Audio sheds light on DC plane crash; Valley firefighter hurt in explosion l Morning News Brief
Black boxes recovered from DC crash l Morning Headlines Jan. 31
We're tracking the latest updates in the deadly crash between an Army helicopter and a passenger jet in Washington, D.C.; a woman died following a motorcycle crash at a Phoenix intersection; and more. Here's a look at some of your top stories for the morning of Friday, January 31, 2025.
Air traffic control audio is shedding light on the moments before and after a military helicopter collided with a passenger jet in Washington, D.C.; a Valley firefighter was hospitalized following a garbage truck fire and explosion; and more – here's a look at some of our top stories for the morning of Friday, January 31.
1. DC plane crash audio
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Air traffic control audio in DC plane crash captures moments around collision
Air traffic control audio from a plane crash near Ronald Reagan National Airport sheds light on the moments before and after the collision.
2. West Valley firefighter hospitalized
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Arizona firefighter hurt in garbage truck explosion
A west Valley firefighter was hospitalized following an explosion while battling a garbage truck fire near the Sun City-Surprise border.
3. Grand Canyon uranium shipments
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Uranium shipments to resume in protected Grand Canyon areas after Navajo Nation and Energy Fuels finalize deal
Despite a federal ruling rejecting a motion to remove protections on land in near the Grand Canyon, an agreement between Navajo Nation and Energy Fuels will allow the company to resume uranium mining and shipments in February.
4. Federal income tax scrapped?
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Trump proposes abolishment of federal income tax, bringing US back to 'richest period' in history
President Donald Trump pitched the idea of eliminating the federal income tax entirely to instead tariff and tax foreign nations "to enrich our citizens."
5. ‘Armed and dangerous’ suspect sought
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Manhunt underway for woman linked to killing of Vermont Border Patrol agent: report
Law enforcement agencies in several states are reportedly searching for a woman believed to have supplied guns used in the fatal shooting of a Border Patrol agent last week.
Today's weather
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Arizona weather forecast: Significant warm-up begins this weekend in Phoenix
By next week, temperatures will jump into the low 80s. Monday is expected to reach 83 degrees, with Tuesday slightly warmer at 84 degrees.