Texas plane crash: Airspeed equipment froze up, NTSB prelim report finds
The NTSB report finds that airspeed equipment on the plane froze up, then the plane made erratic turns before breaking apart and crashing.
The NTSB report finds that airspeed equipment on the plane froze up, then the plane made erratic turns before breaking apart and crashing.
NTSB calls on airlines to train pilots for cockpit smoke emergencies
Federal safety officials are urging airlines to adopt more realistic pilot training for cockpit smoke emergencies after investigating a Southwest Airlines flight.
Federal safety officials are urging airlines to adopt more realistic pilot training for cockpit smoke emergencies after investigating a Southwest Airlines flight.
RFK transit proposal skips new Metro station, focuses on upgrades
Metro is proposing hundreds of millions in transit upgrades for the RFK Stadium site, including major improvements at Stadium-Armory and a new rapid bus line to Union Station.
Metro is proposing hundreds of millions in transit upgrades for the RFK Stadium site, including major improvements at Stadium-Armory and a new rapid bus line to Union Station.
Map: How much are federal, state gas taxes?
State gas taxes are often higher than the federal gas tax, and help maintain roads and infrastructure. Here is a breakdown.
State gas taxes are often higher than the federal gas tax, and help maintain roads and infrastructure. Here is a breakdown.
Maryland Purple Line reaches milestone with final track installed
Maryland leaders marked a major Purple Line milestone Thursday as crews installed the final rail connecting Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
Maryland leaders marked a major Purple Line milestone Thursday as crews installed the final rail connecting Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
Red Line service suspended between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights this summer
From July 6 through September 6, trains will not operate between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights.
From July 6 through September 6, trains will not operate between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights.
Trainee driver crashes bus into river, prompting massive rescue
A trainee driver crashed a bus into a major river this week, dragging a parked car down with it and prompting a massive rescue mission.
A trainee driver crashed a bus into a major river this week, dragging a parked car down with it and prompting a massive rescue mission.
VDOT to unveil plan to widen Route 7 through Tysons
The public will get a first look at how VDOT plans to widen Route 7 as it enters Tysons Corner, one of northern Virginia’s most congested corridors.
The public will get a first look at how VDOT plans to widen Route 7 as it enters Tysons Corner, one of northern Virginia’s most congested corridors.
WMATA board approves plan aimed at automating trains
WMATA has approved a major Red Line modernization plan that includes platform safety barriers and a shift toward automated train operations, its biggest upgrade since 1976.
WMATA has approved a major Red Line modernization plan that includes platform safety barriers and a shift toward automated train operations, its biggest upgrade since 1976.
DC bill would allow self-driving rideshare vehicles like Waymo
D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen announced on Thursday new legislation that would allow self-driving rideshare vehicles to operate commercially in the District for the first time.
D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen announced on Thursday new legislation that would allow self-driving rideshare vehicles to operate commercially in the District for the first time.
WMATA to vote on budget plan that includes Red Line automation
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s board is expected to vote Thursday on a $913 million budget plan that includes a proposal to fully automate Metro’s Red Line, the system’s oldest and busiest rail line.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s board is expected to vote Thursday on a $913 million budget plan that includes a proposal to fully automate Metro’s Red Line, the system’s oldest and busiest rail line.
US transportation secretary seeks $10B to modernize air traffic control
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is seeking $10 billion from Congress to advance the next phase of modernizing the nation’s aging air traffic control system.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is seeking $10 billion from Congress to advance the next phase of modernizing the nation’s aging air traffic control system.
11 injured after WMATA work vehicle strikes stationary train at Metro Center Station
Eleven people were injured early Wednesday when a WMATA work vehicle on Metro’s Silver Line collided with a stationary train at Metro Center, transit officials said.
Eleven people were injured early Wednesday when a WMATA work vehicle on Metro’s Silver Line collided with a stationary train at Metro Center, transit officials said.
Judge blocks removal of 15th Street bike lane near National Mall
A federal judge has blocked plans to remove a protected bike lane along the National Mall, siding with local advocates who argued the decision was rushed and unlawful.
A federal judge has blocked plans to remove a protected bike lane along the National Mall, siding with local advocates who argued the decision was rushed and unlawful.
Suspect in deadly Metro pipe attack held without bond
The suspect in a deadly Metro attack last week is being held without bond.
The suspect in a deadly Metro attack last week is being held without bond.
Oil prices climbing again amid US-Iran standoff in Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil prices rose again Sunday as tensions between the U.S. and Iran kept tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway in the Persian Gulf.
Crude oil prices rose again Sunday as tensions between the U.S. and Iran kept tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway in the Persian Gulf.
20,000-bee swarm safely removed from BWI Airport
A massive swarm of bees estimated at around 20,000 was safely removed from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport with the help of a local beekeeper.
A massive swarm of bees estimated at around 20,000 was safely removed from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport with the help of a local beekeeper.
House approves ALERT Act following deadly midair collision over DC
The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the ALERT Act, legislation aimed at strengthening aviation safety in the wake of the deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport in January 2025.
The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the ALERT Act, legislation aimed at strengthening aviation safety in the wake of the deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport in January 2025.
Metro Red Line closing 3 stations this summer for construction
Three Metro Red Line stations will be closed for two months this summer for major construction.
Three Metro Red Line stations will be closed for two months this summer for major construction.
Fairfax County considers adding Capital Bikeshare stations along I-66 corridor
Fairfax County is exploring a plan to expand Capital Bikeshare along the I‑66 corridor.
Fairfax County is exploring a plan to expand Capital Bikeshare along the I‑66 corridor.