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The 28-year-old pilot leaves behind a fiancé, his father saidThe father of the man piloting an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter mid-air in Washington, D.C. has spoken out.Sam Lilley, 28, was one of two people piloting the flight from Wichita, Kansas, his father Timothy Lilley told Fox 5 Atlanta.

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

A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River. Less than 30 seconds before the crash, an air traffic controller asks the helicopter if it has the arriving plane in sight: “PAT-25, do you have the CRJ in sight?” The controller makes another radio call to PAT25 moments later: “PAT-25 pass behind the CRJ.”

Air traffic control audio as passenger jet collides with Army helicopter at Reagan Airport near DC

Subway's popular footlong cookies have returned, except this time, milk's favorite cookie was used as the flavor inspiration.The Oreo footlong cookie was made available for purchase at Subway restaurants nationwide on Thursday, more than a year after the footlong-size cookie concept was first introduced.

Subway, Oreo collaborate for return of 'iconic' footlong sandwich cookie

Salwan Momika, an Iraqi man who sparked outrage by staging Quran-burning protests in Sweden in 2023, has been shot dead, according to Swedish authorities.A spokesperson for Sweden’s prosecutor’s office confirmed to CNN that Momika was shot dead in capital city Stockholm on Wednesday.Stockholm police told CNN that five people had been arrested on Wednesday night on suspicion of murder.Momika was on Thursday set to be handed a verdict in a trial where he was accused of incitement to racial hatred, Goran

Man who staged Quran burning protests in Sweden shot dead, authorities say

Eight hostages – three Israeli and five Thai nationals – were released from captivity in Gaza on January 30. CNN International Correspondent Jeremy Diamond reports.

Eight hostages released from Gaza

LONDON (AP) — Norman Gregory is an institution within an institution. He’s been working at the historic Smithfield wholesale meat market in central London since 1961, witnessing first hand the rapid transformation of the capital over the decades.And he’s mainly seen it at night.

AP PHOTOS: Meat and greet: Historic London market counting down the years

The Champions League draw is set for Friday which is when we will know the matchups for the knockout playoffsThe UEFA Champions League's first-ever league phase is over, and the knockout stage outlook is now much clearer. Manchester City avoided disaster, Liverpool topped the league-phase table, and we will get Manchester City against either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the playoffs.

2024-25 Champions League draw, bracket, format, explained: Manchester City land Bayern Munich or Real Madrid

Trump says military helicopter shouldn’t have been flying same height as planeTrump goes on the offensive against DEI at plane crash briefingPresident Donald Trump went on the offensive against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at his press briefing on the plane crash, but there is no evidence to back up Trump's claims that DEI policies or any deficiencies on the part of air traffic controllers were factors in the accident and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said earlier that "everything was standard in the lead up."

'I lost everything. I lost my husband, I lost my students, I lost my friends’

By Shania Shelton, CNN(CNN) — The midair collision at Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night has presented Sean Duffy with a major crisis just hours after he was sworn in as secretary of transportation.Duffy will not lead the investigation into the crash that led to the presumed deaths of 67 people — the National Transportation Safety Board will lead the inquiry and the Federal Aviation Administration will assist.

Crisis immediately greets Duffy as he takes over Transportation Department

Amid a likely debate between Mississippi House and Senate leaders over plans to slash state taxes, Republican Gov. Tate Reeves in his Wednesday State-of-the-State Address strongly encouraged the Legislature to pass a law that abolishes the state income tax.“This money does not belong to the government,” Reeves said of the income tax.

Reeves pushes income tax elimination, opposes Medicaid expansion in State of the State address

On Jan. 30, 2020, World Health Organization officials declared the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak -- later to be dubbed COVID-19 -- a public health emergency of international concern.Jan. 30 (UPI) -- On this date in history:In 1649, British King Charles I was beheaded by order of Parliament.

On This Day: WHO declares COVID-19 a public health emergency

Observatories in Chile’s Atacama Desert, including the world’s largest optical telescope, could be blinded by light pollution and other unwanted side effects from the proposed construction of a renewable energy megaprojectA high-stakes face-off is brewing in the arid deserts of northern Chile, between astronomers building the world’s largest optical telescope and a proposed green energy megaproject from an international corporation that threatens those plans.

World’s Largest Telescope Faces a New Dire Threat: Light Pollution from Renewable Energy

Striking a harmonious balance between work and family enhances well-being and productivity. Discover how Jennifer Hyman’s insights can inspire your journey.**Balancing Act: Finding Harmony in Life**Jennifer Hyman, co-founder and CEO of Rent the Runway, has become a prominent voice in the discussions surrounding work-life balance.

Achieve Work-Life Balance: Jennifer Hyman’s Secrets to Success

LONDON (AP) — The BBC has apologized to staff members who felt unable to complain about the conduct of actor and comedian Russell Brand because of his status after an internal review found that concerns about his behavior weren’t handled appropriately.The investigation by Peter Johnston, the BBC’s director of editorial complaints, identified eight complaints about Brand, including allegations that he had sex on BBC premises and exposed himself in the studio.

BBC apologizes to staff who felt they were unable to raise concerns about comedian Russell Brand

CNN —The extent of the impacts of the Trump administration’s sudden 90-day freeze of almost all foreign aid is still unclear almost a week on, as officials and aid workers overseas try to make sense of which activities must be suspended.The suspension of foreign aid was outlined in a diplomatic cable from Secretary of State Marco Rubio last Friday.

