Former Beauty Queen, Civil Rights Attorney Killed In DC Plane Crash: Remembering Kiah Duggins Former Beauty Queen, Civil Rights Attorney Killed In DC Plane Crash: Remembering Kiah Duggins
Former Beauty Queen, Civil Rights Attorney Killed In DC Plane Crash: Remembering Kiah Duggins The fight for justice does not end with Kiah Duggins. Friends, family, and supporters are coming together to carry on the mission of the Harvard-trained civil rights attorney and incoming professor who was among the 67 on board the American Airlines plane that crashed over DC.  "She was a radiant light, a brilliant mind, and a fierce advocate for justice," Aisha Duggin wrote in a GoFundMe campaign set up after her death.  "A Harvard-trained civil rights attorney, abolitionist, and global traveler, Kiah dedicated her life to fighting for freedom, equity, and the liberation of marginalized c…
Trump To Federal Workers: Remove Pronouns On Email Signatures Trump To Federal Workers: Remove Pronouns On Email Signatures
Trump To Federal Workers: Remove Pronouns On Email Signatures Federal employees across multiple agencies have been directed to remove pronouns from their email signatures. The move stems from an executive order signed by President Donald Trump seeking to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the federal government, according to internal memos obtained by ABC News. It's also part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to dismantle DEI initiatives in federal agencies.  The directive takes effect at the end of the business day Friday, Jan. 31. The measure has sparked concerns among workplace advocates, with som…
The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To DC Area After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To DC Area After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release
The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To DC Area After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release R&B and pop star The Weeknd has announced a massive summer tour that'll stop at several Northeast stadiums after releasing what may be the final album under his iconic persona. The Weeknd released the 2025 tour dates for the continuation of his After Hours til Dawn Tour. The announcement came just hours after the release of his album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" on Friday, Jan. 31. Like the new album, The Weeknd's tour completes a trilogy started by 2020's "After Hours" and 2022's "Dawn FM". The tour went across North America in 2022, along with Europe and Latin America in 2023. In the fall of …
Driver Killed In High-Speed Rollover Crash In Prince William County: Police Driver Killed In High-Speed Rollover Crash In Prince William County: Police
Driver Killed In High-Speed Rollover Crash In Prince William County: Police A high-speed crash in Prince William County ended in tragedy when a pickup truck veered into oncoming traffic, slammed into another vehicle, and flipped multiple times, authorities said. The deadly collision happened around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, in the area of Aden Road and Parkgate Drive in Nokesville, according to Prince William County Police. Investigators determined that 29-year-old Manassas man David Joseph Russell Callen was speeding southbound in a 2008 Nissan Titan when he crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on into a 2022 Subaru Outback traveling in the opposit…
Black Boxes Found After Deadly Plane, Helicopter Crash Over Potomac River In DC (DEVELOPING) Black Boxes Found After Deadly Plane, Helicopter Crash Over Potomac River In DC (DEVELOPING)
Black Boxes Found After Deadly Plane, Helicopter Crash Over Potomac River In DC (Developing) Investigators have recovered two black boxes from the American Airlines plane that crashed into a Black Hawk helicopter over DC on Wednesday, federal authorities announced. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators say that they've recovered the cockpit voice recorder and flight data from the Bombardier CRJ700 airplane involved in yesterday’s mid-air collision at Reagan National Airport. The recorders are at the NTSB labs for evaluation to give investigators a better idea about what went wrong in the moments leading up to the crash, which killed dozens. At least 4…
Mother Killed, Child Hospitalized By Hit-Run Driver In Virginia: Police Mother Killed, Child Hospitalized By Hit-Run Driver In Virginia: Police
Mother Killed, Child Hospitalized By Hit-Run Driver In Virginia: Police A heartbreaking hit-and-run in Virginia left a mother dead and her young child hospitalized, as detectives work to track down the driver who fled the scene. Fairfax County Police say the crash happened around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the intersection of Richmond Highway and Buckman Road in Woodlawn. Investigators determined that 33-year-old Erica Tibbs, of Alexandria, and her 5-year-old child were crossing Richmond Highway when a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban struck them.  The impact left both severely injured in the roadway as the driver ditched the SUV a short distance…
