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Capitol police arrest driver after chase with two infants in car

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-04-05 17:18:57

SUMMARY: A 20-year-old driver was charged with child endangerment after leading police on a chase in Jackson, Mississippi. The driver, identified as Devon Reese Emmons, refused to stop after an illegal U-turn to avoid a checkpoint. The chase ended when the vehicle hit a truck at an intersection, but his two infant children in the car were unharmed. Emmons was also charged with felony fleeing, possession of a controlled substance, and more charges are possible. The incident occurred on April 5 and was reported by Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

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Families visit DC crash site days after the deadliest US air disaster in a generation

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-02-02 12:56:00

SUMMARY: On February 1, 2025, families of the victims from the deadliest U.S. air disaster in nearly 25 years visited the crash site near Reagan National Airport. An American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk collided on January 29, killing all 67 aboard, including figure skaters and hunters. Federal investigators are examining conflicting altitude data from the flight and helicopter, while the NTSB continues to gather information. The crash occurred in busy airspace and raises concerns about air traffic control staffing. Recovery efforts continue, with 42 bodies recovered. The incident remains under investigation, with a preliminary report expected in 30 days.

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All aboard American Airlines jet that collided with Army helicopter feared dead

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January 30, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – Anna Chen – 2025-01-30 05:24:00

SUMMARY: A tragic collision occurred on January 29, 2025, when an American Airlines jet, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport. At least 28 bodies were recovered from the Potomac River, prompting officials to transition from rescue to recovery operations. The incident is poised to be the deadliest U.S. air crash in nearly 24 years. The flight, involved in a training flight with a military helicopter, experienced a loss of altitude before the collision. Investigations into the cause are underway as the search continues and the airport reopens the following day.

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Trump says he will issue an executive order Monday to get TikTok back up

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-01-19 09:20:00

SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the deadline for TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to find an approved U.S. buyer. This decision follows the removal of TikTok from app stores due to a federal law requiring ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban, citing national security concerns. Trump’s order would delay the law’s restrictions, offering ByteDance more time to negotiate a sale. Despite challenges, including TikTok’s legal disputes, Trump emphasized the app’s potential value and the importance of keeping it operational in the U.S.

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