Map: See the aircrafts’ paths before they collided near Washington, D.C. Investigators say there are likely no survivors in the deadly aircraft collision that occurred Wednesday evening above the icy waters of the Potomac river. Read more on NPR
Month: January 2025
NPR News: Air traffic controller radio offers look into lead-up to midair crash
Air traffic controller radio offers look into lead-up to midair crash It will be some time before investigators can offer clear answers to the cause of the midair crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport but air traffic controller audio and radar reviewed by NPR offer some insight into what happened before. Read more on…
NPR News: Crowded airspace has been a concern at Reagan National Airport. Here is what to know.
Crowded airspace has been a concern at Reagan National Airport. Here is what to know. Lawmakers have expressed concerns about congestion in at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport amid a constricted space. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Trump’s FCC chief opens investigation into NPR and PBS
Trump’s FCC chief opens investigation into NPR and PBS Brendan Carr, the new head of the Federal Communications Commission under President Trump, says the public broadcasters are being investigated for allegedly running commercials. Read more on NPR
NPR News: The U.S. economy is still doing well as Americans continue to spend
The U.S. economy is still doing well as Americans continue to spend The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.3% in the final months of 2024, largely fueled by robust consumer spending. The economy ended the year 2.5% larger than it was a year earlier. Read more on NPR
NPR News: What we know about the midair crash near Washington, D.C.
What we know about the midair crash near Washington, D.C. There were no survivors in the accident, which happened as a regional passenger jet was attempting to land just before 9 p.m. EST Wednesday at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Read more on NPR
NPR News: U.S. and Russian figure skaters are among the victims of the D.C.-area plane crash
U.S. and Russian figure skaters are among the victims of the D.C.-area plane crash The plane that crashed near Washington, D.C., was carrying an unknown number of passengers from the figure skating community, including Russian husband-and-wife world champions. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Virginia Senator Tim Kaine reflects on air travel safety following mid-air collision in Washington, D.C.
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine reflects on air travel safety following mid-air collision in Washington, D.C. NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks with Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia about airport and air travel safety following the mid-air collision near D.C.’s closest airport. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Recipient of pig kidney transplant reaches a milestone
Recipient of pig kidney transplant reaches a milestone An Alabama grandmother who was the first patient to receive a new kind of genetically modified pig kidney more than two months ago is now the longest surviving recipient of a pig organ. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Plane, Black Hawk helicopter collide near D.C. And, Trump’s plans for Guantánamo
Plane, Black Hawk helicopter collide near D.C. And, Trump’s plans for Guantánamo An American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last night. And, President Trump plans to use Guantánamo as a waystation for deportees. Read more on NPR