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No, the Federal Aviation Administration did not recruit people with intellectual disabilities to work as air traffic controllers.Despite what Pres. Donald Trump said at a press conference Thursday – "They can be air traffic controllers" – that's not how disability hiring works, says Chai Feldblum, a disability lawyer and former commissioner of the U.S.

People with intellectual disabilities do lots of jobs–but they don't direct air traffic

CNN —Today on CNN 10, we get an update out of Syria as a new government takes shape after the overthrow of an autocratic regime. We also take a look at groundbreaking new findings from asteroid samples that scientists say could hold the building blocks of life.

Today’s news in 10 minutes

WASHINGTON — Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee for a 10-year term as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, distanced himself on Thursday from Trump’s sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 rioters, telling the Senate Judiciary Committee he did not think violent rioters who assaulted law enforcement deserved a break.

Kash Patel distances himself from Trump's Jan. 6 pardons at FBI director confirmation hearing

A private contractor at the center of a Montana Senate ethics probe is pushing back against allegations of waste and abuse directed at the chamber’s former president, Republican Jason Ellsworth.Stevensville resident Bryce Eggleston, in a deposition obtained by Montana Free Press, testified that it wasn’t Ellsworth’s call to divide into two contracts a $170,100 work agreement awarded to Eggleston.

Private contractor says he’s the one who split controversial contract, not former Senate president

When Barbara Corcoran first saw the New York City penthouse apartment she lives in now, she knew she had to have it.It was 1992, and Corcoran had already founded her real estate company, The Corcoran Group, but to keep her business afloat, she had a part-time job delivering packages.

Barbara Corcoran visited a NYC penthouse in 1992, and knew she had to have it—she bought it 26 years later: 'I envisioned myself living here'

Actor Bill Farmer who has voiced Goofy since 1987, answered this query in an interview in 2020.Many of us grew up watching "Goofy" in Disney cartoons, assuming he was a dog. But according to Bill Farmer, who has voiced the character for over 37 years, that’s not exactly true.

Actor who voiced 'Goofy' for 37 years revealed that the character isn't really a dog

An FDA recall on Lay's potato chips originally issued in December has been upgraded by the agency to its highest risk level.Three things to knowThe original recall was issued mid-December, with more than 6,000 bags of Lay's 13 oz. bags of classic chips removed from shelves in Washington and Oregon.

FDA upgrades recall of Lay's potato chips to most serious level

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur breaks down everything you need to know from a trio of key Senate confirmation hearings.

The key moments from a big day of confirmation hearings: From the Politics Desk

MEXICO CITY (AP) — It might cost more to repair them than to buy new ones. But baby Jesus figurines have such sentimental value in families that every January an area in downtown Mexico City is full of people with the broken religious sculptures looking for a workshop for hands, legs, nose, eyes, eyelashes or fingers.

AP PHOTOS: The moment to restore broken baby Jesus figurines has come in Mexico

Renée Zellweger has revived a Y2K fashion blast from the past.The actress made a glowing appearance Wednesday at the London premiere of "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy," wearing a stunning vintage Balmain gown from 2000.With its sleek silhouette and elegant draping, the vibrant, satin fuchsia gown perfectly embodied the timeless sophistication that has defined Zellweger’s style through the years.

Renée Zellweger revives vintage Balmain gown for 'Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy' London premiere

Revenue was up about 12% from the same period last year, while operating profit grew about 130%, year on year.However, operating profit fell 29.3% to 6.5 trillion Korean won on a quarter-on-quarter basis.Samsung Electronics on Friday reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue and operating profit, though its operating profit sharply dropped from last quarter.

Samsung fourth-quarter profit misses estimates, falls sharply from previous quarter

Shares of United Parcel Service plunged more than 15% Thursday after the company issued weak revenue guidance for the year and said it planned to cut deliveries for Amazon, its largest customer, by more than half.The shipping giant said in its fourth-quarter earnings report that it “reached an agreement in principle with its largest customer to lower its volume by more than 50% by the second half of 2026.”

UPS shares tank 15% after weak guidance, plan to slash Amazon deliveries by more than half

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Ford Motor Co. will return to the top level of prototype sports car racing in 2027 in the World Endurance Championship series with a factory team that will compete at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.“We are entering a new era for performance and racing at Ford.

Ford vs. Ferrari: Blue oval brand to return to top level of endurance racing and Le Mans in 2027

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicaragua’s Congress approved a constitutional reform on Thursday that would make President Daniel Ortega and his wife, current Vice President Rosario Murillo, “copresidents” of the Central American nation.The proposal also expanded the presidential term to six years from five in a move that further consolidated the family’s firm grip on power.

Nicaragua makes Daniel Ortega and his wife Murillo ‘copresidents,’ fueling democratic rebuke

‘Ain’t no way that people are buying out the eggs.’With egg prices soaring due to an outbreak of bird flu across many United States poultry farms, shoppers are scouring grocery stores for the best deals. One Costco shopper discovered that buying eggs is much more complicated than it used to be.

