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Transportation

2 dead and several injured in Southern California plane crash

2 dead and several injured in Southern California plane crash

Two people died and 18 were injured Thursday when a small plane crashed through the roof of a furniture manufacturing building in Southern California, police said.
by The Associated Press

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Airlines file federal lawsuit seeking exemption from Minnesota sick time law

Airlines file federal lawsuit seeking exemption from Minnesota sick time law

An airline industry group is suing the state of Minnesota in pursuit of an exemption from a new paid sick time law, arguing the requirement runs contrary to federal rules and could hamper flight schedules.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Should you be worried about bird strikes during your next flight?

Should you be worried about bird strikes during your next flight?

Bird strikes occur daily for commercial flights, costing airlines millions in damages each year. Although rare, these incidents can result in injuries and fatalities.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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Plane crashes and bursts into flames at an airport in South Korea, killing at least 179

Plane crashes and bursts into flames at an airport in South Korea, killing at least 179

Footage of the crash aired by YTN television showed the Jeju Air plane skidding across the airstrip, apparently with its landing gear still closed, and colliding head-on with a concrete wall.
by The Associated Press

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Driver faces charges after crash involving school bus near Hibbing

Driver faces charges after crash involving school bus near Hibbing

According to the criminal complaint, Svea Snickers’ vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with the bus. The complaint alleges Snickers had been using Snapchat on her phone shortly before the crash.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Powerful thunderstorms threaten Texas and Louisiana, delaying holiday travel

Powerful thunderstorms threaten Texas and Louisiana, delaying holiday travel

Parts of Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas are under severe weather watches as the National Weather Service predicts a storm system in the Gulf of Mexico could bring high winds, hail and possible tornadoes to the region. 
by The Associated Press

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American Airlines operations up and running again after technical issue grounded U.S. flights

American Airlines operations up and running again after technical issue grounded U.S. flights

American Airlines flights are cleared to fly after a brief grounding due to systemwide technical issue. American had reported a technical issue affecting its entire system with millions traveling for the holiday.
by The Associated Press

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