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Black Day Over Potomac Waters

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 30.01.2025.

It displays 312 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

30.01.2025 โ‡ข Black Day Over Potomac Waters
โŒจAn American Airlines regional jet from Wichita collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport, killing all 67 people aboard both aircraft. The passenger manifest included US figure skaters and coaches returning from championships.

Initial rescue efforts in freezing waters shifted to recovery by afternoon. The FAA revealed the control tower was understaffed, with one controller performing tasks normally handled by two. This disclosure followed recent expansion of flight traffic at Reagan Airport.

Trump's response blaming DEI policies and the military helicopter crew generated media controversy, while American Airlines' CEO pointed fingers at military operations. The incident marks the deadliest US aviation disaster in 24 years.

The crash temporarily overshadowed ongoing political developments, including confirmation hearings for RFK Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, and Kash Patel, though coverage returned to these topics by evening.
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PLANE AND CHOPPER COLLIDE MIDAIR
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00:14 (05:14)โ‡ข67 Lost in Potomac Collision

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on a major aviation disaster near Reagan National Airport in Washington DC, with new details emerging about fatalities in the collision between an American Airlines jet carrying 64 people from Wichita and a Black Hawk helicopter with three soldiers (ABC, AP, Boston Globe, Breitbart, CBS, CNN, Fox, NPR, NY Post, Washington Post, Yahoo). Search and rescue operations continue in the Potomac River, with no survivors found yet.
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Yahoo! News

Casualties confirmed after Army helicopter, jet collide near Reagan National

An American Airlines jet hit a Black Hawk helicopter on a training mission, prompting a large search and rescue in the Potomac River.
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Yahoo! News

Casualties confirmed, search operation ongoing after midair collision near D.C.

An American Airlines jet hit a Black Hawk helicopter on a training mission, prompting a large search and rescue in the Potomac River.
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Yahoo! News

Jet carrying 64 people, Army helicopter collide near Reagan National

An American Airlines jet hit a Black Hawk helicopter on a training mission, prompting a large search and rescue in the Potomac River.
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Yahoo! News

Casualties reported, search operation ongoing after midair collision near D.C.

An American Airlines jet hit a Black Hawk helicopter on a training mission, prompting a large search and rescue in the Potomac River.
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01:35 (06:35)โ‡ขEighteen Dead in Potomac Waters

โŒจThe newspapers provide new details about the Potomac River aviation disaster, with 18 bodies recovered so far (NY Post). About 300 first responders are working in dark, cold conditions (Fox News, NY Post). The American Airlines flight from Wichita was approaching Runway 33 when it collided with a Black Hawk helicopter on a training mission (CBS, Yahoo, NY Post). Search efforts continue in extremely rough conditions (Fox News, ABC).
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NBC News

Massive rescue effort underway after plane and Army helicopter collide near D.C.

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The prospect of legal challenges to President Trumpโ€™s purges may be a feature, not a bug, for adherents of sweeping presidential authority.
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Yahoo! News

Over 300 responders searching D.C. river after jet, Army helicopter collide

An American Airlines jet hit a Black Hawk helicopter on a training mission, prompting a large search and rescue in the Potomac River.
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Yahoo! News

'You frighten people': 4 takeaways from RFK Jr.'s contentious hearing

Democrats focused on Kennedy's anti-vaccine advocacy. Republicans probed the ex-Democrat on his abortion and agriculture views.
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04:15 (09:15)โ‡ขOlympic Dreams Sink in Potomac

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover new details from the Potomac River aviation disaster. A major development reveals several US figure skaters and coaches were aboard the American Airlines flight from Wichita (NY Post). Divers are using night vision equipment in the icy waters (Daily Beast), with over 300 responders on scene (Breitbart). The rescue operation is described as "highly complex" with near-impossible conditions (Fox News, Daily Beast).
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Yahoo! News

Casualties reported after Army helicopter, jet collide near Reagan National

An American Airlines jet hit a Black Hawk helicopter on a training mission, prompting a huge search and rescue in the Potomac River.
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Yahoo! News

Casualties reported, rescue operation ongoing after midair collision near D.C.

An American Airlines jet hit a Black Hawk helicopter on a training mission, prompting a huge search and rescue in the Potomac River.
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Yahoo! News

What we know so far about the midair collision near Reagan National

An American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided Wednesday, prompting a massive rescue effort in the Potomac River.
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NBC News

Dozens feared dead after plane and Army helicopter collide near D.C.

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06:30 (11:30)โ‡ขYoung Skaters Lost in Potomac

โŒจThe newspapers provide new details about the young victims of the Potomac aviation disaster. Several figure skaters and their coaches were returning from a training camp in Wichita following the US Championships (Daily Beast, ABC). Audio recordings of the final communication between air traffic control and the Black Hawk pilot have emerged (Newsweek). At least 19 bodies have been recovered from the river (NY Post), as rescue efforts continue in challenging conditions.
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Yahoo! News

Dozens feared dead after midair collision near Reagan National

An American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided Wednesday, prompting a massive rescue effort in the Potomac River.
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NBC News

Officials believe there are no survivors after plane and army helicopter collide near D.C.

