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Could Dulles Airport be renamed after Trump?

A major airport in the D.C. region that’s a big hub for United Airlines could be renamed after President Donald Trump.

A resolution introduced in the U.S. House last week would redesignate Washington Dulles International Airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport.

H.R. 691 was introduced by Republican Rep. Addison McDowell, and it appears to be similar to one introduced last year by a Pennsylvania representative who’s co-sponsoring this measure.

The new measure has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Two New Giant Pandas Debut at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Giant pandas Bao Li [BOW-lee] and Qing Bao [ching-BOW] made their public debut at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in Washington, D.C., Jan. 24. In a ceremonial opening of the Asia Trail exhibit, Brandie Smith, the John and Adrienne Mars Director of NZCBI, welcomed the American public to meet the new bears, declaring the Zoo to be the “District of Panda.”

“For over 50 years, giant pandas have been an integral part of the fabric and culture of Washington, D.C., thanks in large part to the support of the communities that live and work in the District,” Smith said. “Bao Li and Qing Bao have won our hearts, and we’re excited to welcome panda fans back to the Zoo—the only place in the nation where you can see giant pandas for free—and celebrate the newest chapter of our giant panda breeding and conservation program.”

This morning, the Zoo relaunched the Giant Panda Cam, sponsored by The Boeing Company, ensuring virtual visitors could join in the celebration and welcome the animal ambassadors to Washington. The Giant Panda Cam is composed of 40 cameras operated from a central system by a corps of specially trained volunteers. The webcams broadcast from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET. After 7 p.m., the day’s recording is rebroadcast to ensure virtual visitors around the world can view the animals at their most active.

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Live Updates: Jet Crashes Near Washington

Officials said the regional plane went down in the Potomac River near Reagan Airport. The airport said emergency crews were responding to an “aircraft incident.”

A small plane crashed in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night, Washington’s fire and emergency department said. The Federal Aviation Administration said that an American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kan., had collided midair with a helicopter while approaching the airport.

All takeoffs and landings were halted at the airport as emergency personnel responded to an “aircraft incident on the airfield,” the airport said in a statement.

China wrote: Wed Jan 29, 2025 10:30 pm

Live Updates: Jet Crashes Near Washington

Officials said the regional plane went down in the Potomac River near Reagan Airport. The airport said emergency crews were responding to an “aircraft incident.”

A small plane crashed in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night, Washington’s fire and emergency department said. The Federal Aviation Administration said that an American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kan., had collided midair with a helicopter while approaching the airport.

All takeoffs and landings were halted at the airport as emergency personnel responded to an “aircraft incident on the airfield,” the airport said in a statement.

I’ve never hear of PSA Airlines but it was inbound from Wichita.

Clay2Ali wrote: Wed Jan 29, 2025 10:33 pm

China wrote: Wed Jan 29, 2025 10:30 pm

Live Updates: Jet Crashes Near Washington

Officials said the regional plane went down in the Potomac River near Reagan Airport. The airport said emergency crews were responding to an “aircraft incident.”

A small plane crashed in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night, Washington’s fire and emergency department said. The Federal Aviation Administration said that an American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kan., had collided midair with a helicopter while approaching the airport.

All takeoffs and landings were halted at the airport as emergency personnel responded to an “aircraft incident on the airfield,” the airport said in a statement.

I’ve never hear of PSA Airlines but it was inbound from Wichita.

American Airlines; chances for survivors doesn’t look good.

Apparently the helicopter was a US Army Black Hawk helicopter:

Regional jet crashes into Potomac River after Black Hawk helicopter collision

Multiple sources have confirmed to ABC News that 60 passengers and four crew were aboard the jet.

Video of the crash:

https://bsky.app/profile/stayinwonder.b ... wgxsgzh227

Deadly plane crash in D.C.'s Potomac River after midair collision with helicopter https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/pl ... mac-river/

Such terrible news.