kidding – this is Trump

Hours after the Washington plane crash, the president’s desire to politicise tragedy was breathtaking in its audacity

The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2025

Sweet clip of World Champion ice skater Evgenia Shishkova resurfaces after she is presumed dead in Washington plane crash

A sweet clip of World Champion Russian ice skater Evgenia Shishkova has resurfaced after she is presumed dead in the Washington DC plane crash.

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

NTSB Update On Deadly Plane-Helicopter Collision Near Washington, DC

NTSB investigates collision between passenger plane and Army helicopter near Washington, DC, emphasizing aviation safety and transparency.

Top News · Jan 30, 2025

Understanding the backlash against corporate DEI — and how to move forward

United States President Donald Trump recently issued an executive order to end federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. In the days since, Trump has even tried to blame a deadly Washington, D.C., plane crash on DEI hiring practices, without citing any evidence. He was swiftly criticized for his statement.

The Conversation · Jan 30, 2025

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Amazon sues state agency to block release of company records to Bezos-owned Washington Post

Amazon is suing an agency in Washington state to prevent the release of some company materials to The Washington Post

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

Trump's transportation secretary faces Washington plane crash crisis on his first full day in office

Secretary promises ‘answers for the families’ as Trump baselessly blames crash on diversity hiring

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

Trump blames others but Washington air crash comes amid upheaval in US aviation

More flights, staffing shortages and mounting safety questions may have played a role in deadly air collision

The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2025

Fatal plane crash is second to rock figure skating world after entire American team killed in 1960s

Trump says there are no survivors after Washington DC crash involving 67 people leaves number of US skaters dead – 64 years after 18 members of American team killed in plane collision

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

Heartbroken families gather at Reagan National as grim search turns from rescue to recovery

‘Am I safe if our own government can’t keep our helicopters safe? Who are the ones here to protect us?’ one flyer said

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

Trump baselessly blames DEI and Democrats for Washington DC plane crash

President scapegoats diversity and inclusion initiatives while addressing air traffic disaster that left 67 dead

The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2025

The Guardian view on the Washington DC plane crash: Trump’s warped priorities

Editorial: The president is more concerned with attacking the federal government than with putting safety first

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2025

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Top News · Jan 30, 2025

Fatal Plane Collision Leaves No Survivors In Washington Area

Tragic plane collision in Washington area involving American Airlines jet and Black Hawk helicopter. NTSB leading investigation into the incident.

International Business Times · Jan 30, 2025

Elite Figure Skaters And Coaches On Crashed US Flight

Global figure skating's tight-knit community was in mourning on Thursday after a passenger jet crash in Washington killed two former world champion coaches and stars from the next generation of top US talent.

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

Dad of pilot flying American Airlines jet that crashed speaks out on 'worst day of my life’

The 28-year-old pilot leaves behind a fiancé, his father said

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025

Victims of Washington DC plane crash include US and Russian figures skaters

US Figure Skating champions and coaches were tragically killed in a plane crash involving an Army helicopter in Washington DC

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International Business Times · Jan 30, 2025

Trump Blames 'Diversity' For Deadly Washington Airliner Collision

US President Donald Trump -- speaking as the bodies of 67 people were being pulled from Washington's Potomac River -- launched an extraordinary political attack Thursday, blaming diversity hires for the midair collision between an airliner and a military helicopter.

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

Boston skating club CEO pays tribute to two teenagers and coaches killed in Washington DC plane crash

Tributes have been paid to two teenage skaters, their mothers and two coaches, believed to have been killed in the Washington DC plane crash.

Top News · Jan 30, 2025

President Trump Blames FAA Diversity Push For Mid-Air Collision

President Trump's remarks on FAA diversity initiatives and air traffic control safety following a mid-air collision in Washington, DC spark debate.

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025

Flight map shows route of American Airlines plane before deadly crash in Washington DC

Sixty-seven feared dead after crash in Potomac River in Washington DC

Top News · Jan 30, 2025

House Committee Member Urges Caution In Midair Collision Investigation

Rep. Rick Larson advises caution in drawing conclusions about the recent midair collision near Washington, DC, emphasizing the need for a thorough investig...

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

Right-wing priest loses license after 'salute' at pro-life summit

Dubbed Britain’s conspiracy theorist cleric, Calvin Robinson has had his church license revoked after mimicking Musk’s salute at Washington, DC’s National Pro-Life Summit

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

The 2 aircraft that collided over Washington are both workhorses in use around the world

The Army helicopter and regional American Eagle jet that collided over Washington are both workhorse aircraft that operate around the world on a daily basis

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