Joel Rose

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Bolts were missing from the door plug that blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9, NTBS says

Wednesday, February 07, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board says four bolts were missing on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 door plug. It led to last month's inflight blowout and emergency depressurization.

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FAA says Boeing's grounded 737 Max 9 jets can fly again after thorough inspection

Thursday, January 25, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration imposed sweeping jet production restrictions at the company's factories. Questions about quality control at Boeing's factories are mounting.

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The long history between Boeing and the U.S. government

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

A look into how the relationship between the federal government and Boeing has evolved, and what the past Boeing safety crises might tell us about the current one.

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NYC adopted Vision Zero 10 years ago. Here's what's worked to lower traffic deaths

Thursday, January 11, 2024

It's been a decade since New York City became the first U.S. city to officially adopt Vision Zero, a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities. Many other cities have since followed. Has it worked?

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Inspections of grounded Boeing planes begin after a door plug blew off one in flight

Monday, January 08, 2024

The NTSB says it has recovered the door plug that blew off a Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplane on Friday. Investigators are trying to understand why a system that's worked well on other planes failed here.

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NRA chief steps down days before a pivotal corruption trial in New York

Saturday, January 06, 2024

Wayne LaPierre, the longtime head of the National Rifle Association, is stepping down. That announcement comes days before a corruption trial in New York that could upend the NRA.

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NRA leader resigns after claims he misappropriated funds to pay for opulent lifestyle

Friday, January 05, 2024

The longtime leader of the National Rifle Association has stepped down. Wayne LaPierre is accused, along with former leaders of the organization, of skimming funds for personal use.

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What is known about the fiery runway collision at a Tokyo airport

Wednesday, January 03, 2024

In Japan, investigators are piecing together why a passenger jet and turboprop Coast Guard plane collided on a runway in Tokyo. Everyone on the jet survived but five people died on the smaller plane.

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Why passengers have been more unruly since the pandemic

Friday, December 29, 2023

Unruly passenger incidents have dropped since a big spike in 2021. But the number of reported incidents this year is still higher than it was before the pandemic, and no one is quite sure why.

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Southwest Airlines is hit with a $140 million fine for last year's meltdown

Monday, December 18, 2023

The U.S. Transportation Department has levied a $140 million fine on Southwest. It comes after the airline's meltdown last year that led to thousands of canceled flights and many stranded passengers.

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A strained U.S. aviation system braces for a record-setting week of holiday travel

Monday, November 20, 2023

Records are likely to fall as millions of Americans take to the skies for Thanksgiving. Federal regulators say they're working to keep the system safe after a troubling report from outside experts.

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In a show of support with Israel, thousands rally on the National Mall

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Tens of thousands of people showed up in Washington, D.C., Tuesday for a "March for Israel." Organizers say they want to "show solidarity and support for Israel" during the war against Hamas.

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Public transit systems try to avoid a 'death spiral' as remote work hurts ridership

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Big public transit systems are warning of deep service cuts as they struggle to make up lost revenue from fewer riders. But in some places, ridership is growing as systems adapt to the new normal.

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Thousands took to the streets in Washington during pro-Israel march

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Supporters of Israel flooded into Washington, D.C. Tuesday. They came to speak out against Hamas and the October attack on Israel.

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Taller cars and trucks are more dangerous for pedestrians, according to crash data

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Vehicles with higher front ends are more likely to cause fatalities in crashes with pedestrians than smaller cars and trucks, according to new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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A shortage of air traffic controllers is hurting safety, aviation experts warn Senate

Thursday, November 09, 2023

At a Senate hearing, aviation experts testified that a shortage of air traffic controllers is leading to fatigue and distraction, likely contributing to a series of close calls on runways this year.

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Immigrants are coming to North Dakota for jobs. Not everyone is glad to see them

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

The immigrant population is growing fast in states far from the southern border. Employers in North Dakota say the economy needs more workers, but there's still deep ambivalence about immigration.

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An off-duty pilot allegedly attempted to disable an aircraft's engine midflight

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

An off-duty commercial pilot tried to switch off the engines of a jet, renewing concerns about pilots' mental fitness. Aviators have long resisted seeking help for fear of losing their flight status.

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'I'm not okay,' off-duty Alaska pilot allegedly said before trying to cut the engines

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

New details from the off-duty pilot's interactions with the flight crew are emerging from state and federal court papers that charge him with interfering during Sunday's flight.

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An off-duty pilot attempted to shut off the engines in flight, Alaska Airlines says

Monday, October 23, 2023

An Alaska Airlines flight was forced to make an unexpected landing after an off-duty pilot who was riding in the cockpit allegedly attempted to disable the aircraft's engines.

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