Kobe Bryant helicopter engines showed no sign of ‘catastrophic internal failure’: NTSB
The two engines of the helicopter that crashed in hazy, cloudy weather on a California hillside last month, killing basketball great Kobe Bryant and eight others, showed no evidence of a “catastrophic internal failure,” federal investigators said on Fr…
Pentagon reduces size of Singapore Airshow delegation
The Pentagon shrunk the size of its delegation traveling to the Singapore Airshow, a Pentagon official said, as the impact of the coronavirus has reduced participation in the event.
NTSB says Bryant helicopter engines showed no signs of catastrophic internal failure
The engines of the Sikorsky S-76 helicopter that crashed into a steep hillside killing basketball superstar Kobe Bryant and 8 others near Calabasas, California on Jan. 26 showed no evidence of a “catastrophic internal failure,” the National Transportat…
Royal Caribbean bans China, Hong Kong, Macau passport holders from ships on coronavirus fears
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd said on Friday it would ban guests holding China, Hong Kong or Macau passports from boarding its ships amid concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.
Cruise line bans China citizens; Outrage as doctor who sounded alarm over virus dies
The coronavirus death of a Chinese doctor who had been reprimanded for sounding an early warning about the disease triggered anger at the government on Friday, while a major cruise line took the extraordinary step of banning citizens of China regardles…
Russia foreign minister slams U.S. sanctions during visit to Venezuela
Russia’s foreign minister on Friday slammed U.S. sanctions against Venezuela during a visit to Caracas, providing a public show of support for President Nicolas Maduro as Washington mulls ramping up pressure on the South American nation.
U.S. announces aid for China, other countries impacted by coronavirus
The United States stands ready to spend up to $100 million to assist China and other countries impacted by coronavirus, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Friday.
Coach who hired Michael Avenatti tells U.S. jury he wanted to expose Nike
The government’s star witness in Michael Avenatti’s extortion trial conceded on Friday he wanted to expose Nike Inc’s alleged illegal payments to college basketball recruits long before he hired the celebrity lawyer.
UK’s Prince Harry speaks at JP Morgan event in Miami: royal source
Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan attended an event organized by American bank JP Morgan in Miami, Florida, on Thursday, a royal source said, one of the couple’s first engagements since stepping down from royal duties.
From Russia with cabin fever: coronavirus evacuees compare notes
It’s a refurbished Soviet-style sanatorium, but there are no visitors, staff wear decontamination suits and riot police stand guard outside in temperatures of around -15 Celsius.




