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Investigation Begins in Plane's NYC LandingNational 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 HudsonFederal 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)
Celebrities Put Their Hope in ObamaThe 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 EconomyPresident-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 ItalyA 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 SimulationFlight 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 OverIsrael 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)
First Person: Crash Victims Return HomeSeveral 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 PilotsUS 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 InauguralThe 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 OfficeFirst-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)