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Investigation Begins in Plane's NYC Landing
National Transportation Safety Board investigators brought in a giant crane and a barge Friday to help pull a US Airways jetliner from the Hudson River. Investigators are also focusing on recovering the black box. (Jan. 16)

Divers Look for Both Engines of Plane in Hudson
Federal investigators say that both engines are missing from the US Airways jetliner that ditched into the Hudson River. Kitty Higgins of the National Transportation Safety Board briefed the press on Friday. (Jan. 16)

Raw Video: Tracing the Path of US Airways Flight
The Associated Press follows the path of the US Airways flight that landed in the Hudson River, starting near LaGuardia Airport and ending up over the crash site. (Jan. 16)

Celebrities Put Their Hope in Obama
The United States will inaugurate its 44th president on Tuesday. AP Entertainment asked celebrities to express their hopes for Barack Obama. (Jan. 16)

Obama: 'Dramatic Action' Needed to Fix Economy
President-elect Barack Obama promoted his plans Friday to create long-lasting, well-paying jobs in cutting-edge industries like alternative energy as part of his mammoth plan to pull the country out of recession. (Jan. 16)

American Murder Suspect's Trial Begins in Italy
A judge ruled Friday that the trial of an American student accused in the slaying of her British roommate would remain open to the media despite what prosecutors said was a gruesome sexual attack. (Jan. 16)

Raw Video: NY Plane Crash Simulation
Flight students at Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology in Missouri attempt to recreate the emergency water landing on the Hudson River in a simulator. (Jan. 16)

Israel Says Its Gaza Offensive Is Almost Over
Israel said Friday it was close to winding up its offensive against Hamas, and diplomats in Washington said the U.S. will provide assurances on ending weapons smuggling into Gaza as part of a cease-fire. (Jan. 16)

Security Unprecedented for Obama Inauguration
Tuesday's inauguration is expected to set many records, from the largest crowds, to bridges closed, and will feature the highest security of any president's swearing-in. (Jan. 16)

First Person: Crash Victims Return Home
Several passengers, who were on the U.S. Airways plane that crashed into the Hudson River returned to Charlotte, NC late Thursday night. They described their ordeal in their own words. (Jan. 16)

Birds 'not Unusual Problem' for Pilots
US Airways Flight 1549's pilot reported a 'double bird strike' to air traffic controllers moments after taking off, and said he had lost thrust in both engines, according to the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. (Jan. 15)

AP Presents Live Coverage of Obama Inaugural
The Associated Press will offer live coverage of the Inauguration of Barack Obama beginning at 10am ET on Tuesday, January 20th. You can watch the live coverge on this video player.

New Congressman Sleeps in His Office
First-term Congressman Jason Chaffetz of Utah has decided not to spend money on a Washington home. As the AP's Jerry Bodlander reports, instead, he sleeps on a small cot in his office. (Jan. 15)

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