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41 bodies recovered after DC midair collision

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www.youtube.com – KPRC 2 Click2Houston – 2025-01-31 22:23:35

SUMMARY: At the midair crash site near Washington DC, recovery efforts continue, with 41 bodies retrieved from the Potomac River. All 67 individuals on board the aircraft are presumed dead. The NTSB confirmed the helicopter’s black box has been recovered, revealing the helicopter was operating above its maximum allowed altitude. Victims included notable figures such as civil rights attorney Kia Duggins and 14 passengers connected to the figure skating community. Among the deceased are U.S. Army personnel, including 28-year-old Staff Sergeant Ryan Austin O’Hara, who leaves behind a wife and young son. The entire community mourns this tragic loss.

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Galveston braces for Spring Break after Senior Skip day unrest

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www.youtube.com – KPRC 2 Click2Houston – 2025-03-08 13:40:35

SUMMARY: As Spring Break approaches, Galveston is on high alert following unrest during Senior Skip Day. Police responded to multiple shots fired and disturbances involving large crowds of high school students, resulting in several detainments. Local residents expressed concern over the chaos, while officials emphasized their gratitude for the police response in managing fights and ensuring safety. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, particularly after a social media post prompted over 30,000 shares, leading many students to flock to the beaches. Although weapons were recovered and some streets were closed, fortunately, no injuries were reported.

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Businesses and law enforcement in Galveston are preparing for the upcoming spring break after a chaotic “Senior Skip Day” incident involving high school students, which resulted in reports of fights and gunfire.

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Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy is arrested in Texas on a family violence assault charge

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www.kxan.com – JIM VERTUNO and DAVE SKRETTA, Associated Press – 2025-03-08 12:17:00

SUMMARY: Kansas City Chiefs rookie Xavier Worthy was arrested on a felony domestic violence charge in Texas on Friday, accused of choking a family or household member. Worthy, who played college football at the University of Texas, denied the allegation, claiming the woman involved had been asked to leave his home due to infidelity. His attorneys stated she made extortive efforts and destroyed property before making the false accusation. Worthy faces a third-degree felony charge, which could result in 2 to 10 years in prison. This follows legal troubles involving fellow Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice.

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Why is it called a ‘New York’ strip steak, anyway?

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www.kxan.com – Michael Bartiromo – 2025-03-08 08:00:00

SUMMARY: The strip steak, also known as New York strip or Kansas City steak, became popular in steakhouses like Delmonico’s in New York City, where it was sometimes called a “Delmonico” cut. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is advocating for renaming the New York strip steak to “Texas strip” to honor Texas’s significant beef industry. He asserts that New York shouldn’t receive credit for the steak, which Texas produces largely. Despite this push, many Texas restaurants still use the original name. Delmonico’s owner argues that the name reflects a historical culinary tradition that cannot be easily changed.

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