Upcoming Gabby Petito Doc On Netflix Sparks Mixed Reaction Online: 'So Disrespectful' Upcoming Gabby Petito Doc On Netflix Sparks Mixed Reaction Online: 'So Disrespectful'
Upcoming Gabby Petito Doc On Netflix Sparks Mixed Reaction Online: 'So Disrespectful' A chilling new Netflix docuseries is set to reignite national interest in the murder of Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old aspiring social media influencer from New York whose life was cut short by her fiancé during their cross-country road trip. American Murder: Gabby Petito promises an in-depth look beyond the headlines, exploring how an online #VanLife romance unraveled into a nightmare.  The three-part documentary promises exclusive interviews with Petito’s family and friends, revealing the devastating truth behind her allegedly “perfect” relationship with Brian Laundrie—one that was ri…
$1,900 In Fentanyl Found On Prince William County Man Who Tried Fleeing Traffic Stop $1,900 In Fentanyl Found On Prince William County Man Who Tried Fleeing Traffic Stop
$1,900 In Fentanyl Found On Prince William County Man Who Tried Fleeing Traffic Stop A routine traffic stop in Culpeper led to the seizure of more than $42,000 worth of cocaine and fentanyl, as authorities arrested a Manassas man following a failed attempt to flee on foot, officials said. Howard B. Jenkins, 43, was taken into custody after officers with the Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force stopped his Chevrolet Tahoe on Wednesday, Jan. 29, along Route 3 near Yellow Bottom Road in Culpeper County for failing to display a license plate. During the stop, Jenkins attempted to run but was quickly apprehended, police said.  A search of the vehicle uncovered 400 gram…
Families Identify Pilots, Flight Attendants Presumed Dead In DC Plane Crash: Reports Families Identify Pilots, Flight Attendants Presumed Dead In DC Plane Crash: Reports
Families Identify Pilots, Flight Attendants Presumed Dead In DC Plane Crash: Reports Relatives and loved ones have identified the four crew members on the American Airlines plane that collided with an Army helicopter over Washington, DC, according to reports. The crew on American Airlines Flight 5342 was based in Charlotte Douglas International Airport, WSOC-TV Channel 9 reported. Among them were Captain Jonathan Campos, First Officer Samuel Lilley, and flight attendants Ian Epstein and Danasia Elder. The plane was also carrying 60 passengers from Wichita, Kansas, when it crashed over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport just before 9 p.m. on Wed…
NY Dad Had 4-Year-Old Daughter In Tow During Trail Of Terror In Maryland, Virginia: Police NY Dad Had 4-Year-Old Daughter In Tow During Trail Of Terror In Maryland, Virginia: Police
NY Dad Had 4-Year-Old Daughter In Tow During Trail Of Terror In Maryland, Virginia: Police A New York man led police on a dangerous crime spree through Maryland and Virginia with his missing 4-year-old daughter in tow, authorities say. Esmeraldo Martinez De La Cruz, 32, is facing attempted murder, home invasion, and child neglect charges after a chaotic string of crimes that began in Montgomery County and ended in Virginia with his arrest. The crime spree began this week at around 4:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, when Montgomery County Police responded to a hit-and-run crash at Route 355 and Watkins Mill Road in Gaithersburg. Witnesses saw Martinez and his 4-year-old daughter, Luna…
World-Renowned Virginia Skating Coach Confirmed Among 67 Killed In DC Mid-Air Crash World-Renowned Virginia Skating Coach Confirmed Among 67 Killed In DC Mid-Air Crash
World-Renowned Virginia Skating Coach Confirmed Among 67 Killed In DC Mid-Air Crash World-renowned ice skating coach Inna Volanskaya of Loudoun County has been confirmed as one of the 67 people who died in the mid-air crash over Washington DC this week. Volanskaya was a coach at the Ashburn Ice House and has connections to the Washington Figure Skating Club. "We are devastated to hear the news of American Eagle flight 5342," Washington Figure Skating Club officials said in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with our skating family during this difficult time. More information will be posted when appropriate."  According to her biography there, Volanskaya has b…
Amazon-Sold Crib Poses Deadly Risks To Babies, CPSC Warns Amazon-Sold Crib Poses Deadly Risks To Babies, CPSC Warns
Amazon-Sold Crib Poses Deadly Risks To Babies, Cpsc Warns Federal regulators are warning that a convertible crib sold on Amazon has several serious safety risks to babies, officials said. The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned that the Hermixa 6-in-1 Convertible Crib violates multiple federal safety standards, the federal agency said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 30. The product was sold by Zhang Jun of China and manufactured by Shucheng Aidou Trading Co. The crib was available on Amazon from February to August 2024 for about $250. The CPSC said the crib has potential dangers that could lead to entrapment, fal…