US foreign aid freeze is upending global aid and the work of contractors

You only need to look at the Grand Canyon to understand Arizona's otherworldly beauty. But beyond this iconic national park, numerous hidden gems across the state leave visitors in awe. Boasting storybook natural landscapes, from layered red-rock formations and dramatic canyons to turquoise waterfalls and giant saguaros, the Grand Canyon State is awash with enchanting sights to feast your eyes on.

10 Stunning Small Towns In Arizona

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT. A mermaid animator performing at an aquarium in China was seen suddenly being attacked in the water by a giant fish which got its jaws around her head as spectators looked onHorrific footage shows the moment a woman swimming in an aquarium was suddenly attacked by a fish which attempted to lock its jaws around her head.Spectators were looking on when suddenly the mermaid animator was attacked by the giant fish. It opened its jaws around the Russian performer's face but luckily

Horror moment giant fish attacks 'mermaid' in aquarium locking jaws around head in front of crowd

ROME (AP) — Richard Williamson, an ultra-traditionalist Catholic bishop whose denial of the Holocaust created a scandal in 2009 when Pope Benedict XVI rehabilitated him and other members of his breakaway society, has died. He was 84.Williamson suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in his native England on Jan. 24 and died Wednesday, the Society of St. Pius X said in a statement on Thursday.

Richard Williamson, Catholic bishop whose denial of Holocaust embarrassed Pope Benedict XVI, dies

Scientists have predicted when it could strike the planetScientists have outlined the potential chance of a recently discovered asteroid striking the Earth in the near future.Scientists from all over the world spend their days searching space for all manner of celestial objects, which makes this discovery all the more interesting.

Scientists discover 'city-destroying' asteroid heading toward Earth and warn when it may hit

"What a horrible, pathetic, little man," one said of the president blaming DEI efforts for the deadly crash.Democrats were left dumbfounded Thursday after President Donald Trump twisted a deadly plane crash catastrophe into an opportunity to attack diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.Lawmakers found no shortage of words to describe Trump’s reaction, calling it “grotesque and outrageous,” “downright disgusting,” “disgraceful,” “absolutely shameful,” “despicable,” “absolutely

Trump's 'Grotesque' Plane Crash Comments Leave Democrats Gobsmacked

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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?

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Sen. Bill Cassidy has emerged as a central figure in the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose nomination to health and human services secretary poses an equally consequential moment for the second-term Republican facing an uncertain political future in Louisiana.

Sen. Bill Cassidy grapples with GOP loyalty and medical views in hearing with RFK Jr.

Trump claims President Joe Biden lowered standards for air traffic controllersTrump tussles with press on DEI and DC plane crash: 'Not a very smart question'President Donald Trump takes questions from the press in the White House briefing room over the deadly collision between a military aircraft and a commercial flight over the Potomac River.

Trump attacks DEI policies after DC plane crash, says FAA employees must be held to 'highest standards'

FBI director nominee Kash Patel broke with President Donald Trump at his confirmation hearing Thursday over commuting the sentences of Jan. 6 defendants who committed violence against law enforcement.On his first day back in office, Trump commuted the sentences of 14 individuals and pardoned all others who were convicted of crimes tied to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.

Kash Patel breaks with Trump on clemency for Jan. 6 violence against law enforcement

Marianne Faithful was far more than the one-time girlfriend of Mick Jagger. Indeed, this idea of muse or eye candy or in any way playing second fiddle to the men of the Sixties who took all the plaudits, was something which she fought against, or rather time and again made ridiculous, throughout her life and work.

Marianne Faithfull's best quotes: 'Rebellion is the only thing that keeps you alive!'

NASA’s two stuck astronauts took their first spacewalk together Thursday, exiting the International Space Station almost eight months after moving in.Commander Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore removed a broken antenna and wiped the station’s exterior for evidence of any microbes that might still be alive after launching from Earth and escaping through vents.

NASA's 2 stuck astronauts take their first spacewalk together

'Not a very smart question,' Trump told CNN's Kaitlan CollinsTrump tussles with press on DEI and DC plane crash: 'Not a very smart question'President Donald Trump takes questions from the press in the White House briefing room over the deadly collision between a military aircraft and a commercial flight over the Potomac River.

Trump has tense exchange with CNN reporter over blaming DEI policies in plane crash

When it comes to hardcore off-roading, three names stand out: the Toyota Land Cruiser , Jeep Wrangler , and Land Rover Defender . These SUVs have built their reputations on tackling extreme terrain, but which one is truly the best when put to a no-holds-barred off-road test?

This Hardcore American Off-Roader Performed Surprisingly Poorly In A Brutal Off-Road Test

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here.CNN —Less than a day after the deadly collision of American Airlines Flight 5342 and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter killed 67 people over the Potomac River, President Donald Trump said common sense already told him what to blame: diversity programs creating a class of unqualified federal workers.

Trump has a very inconsistent view of job qualifications

When it comes to blinds, we're firmly team fabric, but the one drawback is how hard they are to clean. Here's how the cleaning professionals do itBeautiful fabric blinds? Yes, please. The job of keeping them clean? No, thank you.

How to Clean Fabric Blinds — Because They Look Great, but They're the Hardest to Keep Looking That Way

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.