American Airlines regional jet crashes into Potomac River after colliding with chopper ... and more news

The Dallas Morning News

An American Airlines regional jet with 64 people aboard collided with a U.S Army helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan National Airport around 9 pm ET Wednesday, prompting a massive search and a ground stop that halted all takeoffs and landing. In other news, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, continuing a three-day series of border security-related actions, issued five executive orders Wednesday directing state agencies to assist President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement operations; users of Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s on-demand rideshare service GoLink could be subject to new rules beginning next April, as officials move to crack down on incidents that are burdening the system; and four years and 71 days: That’s how long North Texas breakfast spot Crossroads Diner was closed. The wait for pancakes and caramel-pecan sticky buns is over. Owner Tom Fleming reopened Crossroads Diner in Plano at 7 a.m.

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