Author: Associated Press

Officials say remains of 55 of 67 victims of midair collision have been recovered and identified

By DAVID R. MARTIN, MICHAEL R. SISAK and CLAUDIA LAUER Associated Press

February 3, 2025

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ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Families of victims of the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001 visited the crash site on Sunday and divers scoured the submerged wreckage for more remains after authorities said they’ve recovered and identified 55 of the 67 people killed. Washington, D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said officials are confident all will be found. Divers…

Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter is feared dead

By LOLITA C. BALDOR, TARA COPP, BRIAN MELLEY and SARAH BRUMFIELD Associated Press

January 30, 2025

Associated Press,

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — All 64 people aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter were feared dead in what was likely to be the worst U.S. aviation disaster in almost a quarter century, officials said Thursday. At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River after the helicopter apparently flew into…

Passenger jet collides with helicopter while landing at Reagan Washington National Airport, FAA says

January 29, 2025

Associated Press,

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — A passenger jet has collided with a helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington. That’s according to the Federal Aviation Administration, which says the collision remains under investigation. There was no immediate word on casualties, but all takeoffs and landings from the airport near Washington have been halted. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS…

Foster kids in Kentucky have been sleeping in government offices. The state auditor wants answers

By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press

January 29, 2025

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Dozens of foster children in Kentucky ranging from teens to toddlers spent nights sleeping in social services buildings while awaiting placement by a state agency, according to a preliminary review that has spurred the state auditor to order a broader investigation. The investigation analyzed 49 cases of foster children spending the night in state office buildings…

Tax season has begun. Here’s when you’ll get your refund

January 29, 2025

Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Tax season is underway, and the IRS expects 140 million people will file returns by April 15. If you file your tax return electronically, the IRS says it should take 21 days or fewer to receive your refund. If you choose to receive your refund with direct deposit, it should take even less time. If you…

Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal grants after widespread confusion

By CHRIS MEGERIAN and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press

January 29, 2025

Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country, according to two people familiar with the matter. The Monday evening order from the White House Office of Management and Budget sparked uncertainty over a crucial financial…

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans

By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press

January 28, 2025

Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars. U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan blocked the action Tuesday afternoon, minutes before it was set to go into effect. The administrative stay pauses the freeze until Monday. The White House had planned to start the…

Ford recalls more than 270,000 Broncos and Mavericks due to loss of power problem

January 24, 2025

Associated Press,

Photo source: CNNBANGKOK (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is recalling 272,827 Broncos and Mavericks due to a power problem that can cause vehicles to stop unexpectedly or fail to start. Information from the National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration says the problem is related to a 12 volt battery made by Camel Battery of China that has “internal manufacturing defects,”…

Trump’s new Justice Department leadership orders a freeze on civil rights cases

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press

January 24, 2025

Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s new Justice Department leadership has put a freeze on civil rights litigation and suggested it may reconsider police reform agreements negotiated by the Biden administration, according to two memos obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press. Attorneys in the department’s Civil Rights Division were ordered not to file any new complaints, amicus briefs or other certain court…

Teen fatally shoots a female student and himself at Antioch High School in Nashville, police say

By KRISTIN M. HALL and TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press

January 22, 2025

Associated Press,

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A female student was killed and another student was wounded Wednesday in a shooting in a Nashville high school cafeteria, police said. The 17-year-old shooter, who was also a student at Antioch High School, later shot and killed himself, Metro Nashville Police spokesperson Don Aaron said during a news conference. The student who was wounded in…

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Author: Associated Press

Officials say remains of 55 of 67 victims of midair collision have been recovered and identified

By DAVID R. MARTIN, MICHAEL R. SISAK and CLAUDIA LAUER Associated Press

Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter is feared dead

By LOLITA C. BALDOR, TARA COPP, BRIAN MELLEY and SARAH BRUMFIELD Associated Press

Passenger jet collides with helicopter while landing at Reagan Washington National Airport, FAA says