Texas hot air balloon crash probe moves forward
NTSB teams finish gathering wreckage from the Kubicek balloon that crashed southeast of Austin killing 16. Investigators found no pre crash failures. the top vent was open during a contact with power lines about 140 feet up. Weather was clear at sunrise and the cause remains undetermined.
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Water warnings tied to Duke coal plants and state politics
Testimony details pressure to weaken warnings on hexavalent chromium in wells near Duke coal ash sites. Rudo says officials urged misleading language, signed over his signature, and he called residents to warn against drinking contaminated water. Connection to McCrory administration and Duke probes noted.
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Crash scene after minivan wreck on Al CRASH road
The minivan crashed into a roof and burned, staying upright until fire crews turned it over. The driver was hospitalized and is expected to recover. Witness Travis Hutchinson described hearing a boom and seeing smoke as he rushed out, with India Jackson aiding until Thompson was removed from the Explorer. Speed was not a factor.
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Breeder Faces New Charges Amid Online Support Claims
Blackburn says the new charges followed a rejection of a plea offer and notes strong online support from over 400 customers. He asserts a reputable business with caring practices for dogs, citing his YouTube channel and website as evidence. Police describe him as cooperative during the investigation.
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