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Deadly Helicopter Crash In NYC

Deadly Helicopter Crash In NYC

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James Kratch
April 11, 2025

Good Friday morning. A luxury train service will take travelers around the world in 100 days (with some sea crossings involved) starting next year. Only 12 tickets are available and they cost about $146K each, although couples can get a roughly 15% discount. Have a great weekend!

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Supreme Court: Return order
Iran: Nuclear pitch
House: Tarmac scare
Markets: Sell-off resumes
MLS: Schedule possibility

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Tragedy on the Hudson

A fatal helicopter crash killed six people in New York City.

The news: A sightseeing chopper went down in the Hudson River. Three adults, including the pilot, and three children perished. Officials said a family of tourists from Spain was on the aircraft.
More details: Four people were declared dead at the scene; the other two died after being removed. Eyewitnesses said the helicopter came apart midair, losing a propeller and its tail before plunging nose down.
Big picture: There have been a handful of helicopter crashes over Manhattan in recent years, but this one is the most deadly in some time. Five people were killed in a 2018 incident but the pilot survived. Federal officials have launched an investigation into the crash.

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U.S. News

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