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Field-trip bus crash in Tennessee leaves 2 students dead, at least 7 injured
A field-trip bus carrying Kenwood Middle School students and staff in Carroll County, Tennessee, collided with a Tennessee Department of Transportation dump truck and a Chevrolet Trailblazer on Highway 70. Two students were killed and at least seven others were injured; 25 students and 5 adults were on the bus. Some victims were transported by air ambulance to area hospitals and others were treated and released as investigators determine the cause; counselors will assist families and the school community.

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LaGuardia tragedy: two pilots killed as runway-crossing fire truck prompts probe
Two pilots of a Canada Air Express jet died when their aircraft collided with a Port Authority fire truck during landing at LaGuardia. Preliminary NTSB data show the fire truck was cleared to cross Runway 4 about 20 seconds before impact, with radio transmissions and controller duties reportedly conflicting. Investigators are examining runway-crossing procedures, communications, and airport operations. The pilots, identified by Canadian outlets as Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther, were credited with saving the lives of 72 passengers and the two surviving crew members; the truck driver and a Port Authority officer were injured. This was LaGuardia’s first fatal crash in more than 30 years.

Airport queues surge across the US as TSA staffing squeeze hits major hubs
CNN’s live updates chronicle hours-long TSA wait times across major U.S. airports amid a government shutdown, with Houston’s IAH facing multi-hour lines, Atlanta sometimes shorter, airlines offering rebooking options, and travelers urged to arrive early and prepare for delays while officials weigh additional escorts and other measures.

Hawaii flood damage scope comes into sharper focus
The article explains how authorities are narrowing estimates of flood damage across Hawaii as rescue and relief efforts continue, outlining affected areas and providing safety guidance for residents.

Hawaii on high alert as worst flooding in two decades prompts mass evacuations
A Kona Low storm dumped extreme rainfall across Oahu and Maui, triggering a statewide flood watch and mass evacuations—more than 230 people rescued and thousands displaced—as authorities warn that saturated ground means even less rain could trigger dangerous floods; a dam near Honolulu is at risk of collapse, and damages could exceed $1 billion, marking Hawaii’s worst flood in 20 years.

Tuskegee coach sues Morehouse for $1M after on-court handcuffing during handshake
Benjy Taylor, head coach of Tuskegee’s men’s basketball team, filed a federal civil lawsuit seeking more than $1 million from Morehouse College and two campus police officers, alleging he was handcuffed on Forbes Arena’s court after a Jan. 31 postgame handshake and detained without charges. The suit claims reputational, emotional and financial harm and notes taunting by Morehouse players; Morehouse and the two officers are named as defendants. Tuskegee officials publicly supported their coach, and the SIAC previously fined Morehouse for safety issues. The case is in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

Ex-19 Kids star Joseph Duggar charged in 2020 Florida molestation case
Ex-19 Kids and Counting star Joseph Duggar, 31, was arrested in Arkansas on accusations that he molested a 9-year-old girl during a 2020 family vacation in Panama City Beach, Florida; he faces lewd and lascivious molestation charges and is awaiting extradition to Bay County, Florida, where the acts allegedly occurred, after admitting the conduct to the victim’s father and to detectives. The case comes as the Duggar family’s reality show was canceled in 2015 following revelations about Josh Duggar’s own abuse cases.

Pulse nightclub site cleared for memorial a decade after tragedy
Orlando’s Pulse nightclub was demolished to make way for a memorial honoring the 49 victims of the 2016 mass shooting; the gunman, Omar Mateen, was killed by police after a three-hour siege and pledged allegiance to ISIS, with the weapons reportedly legally purchased, in a demolition set amid ongoing U.S. debates over LGBTQ rights and security.

UFW halts Cesar Chavez Day events amid troubling, unverified allegations
The United Farm Workers has canceled Cesar Chavez Day celebrations, citing “deeply troubling” allegations about Chavez that the union says it cannot verify or discuss publicly. The group says it has not received direct reports and CNN has not seen the specific allegations. The Cesar Chavez Foundation says it’s shocked by the reports. Instead of participating, the union is urging supporters to join immigration-justice events and set up a confidential channel for victims to come forward; community figures reacted with disappointment but stressed the importance of verified information.

Death of Afghan immigrant in Texas hospital after ICE detention prompts review
An Afghan immigrant who had been detained by ICE died at a Texas hospital, with authorities reviewing the circumstances surrounding the detention.

IDF claims Michigan synagogue attacker’s brother was a Hezbollah commander
The brother of the man who attacked a Michigan synagogue is alleged by the IDF to have been a Hezbollah commander killed in an air strike last week. The attacker, Ayman Ghazali, died in a gunfight with police; the FBI is investigating the incident as a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community. No staff were hurt at the synagogue; a security guard was injured. The family had previously suffered deaths in Lebanon, and authorities have not yet disclosed a motive.