U.S. inspectors probe deadly Southwest jet engine explosion
(Reuters) – The National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday was inspecting the wrecked engine of a Southwest Airlines Co jet that blew up in mid air, killing a passenger in the first deadly U.S. commercial airline accident in nine years.
Trump contradicts himself over Comey firing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he did not fire James Comey “because of the phony Russia investigation,” contradicting his 2017 statement that he ousted the FBI director last year over the probe.
Southwest flight forced to land after bird strike
(Reuters) – A Southwest Airlines airplane flying to Phoenix was forced to land at Nashville airport shortly after takeoff because of a bird strike, a Southwest spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Trump says Stormy Daniels sketch is of a ‘nonexistent man’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said a man portrayed in a sketch released by porn star Stormy Daniels, who she said warned her to stop discussing her claims of a sexual encounter with Trump, does not exist.
Four U.S. senators seek details on unusual cellular surveillance in D.C. area
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Four U.S. senators on Wednesday urged the U.S. Homeland Security Department (DHS) to disclose additional information about unusual cellular surveillance activity that has been detected around the nation’s capital.
Southwest Airlines to speed up inspections after engine explodes, killing one
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) – Southwest Airlines Co will speed up inspections of all related engines out of extra caution, the airline said, after a passenger was killed when an engine on one of its planes exploded and broke apart mid-air.
Airlines inspecting Boeing 737 engines after fatal Southwest incident
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Some major customers of Boeing Co’s popular 737 jets including Korean Air Lines Co Ltd said on Wednesday they were inspecting engines of the type that blew apart mid-air on a fatal Southwest Airlines Co flight on Tuesday.
Defense in Cosby’s sexual assault trial to question detective for second day
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (Reuters) – Bill Cosby’s defense team in his sexual assault trial is expected on Wednesday to continue its cross examination of a detective who investigated the accusations against the 80-year-old entertainer shortly after they were fir…
One killed when engine explodes on Southwest flight
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Regulators had ordered inspections of engine type that blew apart on Southwest plane
(Reuters) – European regulators this month began requiring an inspection by early next year of the type of engine that blew apart on a fatal Southwest Airlines flight on Tuesday, and a source said U.S. regulators were near a similar rule.