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NBC News

No survivors expected after plane and army helicopter collide near D.C.

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Yahoo! News

Officials say 'no survivors' after plane crash near Washington, DC

An American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided Wednesday, prompting a massive rescue effort in the Potomac River.
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Yahoo! News

Officials say 'no survivors' after plane crash near Washington, D.C.

An American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided Wednesday, prompting a massive rescue effort in the Potomac River.
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08:06 (13:06)โ‡ขNo Survivors in Reagan Airport Disaster

โŒจThe newspapers update on the DC aviation disaster, reporting no survivors are expected from the collision between an American Airlines jet carrying 64 people and a Black Hawk helicopter (ABC, AP, Boston Globe, CNN, NBC, NPR, Washington Post). A figure skater avoided the flight due to issues with his dog (Daily Beast). The plane was approaching Ronald Reagan National Airport from Wichita when the collision occurred, with at least 19 bodies recovered from the Potomac (NY Post).
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NBC News

No survivors expected after passenger plane and Army helicopter collide near D.C.

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Yahoo! News

No survivors in plane crash near Washington, D.C., officials say

An American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided Wednesday, prompting a massive rescue effort in the Potomac River.
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The directive from the Office of Management and Budget that froze most federal funds on Monday had not gone through the usual approval process.
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Months before last nightโ€™s fatal aircraft collision, lawmakers dismissed safety warnings and approved an airline-backed measure that increased flight traffic at Washington, DCโ€™s already overstressed airport โ€” the site of the disaster.
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At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River after an American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington D.C., officials said Thursday.
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09:41 (14:41)โ‡ขRecovery Teams Pull 28 from Potomac

โŒจThe newspapers update on the deadly Potomac collision, with officials shifting from rescue to recovery operations (Fox News, AP, Washington Post). At least 28 bodies have been recovered (AP), with no survivors expected among the 64 passengers and crew from the Wichita flight or the three soldiers in the Black Hawk (NPR, NBC, ABC). Jacobin reports that lawmakers recently expanded flight traffic at Reagan Airport despite safety warnings.
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Yahoo! News

Officials say 'no survivors' after plane crash near Washington, D.C.

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11:03 (16:03)โ‡ขSkaters Lost in Potomac Disaster

โŒจThe newspapers provide updates on the Washington DC aviation disaster, confirming there are no survivors among the 67 people aboard both aircraft (NPR, Daily Beast, OANN). New details reveal several U.S. figure skaters and former Russian world champions were among the passengers (NPR, Boston Globe). The soldiers aboard the Black Hawk were equipped with night vision goggles (ABC News). An FBI probe into Trump surfaces in congressional testimony (Fox News).
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At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River after an American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington D.C., officials said Thursday.
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Yahoo! News

No survivors in plane crash near Washington, D.C., officials say

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At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River after an American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington D.C., officials said Thursday.
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NBC News

Trump says no survivors after passenger plane and Army helicopter collide near D.C.

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Yahoo! News

'An hour of anguish': Trump addresses deadly mid-air collision near D.C. airport

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12:30 (17:30)โ‡ขTrump Points Fingers at Potomac Disaster

โŒจThe newspapers update on the Potomac aviation disaster, with Trump addressing the nation and blaming various officials (Daily Beast, Fox News). New details confirm 67 casualties, including Boston-area skaters (Boston Globe). The Atlantic notes the crash follows a pattern of near-misses at airports, while Jacobin reports recent legislative decisions expanded flight traffic at Reagan Airport despite safety warnings.
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Yahoo! News

Officials: 'No survivors' after plane crash near Washington, D.C.

An American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided Wednesday, prompting a massive rescue effort in the Potomac River.
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NBC News

All passengers feared dead in midair collision near D.C.

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Authorities believe there were no survivors in the accident, which happened as a regional passenger jet flying from Kansas was attempting to land Wednesday night at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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NBC News

Everyone feared dead in midair collision near D.C.

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13:34 (18:34)โ‡ขBoston Skaters Lost in Potomac

โŒจThe newspapers update on new details from the Potomac crash, with recovery operations underway. Trump's comments blaming the helicopter crew draw attention (ABC, OANN, Daily Beast), while six members of Boston's Skating Club are identified among victims (Boston Globe). The Atlantic notes this follows a pattern of near-misses, as unions file lawsuits over Trump's civil service changes (Common Dreams).
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NBC News

All passengers and crew presumed dead in midair collision near D.C.

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14:45 (19:45)โ‡ขTower Understaffed When Planes Met

โŒจThe newspapers report new details from the Potomac crash investigation, with the FAA revealing understaffing in the control tower at the time of collision (NYTimes). American Airlines' CEO blames the military helicopter (Breitbart), while air traffic records show irregular patterns. Several US figure skaters were among the victims (OANN, Boston Globe). The NTSB is preparing to share initial findings (ABC, Fox) in what's being called the worst US aviation disaster in 24 years (AP).
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Yahoo! News

Deadly midair collision highlights issues of congested D.C. airspace

An American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided Wednesday, prompting a massive recovery effort in the Potomac River.
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NBC News

All passengers and crew dead in midair collision near D.C.

