A helicopter operated by Airborne Aviation crashed off the coast of Kauai near Kalalau Beach, resulting in three deaths and two injuries among the pilot and four passengers. Emergency teams from multiple agencies quickly responded, rescuing survivors and transporting them to Wilcox Medical Center, while the FAA and NTSB have launched an investigation into the incident. The crash occurred during a period of severe weather in Hawaii, and authorities have yet to release details on the cause.
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Savannah Guthrie is set to return to NBC’s "Today" show on April 6 after nearly two months away following the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, in Tucson, Arizona. In a heartfelt interview, Guthrie described the show as her "greater family" and emphasized her commitment to hope, faith, and resilience amid the ongoing investigation, which authorities are treating as a possible kidnapping. The "Today" team has expressed strong support for her return, while Guthrie continues to appeal for public assistance in finding her mother and bringing peace to her family.
Rex Heuermann, accused of the Gilgo Beach serial killings on Long Island, is expected to change his plea to guilty at his next court appearance, potentially resolving charges involving seven victims. Initially pleading not guilty, Heuermann was linked to the crimes through DNA evidence, cellphone data, and a witness tip connecting his vehicle to one of the victims. His anticipated guilty plea marks a major development in the decades-old case that has deeply affected the Long Island community.
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a civil rights investigation into Ohio State University College of Medicine’s admissions policies, requesting detailed applicant data amid heightened scrutiny of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives following the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling against affirmative action. Led by Harmeet Dhillon, a conservative activist heading the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, the inquiry reflects a broader crackdown on DEI policies at several universities. Separately, the DOJ and Department of Homeland Security are finalizing a controversial agreement to share sensitive voter registration data for immigration and criminal investigations, raising privacy and legal concerns.
The House Ethics Committee will hold a rare public hearing to investigate Democratic Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida for allegedly misappropriating $5 million in federal pandemic relief funds and using some of the money to finance her 2022 congressional campaign. Cherfilus-McCormick denies the charges, which include theft, money laundering, and illegal campaign contributions, stemming from an indictment related to overpayments made to her family’s company holding a FEMA contract. The bipartisan committee will determine if she violated House rules, with potential penalties including censure or expulsion, despite her legal team's request to delay and close the hearing until her criminal trial concludes.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are set to appear in a Manhattan federal court facing charges of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking, which they deny. Since their January arrest, Maduro has been held under strict conditions in a high-security unit at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, while their legal team argues that U.S. sanctions have hindered their ability to pay for defense counsel. The U.S. Attorney’s Office disputes these claims and has sought protective measures to safeguard witnesses, with the case currently pending before Judge Alvin Hellerstein.
The U.S. Justice Department admitted to mistakenly citing a May 2025 ICE memo to justify arrests at immigration courthouses, despite the memo explicitly excluding federal immigration courts where arrests have been made. This error, uncovered amid ongoing litigation by immigrant advocacy groups, has prompted a reconsideration of court rulings that previously upheld the practice. Despite the admission, DHS affirmed it will continue courthouse arrests, a policy criticized for its harsh impact on immigrants like Dylan Contreras, a student detained after a routine hearing.
Crews at LaGuardia Airport are clearing the wreckage of an Air Canada plane that collided with a Port Authority fire truck, resulting in two pilot deaths and injuries to over 40 passengers and crew. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, focusing on air traffic controller workload and the failure of the airport’s safety alert system. The crash has highlighted ongoing safety concerns at LaGuardia, with numerous past runway incursions, and has sparked criticism of Air Canada’s initial response to the tragedy.