Pilot safe after F-35 military jet suffers ‘significant damage’ in accident at Alaska base

By  MARK THIESSEN

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A U.S. Air Force pilot was reported to be safe after a single-seat F-35 fighter jet crashed Tuesday during a training exercise at a base in Alaska.

The pilot experienced an “inflight malfunction” but was able to eject from the aircraft, Col. Paul Townsend, commander of the 354th Fighter Wing, told a news conference. The plane crashed during the landing phase of the flight at Eielson Air Force Base, he said.

The pilot had declared an inflight emergency prior to the crash and was in stable condition and being evaluated at a medical facility, he said.

The crash, which occurred early Tuesday afternoon, caused significant damage to the aircraft, the Air Force said in a statement.

Eielson Air Force Base is about 25 miles (40 kilometers) south of Fairbanks.

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DC plane crash air traffic control audio reveals moment controllers saw disaster: 'Tower did you see that?'

 

DC plane crash air traffic control audio reveals moment controllers saw disaster: 'Tower did you see that?'

Story by Michael Dorgan

By Julie Creswell

Air Traffic Control (ATC) audio from Wednesday’s collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet reveals the moments before and after controllers witnessed the disaster unfold. 

The two aircraft collided at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, at around 9 p.m. with 60 passengers and four crew members onboard the passenger jet, while three soldiers were inside the helicopter. A massive recovery operation is underway on the Potomac River.

In the air traffic control audio, a controller can be heard directing American Airlines Flight 5342 to take Runway 33.

AMERICAN AIRLINES PLANE, ARMY HELICOPTER COLLIDE OUTSIDE REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT NEAR WASHINGTON DC

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State attorney drops charges against teen accused of wielding machete to threaten Kamala Harris supporters at precinct Months after an 18-year-old was accused of antagonizing Kamala Harris supporters with a machete at a Neptune Beach polling precinct, the State Attorney’s Office said it would not be following through on charges against him.

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National Sports

 

National Sports

Florida clears coach Todd Golden in months-long Title IX investigation GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida men’s basketball coach Todd Golden has been cleared during a Title IX investigation into claims of stalking and sexual harassment, potentially culminating a months-long saga amid the Gators’ best season in a decade. “After a thorough investigation that included dozens of interviews over the past months, the University of Florida has found no evidence that Todd ... Read more

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Art Rooney II gives Mike Tomlin vote of confidence, admits Steelers unlikely to re-sign both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields PITTSBURGH — Steelers president Art Rooney II reiterated his confidence in coach Mike Tomlin despite another late-season collapse and early playoff exit but said it's apparent his team is not at the level to compete with the best teams in the league. And he said the top priority to help change that is determining what to do at quarterback. "We got to figure out what to do better," Rooney said ... Read more

Jury pool selected for former DA's trial

 

Jury pool selected for former DA's trial

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This weekend in Jacksonville was filled with heartbreak 💔  It was a heartbreaking weekend in Jacksonville.    A 7-year-old boy was fatally shot Friday afternoon and a 21-year-old was injured during a Westside shooting. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said the 21-year-old man who survived the shooting was believed to be gang-affiliated. Several homes were struck by gunfire, but no other injuries were reported.    JSO says an $18,000 reward is being offered to anyone who provides information that leads to an arrest. The family has started a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses.    Another heartbreaking story that unfolded over the weekend led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man. A man was arrested for fatally striking an 8-month-old on Saturday afternoon with his car after placing the baby in the street, according to JSO.    Justin Golden, 20, was charged with aggravated manslaughter and vehicular homicide. Click here to read the full story.

‘He was a very happy child’: Mother of 7-year-old boy killed in shooting on Jacksonville’s Westside speaks out

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Arrest made in Friday shooting

 

Arrest made in Friday shooting

By MICHAEL HALL mhall@thebrunswicknews.com A man was arrested Friday night six hours after police say he shot a 15-year-old boy in Brunswick.  Read more

 

Ousted meteorologist Sam Kuffel was ‘just voicing my personal opinion’ on Elon Musk gesture

Story by Mary Spicuzza, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

In her first public remarks since being dropped by WDJT-TV (Channel 58), meteorologist Sam Kuffel said Friday she "never intended to harm anyone" with her social media posts criticizing Elon Musk's straight-arm gesture that many have likened to a Nazi salute.

"First, I just want to thank everyone for the tremendous support I’ve received," Kuffel said in a statement to the Journal Sentinel. "I was just voicing my personal opinion on a private social media account that was not accessible to the general public."

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Winter Storm Enzo turns Golden Isles into frozen Isles

 

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