Investigator: Co-pilot flew AirAsia jet
The plane was in good condition and the crew were all certified, said Mardjono Siswosuwarno, the chief investigator for Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Committee. The AirAsia flight went down on…
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Rare fox spotted in Yosemite National Park
Don Neubacher, the park’s superintendent, said he’s “thrilled” by the news. He called the species “one of the most rare and elusive animals in the Sierra Nevada.” It’s the first…
No drones: FAA only wants pigskin in the air at Super Bowl
The FAA released a 15-second video on YouTube Wednesday reminding everyone that the Super Bowl is a “No Drone Zone.” – Drones are sparking security concerns as well. Earlier this…
In Ferguson’s wake, tensions erupt between police and citizens at meeting
The room erupted into shouts and profanity, as many people rose to their feet and crowded in on the two. The bill was sponsored by Alderman Antonio French, an active…
What might Hernandez’s fiancée say on the stand?
But as opening statements and testimony get underway, will Jenkins’ words help or hurt her fiancé if she takes the stand? Jenkins is on the prosecution’s witness list. “Normally, a…
Body parts found in suitcase left on San Francisco street
The suitcase was found Wednesday afternoon on 11th Street in the Mission District. Police closed four blocks while they investigated. The gender and age of the person were unclear, she…
Inflight empire: How Ink Global is cornering the market on airline magazines
Inflight magazine readership, he says, is rising not just because passenger numbers are increasing 5% year-on-year, but because the formula is simple and effective: a long flight, a captive audience…
California measles cases still increasing
According to the California Department of Public Health website, 52 of those cases are linked to an outbreak at Disneyland. There are four confirmed cases in Riverside County, where the…
Think snoring is normal? Why sleep apnea shouldn’t be ignored
But snoring can be more than just an annoyance to anyone else in the room; it can be a symptom of a serious health condition, and has been linked to…
Pro Sports Lockouts and Strikes Fast Facts
March 12-July 25, 2011 – The 136-day lockout, the longest work stoppage in NFL history. Timeline of NFL Lockouts & Strikes:July 3-July 15, 1968 – The NFL Players Association votes…
Nolan Ryan Fast Facts
Birth name: Lynn Nolan Ryan, Jr. Father: Lynn Nolan Ryan, Sr., supervisor at Stanton Oil Company Mother: Martha Lee (Hancock) Ryan, homemaker Marriage: Ruth (Holdorff) Ryan (June 26, 1967-present) Children:…
Florida woman in ‘stand your ground’ case looks ahead
Marissa Alexander served a total of three years behind bars. She was released on Tuesday and spoke to CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360” on Wednesday. “I’m out now. I’m looking forward…
Boehner defends House GOP immigration lawsuit
READ: Boehner opens door to Obama immigration lawsuit “This isn’t about immigration,” he said. “This is the President violating the Constitution, violating his oath of office, and frankly, not upholding…
Surf, sand … and surgery? Inside the world of medical tourism
Or maybe you need to take a few sick days for a routine medical procedure, say getting a pacemaker replaced or doing a bit of cosmetic surgery ? Why not…
Airlines get more than 50 online threats since Jan. 17
Since that threat, authorities have received more than 50 threats made online against airlines. The official says most of the incidents are believed to be copycat incidents. None of the…
Prosecutor filled with fear before his mysterious death, friend says
The IT security expert was one of the last to see Nisman alive. Nisman was found dead in his apartment days after filing a report accusing the country’s top leaders…
‘Exploding Kittens’ most backed Kickstarter ever
Kickstarter spokesman David Gallagher confirmed the game, which has everything from magical enchiladas to cats that can kill you, had set a record for the most individual donors. More than…
Clinton’s world is dropping the pretense
READ: Clinton agrees to testify on Benghazi again “I am really exited for these next two years. With any Clinton adventure, it is a roller coaster. It is going to…
‘Zombie cat’ presumed dead found alive five days after burial
A Tampa, Florida, cat found seemingly dead after he was hit by a car showed up alive in a neighbor’s yard five days after he was buried. “We have seen…
Drone company looks to restrict flight areas in D.C.
A mana government intelligence agency employee, no lesstook to the top of his G Street building late at night to show off his drone to a female companion. He had…
Former U.S. nuclear scientist gets 5 year sentence for spying
During a March 30, 2008, meeting with an undercover agent posing as Venezuelan operative who called himself “Luis Jimenez,” Pedro Mascheroni said his proposed program included a laser “capable of…
NFL off-field woes tainting Super Bowl?
Ah, welcome to Super Bowl week, during which we will hear countless hours of well-deserved blah-blah-blah praise about the skills of the participants, while simultaneously wondering about the gentlemen in…
Pentagon picks new Air Force One plane
It will undertake the modifications necessary to make the plane ready for presidential flights, including the addition of sophisticated communication equipment and living quarters for the President and his staff….
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes off California coast
The quake was centered about 25 miles southwest of Ferndale, California. It was 204 miles northwest of Sacramento. – CNN’s Tony Marco contributed to this report.
Get rid of minimum mandatory sentencing laws
In 2010, Marissa Alexander discharged a firearm in the direction of her estranged husband, Rico Graya so-called “warning shot” that missed him by several inches. Their two children were present….
Boston finish line: Three photos, one mystery
One of the first photos to surface shows a man in dark clothing approaching the street with a shovel. Love that Dirty Frozen Water #Boston #bostonblizzard #BostonStrong pic.twitter.com/BDaI2m1z0C Philip Hillman,…
Kendrick Johnson’s parents convicted but not jailed for protest
Kenneth and Jacquelyn Johnson and five family members were convicted of interference with government property for blocking the entrance to the Lowndes County Courthouse in Valdosta, Georgia, and blocking access…
Dry Christmas tree likely caused Annapolis mansion fire that killed 6
Five bodies were recovered in the days after the fire; the final one on Monday. The grandchildren were identified as Alexis (Lexi) Boone, 8; Kaitlyn (Katie) Boone, 7; Charlotte Boone,…
Guinea and Mali must draw lots as Ivory Coast progresses
Instead, a random draw will decide which team goes through to play Ghana on Sunday. All four teams could have faced the drawing of lots had there been no winners…
Supreme Court stays executions of three in Oklahoma
One of the petitioners, Richard Glossip, was set to die tomorrow. – It is unclear whether the state might move forward to execute the men using different drugs. A spokesman…