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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Latest on investigation into deadly D.C. plane crash
A military helicopter on a routine training exercise collided midair with a passenger jet when approaching Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport late Wednesday night. CBS News’ Skyler Henry and Eleanor Watson join “America Decides” with the latest on the investigation. Then, Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland joins with his reaction. Source
Marianne Faithfull, British pop star and Rolling Stones muse, dies at 78
Marianne Faithfull’s first hit, “As Tears Go By,” was recorded when she was just 17 years old after she met with the manager of the Rolling Stones at a party. Source
From the archives: Marianne Faithfull on the hard road to becoming a legend
Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull, who was part of the 1960s British Invasion with her hit single “As Tears Go By,” and who was a muse to Mick Jagger, died on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at age 78. In this “Sunday Morning” profile that aired May 3, 2009, she talked with Anthony Mason about surviving sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll; her daring comeback album, 1979’s critically-acclaimed “Broken English”; and her penchant for being “very overenthusiastically eager for life.” Source
Figure skaters in plane crash had been pursuing dreams at national event
It’s an invitation every young American figure skater dreams of receiving. The National Development Camp marks both a career milestone for athletes as well as a hope that even bigger goals are within reach. Source
What we know about the D.C. plane crash as NTSB investigation begins
The National Transportation Safety Board took questions after holding a press briefing on the collision above the Potomac River involving an American Eagle passenger jet and a Black Hawk helicopter containing military personnel. CBS News’ Skyler Henry has the latest probe details and Tom Hanson has more on what we know about the victims. Source
Starliner astronauts retrieve failed component in challenging spacewalk
Starliner co-pilot Sunita Williams is now the world’s most experienced female spacewalker, moving up to number four overall. Source
Duckworth, a former Black Hawk pilot, on D.C. plane crash
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a former Black Hawk pilot, is weighing in on the deadly collision in Washington, D.C. CBS News’ Nikole Killion spoke to Duckworth about her own experience in a helicopter collision. Source
Credit card debt forgiveness pros and cons to know for February
Having your debt forgiven can be a smart move this month — but there are some downsides to consider, too. Source
How Beyoncé’s career began | 60 Minutes Archive
Beyoncé started performing at 9 years old at Walmarts, she told 60 Minutes’ Steve Kroft in this 2010 excerpt. Source