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New details released in D.C. midair collision that killed 67 people

There were no survivors when an American Airlines flight carrying 64 people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter carrying three soldiers Wednesday night while approaching for landing at Reagan National Airport. CBS News has learned that just one air traffic control worker from the Reagan National Airport tower was managing the helicopters and planes, a job normally done by two people. Kris Van Cleave has the latest. Source

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Breaking down the Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. hearings

Three Trump administration picks faced confirmation hearings Thursday on Capitol Hill: Kash Patel for FBI director, Tulsi Gabbard as the head of national intelligence and Health and Human Services secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kadia Goba, politics reporter for Semafor, and Dan Klaidman, CBS News investigative reporter, join “America Decides” with analysis. Source

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Takeaways from Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel confirmation hearings

Senators grilled several of President Trump’s picks for key Cabinet positions on Thursday, namely FBI director nominee Kash Patel, director of national intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard and Health and Human Services secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more. Source

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Trump blames Democrats, DEI for deadly plane crash without evidence

President Trump said the midair collision over the Potomac River was a dark night in our nation’s history during a press conference Thursday before shifting blame without evidence to Democrats as well as diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Source

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Wichita mayor on community response to D.C. plane crash

American Airlines flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas, was on final approach to Reagan National Airport when it collided with an army helicopter late Wednesday night. Wichita Mayor Lily Wu joins “America Decides” to discuss how her community is reacting to the tragedy. Source

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Former NTSB chair assesses Washington, D.C., plane crash

The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into Wednesday night’s midair collision between an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter. Former NTSB Chair Robert Sumwalt, CBS News transportation safety expert and analyst, joins “America Decides” to discuss. Source

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