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16:05 (21:05)โ‡ขTower Short-Staffed in Fatal Collision

โŒจThe newspapers report new details from the FAA investigation, revealing the control tower was understaffed during the collision, with one controller doing work normally handled by two (NYTimes, AP). Trump's response blaming Obama, Biden, and DEI policies draws criticism (Newsweek, Slate, Daily Beast). The crash involved an American Airlines flight from Kansas and a Black Hawk helicopter, killing all 67 people aboard (NPR, USA Today, NBC).
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As the anticipated new secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced senators in two separate hearing days -- the first on Wednesday and the second on Thursday.
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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.
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17:41 (22:41)โ‡ขSingle Controller Ran Double Post

โŒจThe newspapers report new details from the FAA investigation of the Potomac crash, revealing one air traffic controller was performing tasks normally handled by two people (ABC News, Boston Globe, NYTimes). Trump has blamed DEI policies for the incident (Common Dreams, Newsweek), while the FAA confirms staffing levels were lower than required for the time and traffic volume (Daily Beast, Yahoo). Audio recordings from the control tower are being analyzed (NPR).
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FAA report says control tower staffing 'not normal' at time of crash

An American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided Wednesday, prompting a massive recovery effort in the Potomac River.
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Hegseth says 'mistake' led to deadly D.C. plane-helicopter collision

An American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided Wednesday, prompting a massive recovery effort in the Potomac River.
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19:10 (00:10)โ‡ขAbnormal Tower Staffing Exposed

โŒจThe newspapers update on the Potomac crash investigation, with new FAA reports confirming abnormal control tower staffing at the time of collision (NYTimes, Boston Globe, HuffPost). Over 40 bodies have been recovered (CNN), while a previous near-miss incident is revealed where another jet had to abort landing due to helicopter presence (Washington Post). Meanwhile, confirmation hearings for RFK Jr., Gabbard, and Patel face sharp bipartisan scrutiny (NBC, Slate).
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Yahoo! News

Control tower staffing 'not normal' at time of crash, FAA report says

An American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided Wednesday, prompting a massive recovery effort in the Potomac River.
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The mass deportations of criminal illegal aliens proves that we knew where they were this entire time, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said during an appearance on Breitbart News Daily, discussing how disastrous the Biden-era policies have been for the U.S. and how wonderful they have been for the cartels.
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During her highly-anticipated confirmation hearing, deciding whether she will be the next director of national intelligence, lawmakers on the Senate Intelligence Committee questioned Tulsi Gabbard on a plethora of topics -- ranging from her past statements on Edward Snowden to Syriaโ€™s use of chemical weapons.
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Hegseth says 'mistake' led to deadly D.C. plane-helicopter collision

An American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided Wednesday, prompting a massive recovery effort in the Potomac River.
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21:26 (02:26)โ‡ขBlack Boxes Found in Fatal Potomac Crash

โŒจThe newspapers update on the DC air disaster investigation, with both black boxes now recovered from the Potomac (ABC, CNN, Newsweek). New FAA reports confirm a single controller was performing dual roles during the crash (NYTimes, Washington Post, NY Post). The AP identifies victims including teen figure skaters, hunters, and students. Fox News reveals another near-collision occurred hours before the fatal crash, while confirmation hearings continue for Trump nominees Patel and Gabbard (OAN, Mother Jones).
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Helicopter near-miss occurred at Reagan National day before crash: Report

An American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided Wednesday, prompting a massive recovery effort in the Potomac River.
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For the last few weeks, a team of investigators from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has worked out of a command post near a popular hiking trail, where officials believe the Palisades fire began around 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7.
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D.C. crash is the nightmare scenario aviation experts have long feared

Pilots and experts have warned for years about near collisions at U.S. airports, citing air traffic controller shortages and airspace congestion.
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Yahoo! News

Black Hawk crew in D.C. crash were 'top pilots,' Army spokesman says

The instructor had more than 1,000 hours of flight time, a retired Army officer at the incident's Unified Command Post told reporters.
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On Thursdayโ€™s โ€œAlex Marlow Show,โ€ host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard. Marlow stated, โ€œSheโ€™s not joking around. So, she wants people to have a safer, more peaceful world. Thatโ€™s what sheโ€™s about. And sheโ€™s
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23:34 (04:34)โ‡ขHawk Strayed Off Course

โŒจThe newspapers update on developments in the DC air disaster investigation, with recovered black boxes now at NTSB lab (ABC, Fox News, Epoch Times). New evidence suggests the Army Black Hawk may have deviated from its approved flight path and altitude (NYTimes, NPR). A HuffPost report reveals a near-miss incident at the same airport 24 hours earlier, while investigations continue into abnormal staffing levels at the control tower.