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In the final moments before the collision near D.C., air traffic control recordings show the controller on duty asking the helicopter if it could see the airliner. Paul Rinaldi, former president of the National Air Traffic Controllers' Association, which is their labor union, discusses how the collision could have happened.
Steven Wallace is the former director of accident investigation for the FAA. He joined CBS News to discuss Wednesday night's deadly midair collision of a passenger plane with a military helicopter above Washington, D.C.
Recovery operations are underway after a plane crashed in midair with a military helicopter Wednesday night near Washington, D.C. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Officials said Thursday morning that no survivors are expected after a plane crashed in midair Wednesday night with an Army helicopter while trying to land at Washington, D.C.'s, Reagan National Airport. Errol Barnett anchored CBS News' special coverage.
District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Chief John Donnelly said Thursday his team doesn't believe there are any survivors after Wednesday night's midair passenger plane crash with a military helicopter. Vladimir Duthiers and Adriana Diaz anchored CBS News' special report on the official press conference.
At least 30 bodies have been recovered and the search effort is ongoing after a plane with 60 passengers and four crewmembers collided in midair with an Army Black Hawk helicopter carrying three soldiers near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night. Errol Barnett anchors CBS News' special coverage on what we know the morning after.
A passenger jet carrying more than 60 people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter carrying three soldiers near Reagan National Airport Wednesday night. Major Garrett is joined by CBS News senior transportation and national correspondent Kris Van Cleave, CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata, and CBS News transportation safety expert and analyst Robert Sumwalt to examine what we know about the incident.
Officials held a news briefing early Thursday morning to provide updates on a midair collision involving a passenger jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan International Airport outside Washington, D.C. Search and rescue efforts were underway in the Potomac River.
A commercial airline has collided with a helicopter mid-air on approach to Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C., 60 passengers and four crew members were on the American Airlines flight that departed from Kansas. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports and CBS News producer Josh Gross has more.
An American Airlines plane collided with a Black Hawk helicopter in midair outside of Washington, D.C., near Reagan Washington National Airport. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Many Republican lawmakers have said that they want to "look forward, not back" regarding Jan. 6 and President Trump's pardons. But House Speaker Mike Johnson said he plans to establish a subcommittee that will look into the Capitol Riot and the committee that first investigated it. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small breaks it down.
After a long wait, two new giant pandas made their public debut Friday at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns braved the cold and got a first look.
A federal judge has issued an order barring Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes from visiting Washington, D.C., without permission. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
All federal employees who hold roles in diversity, equity and inclusion programs have been placed on paid leave as President Trump, immediately after taking office this week, signed executive orders seeking to end DEI programs within the federal government. Weijia Jiang examines the response and possible impact of the move.
Donald Trump returned to power as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, saying in his second inaugural address that "the golden age of America begins right now." Nancy Cordes has details.
1 Observatory Circle in northwest D.C. has been home for vice presidents from Walter Mondale to Kamala Harris and now JD Vance.
Although the inauguration ceremony for President-elect Donald Trump was moved into the highly fortified and secured U.S. Capitol, helicopters will still be a key tool for D.C. Police.
President-elect Donald Trump's announced that his inauguration on Monday will be indoors due to cold weather. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more details on the decision.
The second inauguration of Donald Trump will be held indoors Monday in anticipation of frigid weather. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on reactions to the decision from Washington, D.C. Then, Kadia Goba, political reporter for Semafor, and Fin Gómez, CBS News political director, join to discuss further.
Less than a week before President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office, CBS News sat down with members of the Inauguration Committee who have been preparing for a peaceful transfer of power. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell reports.
Former President Jimmy Carter's casket is headed to Washington, D.C., to lie in state. Six days of observances to honor the 39th U.S. president began in Plains, Georgia, where mourners paid their respects. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
A memorial service for former President Jimmy Carter was held in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday at the Carter Center. His son, grandson and others paid tribute to Carter's life, work and legacy. His body will lie in repose until Tuesday, when he is transported to Washington, D.C. Jericka Duncan and Major Garrett anchored a CBS News Special Report.
Confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees are set to begin Tuesday. Senators will get a chance to directly question Trump's picks, including Pete Hegseth, his controversial choice to lead the Department of Defense. Natalie Brand reports.
Former President Jimmy Carter was honored with a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday before his body was flown home to his hometown of Plains, Georgia, for a private service at his family's church. President Biden gave a eulogy for the 39th president. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Steven Ford, the son of late President Gerald Ford, delivered the eulogy Thursday that his father had written for late President Jimmy Carter. Steven Ford reflected on Carter's death with "America Decides."
European leaders will join Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his crucial meeting with President Trump in Washington on Monday.
Special U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff says Russian leader Vladimir Putin agreed to allow the U.S. and Europe to offer Ukraine a security guarantee resembling NATO's collective defense mandate.
Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to deny a quorum are making their way back, each on their own timeline, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Erin is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year, and meteorologists are closely tracking its path and forecast.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "both sides are going to have to make concessions" to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
Protesters in Israel escalated their ongoing campaign on Sunday to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.
The strike, which began on Saturday morning, stranded more than 100,000 travelers around the world during the peak summer travel season.
The shark attack happened near Big Grand Cay on the island of Abaco, Bahamas, on Sunday, police said.
For more than 40 years, glaciologist Mauri Pelto has been measuring shrinking glaciers in Washington State. He's been joined by his daughter, artist-scientist Jill Pelto, whose watercolors provide another view of the drastically-changing landscape.