Human Interest

American Airlines Plane Crash: Everything to Know About the Tragic Collision

Following the Jan. 29 American Airlines plane crash in Washington, D.C., that killed all 67 involved, investigators have sought to understand the tragedy. Here’s everything to know so far.

February 1, 2025

American Airlines Crash: Figure Skater Brielle Beyer, 12, Beat Cancer Years Before Fatal Flight

Among the victims of the horrific American Airlines crash in Washington D.C. was 12-year-old Brielle Beyer, whose parents say had beaten cancer as an infant. 

January 31, 2025

Tina Knowles Mourns Death of Howard Law Professor Kiah Duggins Killed in American Airlines Plane Crash

After an American Airlines flight collided with a U.S. Army helicopter killing all 67 individuals on both aircrafts, Tina Knowles shared her condolences to civil rights attorney Kiah Duggins’ family.

January 31, 2025

U.S. Figure Skater Spencer Lane’s Family “Devastated” After American Airlines Plane Crash

After an American Airlines aircraft carrying four crew members and 60 passengers collided with an army helicopter, a 16-year-old U.S. figure skater’s family spoke out about their loss.

January 31, 2025

American Airlines Crash: U.S. Skater’s Chilling Final Plane Photo

Figure skater Spencer Lane shares a chilling photo from inside American Airlines flight 5342 which crashed into an Army helicopter January 29th in Washington, D.C. The teenager and his mother Christine Lane, were flying back from Wichita, Kansas, after Spencer took part in a national development camp.

January 31, 2025

American Airlines Crash: Nancy Kerrigan Breaks Down in Tears Over Figure Skaters' Deaths

Olympian Nancy Kerrigan cried while speaking to reporters at Skating Club of Boston, her former club that had six members aboard the American Airlines flight that crashed in Washington, D.C. Jan. 29.

January 30, 2025

President Trump Confirms No Survivors in American Airlines Plane Crash

After an American Airlines flight carrying 60 passengers collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter in Washington D.C., President Trump confirmed that there are no survivors from the tragedy.

January 30, 2025

American Airlines Crash: Man Shares Heartbreaking Final Text From Wife

A man whose wife was on American Airlines flight 5342 which collided with an Army Blackhawk Helicopter on January 29th, shares the heartbreaking final text messages he received from his wife on board.

January 30, 2025

American Airlines Crash: Man Shares Heartbreaking Final Text He Received From Wife Onboard

After a 60-passenger American Airlines flight and U.S. Army helicopter collided mid-air Jan. 29, a man shared the final text messages he received from his wife aboard the aircraft.

January 30, 2025

American Airlines Collision: No Survivors From Crash, Officials Fear

After American Airlines’ American Eagle Flight 5342 had a mid-air collision with a helicopter and subsequently crashed into the Potomac River, the D.C. fire chief shared a statement. 

January 30, 2025

American Airlines Crash: U.S. Figure Skaters Among Passengers in Fatal Collision

Members of the U.S. Figure Skating Team were aboard American Airlines flight 5342 that collided with an Army Blackhawk helicopter in Washington, D.C. In a statement by U.S. Figure Skating, athletes, coaches and family members were returning home from the national development camp held in conjunction with the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas.

January 30, 2025

U.S. Figure Skaters Among Passengers on Fatal American Airlines Flight 

An American Airlines regional jet carrying 60 passengers, including U.S. and Russian figure skaters, collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport Jan. 29.

January 30, 2025

American Airlines Plane Crashes Into Potomac River After Mid-Air Collision With Army Helicopter

After an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter collided and crashed into the Potomac river Jan. 29, 41 bodies have been recovered, officials confirmed to NBC News.

January 30, 2025

Octomom Natalie “Nadya” Suleman Shares Rare Update on Her Dating Life

Natalie “Nadya” Suleman—also known as “Octomom”—shared an update on her dating life after raising 14 children as a single mom.

January 30, 2025

Influencer Ricardo Godoi Dead at 45 After Going Under General Anesthesia for Back Tattoo

Ricardo Godoi, a Brazilian influencer known for creating luxury car content, died Jan. 20 after going under general anesthesia to get a full back tattoo. He was 45.

January 23, 2025

BBC Journalist’s Family Tragedy: Man Pleads Guilty to Murders in Crossbow Attack

After BBC reporter John Hunt’s wife and two daughters were killed in a July crossbow attack, Kyle Clifford has altered his plea from not guilty to guilty.

January 22, 2025

Who Is Lauren Sánchez? Everything to Know About Jeff Bezos' Fiancée

Lauren Sánchez, who's been engaged to billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos since 2023, turned heads with her risqué look at President Donald Trump's inauguration. 

January 22, 2025

Wild, Weird and Controversial Moments in OnlyFans History

The recent eye-opening sexual exploits of two OnlyFans entertainers are a reminder that a site where millions of subscribers pay entertainers directly for content has been a hotbed of controversy.

January 18, 2025

Bollywood Actor Saif Ali Khan Stabbed Multiple Times Amid Home Invasion

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan is in recovery after receiving stab wounds during a home invasion in his Mumbai apartment. 

January 16, 2025

Brad Pitt's Rep Reacts After Woman Is Conned Out of $850K in Alleged Catfishing Scheme

Brad Pitt's rep addressed a French woman's story of being conned into an online relationship with a scammer posing as the Oscar winner, who allegedly swindled her out of $850,000.

January 16, 2025

What a TikTok Ban Really Means for Your Social Media Scrolling

With the Supreme Court sounding inclined to uphold a law banning TikTok in the U.S. that's set to go into effect Jan. 19, here's what that actually means for the app's users.

January 15, 2025

How Alleged Brad Pitt Imposter Duped French Woman Out of $850,000 in Romance Scam

A 53-year-old French woman who believed she was in a romantic relationship with Brad Pitt said she was swindled out of $850,000 in a catfishing scheme.

January 15, 2025

TikTok Getting Banned? Here's a Guide to Similar Apps RedNote and Lemon8

With TikTok expected to be banned in the United States on Jan. 19, many users are deciding where to go for their social media content. Here's what to know about similar apps RedNote and Lemon8.

January 14, 2025