‘At this point I’m just about to buy my own chicken’: Costco shopper tries buying 60-count eggs for $18. Then a worker intervenes

What to know about tonight's start-studded benefit:No Doubt, John Mayer, Green Day, Billie Eilish, Stevie Nicks, Lady Gaga and Olivia Rodrigo are among the performers at the FireAid benefit. Justine Goode / NBC News; Getty ImagesIrving Azoff says organizing FireAid has kept him too busy to sleep

FireAid benefit concert live updates: How to watch, who is performing and more

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (AP) — Caleb Zurliene’s 17 points off of the bench helped lead Campbell to a 96-55 victory over William & Mary on Thursday night.Zurliene had six rebounds for the Fighting Camels (11-11, 6-3 Coastal Athletic Association). Nolan Dorsey scored 15 points and added nine rebounds.

Zurliene scores 17 as Campbell beats William & Mary 96-55

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been on an unexpectedly monthslong assignment after serving on Boeing’s Starliner crewed test flight, will conduct a spacewalk Thursday.

Boeing Starliner astronauts on extended stay at space station to conduct a spacewalk

Critics say the directive won't actually stop antisemitism, but will target immigrants while cracking down on free speech.President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday that would cancel visas and deport international students who have expressed support for Palestinians — the administration’s latest effort to both target immigrants and crack down on free speech, particularly on college campuses.

Trump Signs Order To Deport Foreign Students Who Support Palestinian Freedom

A dog's unusual friendship has captured the hearts of social media users, who can't get enough of his shenanigans with his bestie.In a viral TikTok video shared on Friday by @jessicaneill1, cockapoo, Rupert, is lying by the couch watching the TV, when out of nowhere his rabbit sibling, Ralphie, starts running circles around him non-stop, clearly enjoying hopping over the pet dog.

Rabbit's Way of Showing Dog How Much He Loves Him Melts Hearts

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Emergency response units search the crash site Thursday of an American Eagle plane on the Potomac River. Andrew Harnik / Getty ImagesThe skies on Wednesday night were clear. The pilots were in communication with air traffic control, and officials said American Eagle Flight 5342 was on a standard descent to the runway in the busy airspace above the nation’s capital.

What caused the deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter?

CNN —Federal prosecutors filed a superseding indictment against Sean “Diddy” Combs, expanding the racketeering conspiracy allegations to include two new female victims.Combs was previously charged with racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution of a former long-term girlfriend, who is identified in the indictment as “Victim 1.” The superseding indictment alleges the crimes extended to two additional women.

Prosecutors include two more victims in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal indictment

WASHINGTON — Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., cast doubt Thursday over whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is qualified to be the next leader of the government’s largest and most powerful health agency.Cassidy, a doctor, has emerged as a key swing vote in Kennedy's bid to be the secretary of health and human services.

The Republican doctor who could be a hurdle to RFK Jr.'s confirmation

Olympic figure skating great and authoritative commentator Dick Button has died at age 95FILE - Dick Button smiles next to a painting of him while honored at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Dick Button, Olympic great and voice of skating, dies at 95

LOS ANGELES - The FDA has approved Journavx, a non-opioid pain medication developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, marking the first new pharmaceutical approach to pain relief in over two decades.The drug is designed to provide an alternative to opioids, which have long been associated with addiction and overdose risks.

FDA approves first new non-opioid pain pill in 20 years—how it works

Biden administration encouraged the recruitment of people with 'severe intellectual disabilities,' Trump saidAmerican Airlines fuselage in the PotomacA crew retrieves wreckage of American Airlines Flight 5342, which was involved in a collision with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. (Leigh Green for Fox News Digital)

Trump orders assessment of aviation safety, names acting FAA administrator after deadly DC plane crash

The redesigned 2026 Audi A5 will soon spawn a high-performance RS 5 flagshipThe new RS 5 will come with liftback and wagon body stylesPower will likely come from a plug-in hybrid powertrain built around a twin-turbo V-6Audi has a new A5 headed to showrooms shortly as a 2026 model, and once again there will be a high-performance RS 5 flagship, prototypes for which are still out testing.

2027 Audi RS 5 spied with new details

CNN —Following an investigative report by the Baltimore Banner that detailed allegations of sexual misconduct by Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Tucker by six unnamed massage therapists, the NFL kicker issued a lengthy denial of the claims, calling them “unequivocally false.”The Banner said it spoke with the therapists who claimed Tucker acted inappropriately during his treatments, including exposing his genitals and that he “asked them to massage his pelvic area or inner thighs while he had an erection.”

Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Tucker denies accusations of sexual misconduct, as NFL says league ‘will look into the matter’

Quick LinksDelta Air Lines , the most profitable airline in America today and the nation's #1 airline according to the latest rankings from the Wall Street Journal, has the hard work of many different departments to attribute its impressive success to. But perhaps the most important of Delta's many different initiatives has been its continued refinement of its route network.

Why Does Delta Air Lines Fly Between Orlando & Miami?

Have you taken a Dollar Tree crafting challenge? Though there's no official competition under this name, there are scores of projects shared online with a uniting theme: they are made from Dollar Tree wares originally intended for a non-crafting purpose. One unsuspecting crafting medium is their garden fence, sold in sections for the iconic $1.25 a piece.

Transform Dollar Tree Garden Fences Into Beautiful Wall Decor With An Easy DIY

WASHINGTON − Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a celebrity influencer.That much was clear over two days of Senate confirmation hearings to evaluate his fitness to lead the department of Health and Human Services.The high-ceilinged, wood-paneled rooms where the grilling took place, were packed to capacity.