Southwest pushes back against report it failed to prioritize safety
The draft audit reportedly found fault with the FAA, too.
3M subpoenaed by feds over chemical discharges
The company was accused of releasing chemicals from its factory in Alabama into the Tennessee River without disclosing its actions.
Jussie Smollett's attorneys seek records on Chicago’s ex-top cop
It's an apparent bid to undermine Johnson’s credibility.
US life expectancy rises for 1st time in 4 years
The increase is small — just a month — but marks at least a temporary halt to a downward trend.
Georgia State Patrol fires 30-plus new troopers for cheating
An entire graduating class of the Georgia State Patrol's Trooper School has been fired or resigned amid a cheating scandal
NASA chief 'concerned' about House bill that would delay moon landing
The bill would rearrange the agency's space exploration goals.
US government grounds drones over China worries
The department had already grounded roughly 800 Chinese-made drones in October.
Boeing CEO: 737 Max 'will be able to compete head-on'
The Max, the latest iteration of a plane introduced in 1967, was brought to market in the 2010s to compete with the more fuel-efficient A320neo from Airbus
Boeing posts first loss in 20 years as 737 Max grounding grinds on
New CEO David Calhoun will oversee Boeing's legal strategy as it deals with dozens of lawsuits by families of the 346 people who died in crashes of the 737 Max jetliner.
Budget deficit to break $1 trillion despite strong economy, CBO says
An annual congressional report says the U.S. budget deficit is likely to burst through the symbolic $1 trillion barrier this year despite a healthy economy.
FDA sends hand sanitizer brand Purell strict warning
the Food and Drug Administration called out the company for posting several claims across the Purell website pages and its social media platforms that the over-the-counter hand sanitizers can be effective against several viruses.
Coronavirus screening expands to 15 more US airports
The United States and several other nations prepared Tuesday to airlift citizens out of Wuhan.
Kobe Bryant death: Celebrity clientele, loved ones pay tribute to veteran pilot
Longtime pilot Ara Zobayan told air traffic controllers in his last radio message that he was climbing to avoid clouds.
North Carolina county's Second Amendment sanctuary resolution up for vote
North Carolina's Gaston County will vote on a resolution that would declare the county a Second Amendment sanctuary on Tuesday.
Kobe Bryant helicopter crash investigators using drones to scan site
Federal investigators will continue sifting through the wreckage on Tuesday morning.
Fed auctioning off Porsches, Ferraris from racer turned felon
The combined value for the four cars is more than $2 million.
Hunter Biden agrees to cough up child support: Court papers
The court is still waiting for information needed to determine how much child support should be paid to Roberts each month.
Google antitrust probe: State AGs, Justice Department reportedly could join forces
State attorneys general investigating Google for antitrust practices will reportedly have an information-sharing meeting with the Department of Justice next week.
US Air Force joins 'Call of Duty' sponsors for 2020 season
The Air Force will offer fans an opportunity to experience flight simulators and will also be a pregame feature sponsor.
Coronavirus not yet 'emergency' outside China, WHO says
So far, the outbreak has sickened 584 people, 575 of whom were in China.



















