Disasters

March 12, 2018 5:09 PM

Bag may have hit fuel switch before copter crash in NYC

The pilot who survived a helicopter crash that killed his five passengers told investigators he believed a passenger's bag might have hit an emergency fuel shutoff switch in the moments before the chopper went down, a federal official told The Associated Press on Monday.

by The Associated Press

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March 12, 2018 2:51 PM

Deadly package explosions across Austin are linked, authorities believe

Three package bombs have detonated in the Texas city in less than two weeks, including two blasts Monday. Police say initial evidence indicates all three are "related based on similarities."

by Colin Dwyer, Joseph Leahy and Stephanie Federico

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March 12, 2018 7:16 AM

Fire destroys historic Mazeppa building

The cause of a fire that destroyed a historic downtown Mazeppa building is under investigation.

by The Associated Press

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March 12, 2018 6:14 AM

Plane carrying 71 people crashes, catches fire in Kathmandu

A plane carrying 71 people from Bangladesh swerved erratically and flew dangerously low before crashing and erupting in flames as it landed Monday in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, killing at least 50 people, officials and witnesses said.

by The Associated Press

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March 11, 2018 8:25 PM

5 passengers dead, pilot survives in NYC helicopter crash

A helicopter carrying six people crashed into New York City's East River on Sunday evening, killing all five passengers, while the pilot managed to escape.

by Colin Dwyer and Emma Bowman

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March 11, 2018 11:30 AM

Car crash kills two Braham Area High School students

A senior and junior from Braham Area High School died as a result of crash Saturday about seven miles west of Mora.

by Peter Cox

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March 3, 2018 2:27 PM

More flooding expected as deadly nor'easter moves out to sea

Flood warnings are in effect across much of the northeast after a powerful storm

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March 1, 2018 10:20 AM

Parkland shooting suspect: A story of red flags, ignored

Friends, family and neighbors were aware of the man now accused of killing 17 people. So were two sheriff's departments and the FBI. Despite all the warnings, nothing was done to intervene.

by Joel Rose and Brakkton Booker

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March 1, 2018 6:13 AM

Pedestrian fatalities remain at 25-year high for second year in a row

In 2015 and 2016, the number of pedestrians killed in the U.S. increased significantly. In 2017, the number held steady at nearly 6,000 estimated fatalities, according to a new report.