American Airlines Flight 5342, a regional jet, was en route to Ronald Reagan National Airport when it made a last-minute upward turn, colliding with a military helicopter flying higher than authorized. The crash, which occurred over the Potomac River, resulted in the deadliest aviation accident in the U.S. in 25 years. Investigators are puzzled by discrepancies in radar data and are examining air traffic communications leading up to the tragic event.
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The cute whiskers are back on. Rare Mediterranean monk seals are cared for in a Greek rehab center
In Greece, the charity MOm has helped nurse back to health dozens of Mediterranean monk seals, like Panagis, who was found struggling in Cyprus and is almost ready to return to the wild. Conservation efforts have led to a remarkable recovery of the species, with nearly half of the global population of 800 living in Greek waters. MOm's rehabilitation center has cared for about 40 seals, preparing them for release back into the wild after...
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