Breaking: Just like Miracle on the Hudson another plane hit by birds near La Guardia International Airport in New York City. This time, it happened as American Airlines flight #1256 arriving from Miami was just 900 feet off the ground and descending for landing.
A bird or birds hit the plane... possibly causing a hydraulic leak. Crews are inspecting the plane to see if the plane suffered a hit in the engines, flaps or landing gear.
There were 135 passengers and 5 crew on board... no one was hurt and the pilot crew landed the plane safely. It pulled into Gate 10 and emergency teams followed it every step of the way once it was on the ground.
A Port Authority spokesman told me La Guardia is surrounded by water on 3 sides... and foul are a problem. They've been trying to erradicate birds but, it's a slow process.
You'll recall birds hit the engines of the US Airways flight that Capt. "Sully" Sullenberger heroically guided... landing on the Hudson River earlier this year. It was a miracle the plane didn't break apart and no one died.
One hundred and fifty three people are now presumed dead after an airbus A310-300 from Yemen crashed into the Indian Ocean this morning. The only survivor of the disaster looks to be a 5-year-old boy. New developments continue to break in this story, but it now appears that the crash was caused by stormy weather in the flightpath.
The verdict is out in Bernie Madoff's trial, but who will be put on the stand next? Ten more people are likely to be charged in the scheme. Will they be family members or employees of Madoff?
U.S. Army soldiers from the 37th Engineer Company are seen at the Crossed Swords monument in the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, June 24, 2009. The Iraqi government on Tuesday declared a public holiday to mark next week's withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Baghdad and other cities. American forces already have begun pulling back from outposts inside the cities ahead of a June 30 deadline, the first phase of a full withdrawal by the end of 2011.(AP Photo/Karim Kadim)
A national holiday is being celebrated in Iraq today, as the US prepares to withdraw from the country. But the casualties continue to rise, as four soldiers died during combat operations in the country on Monday. We'll have a panel of strategists to speak about the significance of this date, as well as the future of the American interest in Iraq.
Medical Examiner Office in Tampa, Florida announces preliminary autopsy results: Appears heart failure caused the death of 50 year old Billy Mays. Further testing has been ordered on his remains but, we have learned he had a pre-existing condition of heart disease.
Bernard Madoff said he was sorry for his crimes of defrauding investors in his multi-billion dollar Ponzi Scheme. And, then the judge had the final say: 150 years in prison.
Madoff spoke in court at his sentencing in Manhattan, which began with 9 victims telling heartbreaking stories of losing everything to Madoff. Cameras were not allowed in the courtroom today... so I'm posting a sketch we just received from the courtroom artist.
It's estimated Madoff took the money of thousands of trusting investors... many of them middle class elderly planning for retirement. He hid the money or spent it over the years...never investing a dime as he had promised them.
His wife Ruth just came out with a statement saying she didn't know of her husband's crimes before he told her shortly before getting arrested. She gets to keep 2 1/2 million dollars while all of their possessions will be auctioned by the government... in hopes of giving something back to the victims.
Its Madoff madness all over again. Today Madoff will be sentenced for his multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme. The chatter surrounding the New York court house has anywhere from 12 years to 50 years to 100+ years in jail for the money hungry man.
The final withdrawl of US troop from Iraq happens soon. Are we ready? Is Iraq ready?
And the US Supreme Court just overruled a case that Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor ruled on already. How will this change her nomination process?
Michael Jackson performs at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser at the Apollo Theatre in New York, Wednesday, April 24, 2002. The fundraiser is a kickoff for the party's nationwide voter registration drive. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
We continue to see new developments in the death of Michael Jackson. Vigils are being held throughout the day, and emotional statements from those who were closest with Jackson are being released. We'll speak to some of the people who most influenced the King of Pop's life, including a fellow celebrity who was with him in his final moments. A statement from the LA coroner will be also be made this afternoon. Will we hear the cause of Jackson's death?
We'll also be following up on the passing of another 70's icon- Farrah Fawcett. Her long battle with cancer ended yesterday afternoon. The pin-up icon and "Charlie's Angels" star struggled through her final months in television documentaries and in the tabloids.
In Washington today, Obama will be speaking with the German chancellor about the threats in Iran and North Korea. We'll be going live to their statements later in our broadcast.
Will Gov. Sanford resign? There are call for him to step down after the admission of his affair and allegations of using state money for travel to Argentina.
Do you have personal finance questions that you're dying to have answered. If so, please write a pithy question on our blog page or send them to the Happening Now email at happeningnow@foxnews.com
Dr. Debt will answer your questions on Friday's show.
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford fields questions as he explains his opposition to a proposed coal-fired power plant in Florence County during a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, at the Statehouse in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)
"Dude, where's my governor?" Well, it turns out he was in Argentina- having an affair! We'll have a follow up discussion from leaders of both parties about what SC Governor Mark Sanford's confession means.
And the results are in on a new cancer drug! Could this treatment intoduce a more effective way of fighting different kinds of the disease?
The President takes to the airwaves today to defend his new health care plan, but new polls show the American public may have some strong opposition to his proposals.
Two downtowns, Glendale, Calif., in the foreground and Los Angeles in the background, are seen just after sunrise Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997, as a low, brown haze covers the area. Despite having its cleanest air in 50 years, Los Angeles still has the nation's dirtiest air. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
In cities across the country, the air you breath could be killing you. A new study might have you checking in with your doctor sooner than you think. Which cities have the highest risk?
And one European company is making money by helping the Iranian government crack down on protesters.
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Breaking: Just like Miracle on the Hudson another plane hit by birds near La Guardia International Airport in New York City. This time, it happened as American Airlines flight #1256 arriving from Miami was just 900 feet off the ground and descending for landing.
Medical Examiner Office in Tampa, Florida announces preliminary autopsy results: Appears heart failure caused the death of 50 year old Billy Mays. Further testing has been ordered on his remains but, we have learned he had a pre-existing condition of heart disease.
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