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Feds probe cause of fiery fatal Amazon plane crash in Miami MIAMI — Investigators are looking into why an Amazon cargo jet ran off a runway at Miami International Airport, killing five people. The crash happened Sunday when the Boeing 767 overran the runway and hit an SUV and a van. The van was carrying members of a cleaning crew. The National Transportation Safety Board is focusing on whether the plane touched down too late to stop safely. Experts say the plane appeared to remain airborne well down the runway before landing. The crash halted flights at the airport, causing ...

9/11 memorial events

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The following events are planned to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks in Washington, D.C., New York City and Shanksville, Pa.: Sept. 11 • AUSTINTOWN — The Mahoning Valley 9/11 Memorial ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. at the Mahoning Valley 9/11 Memorial Park,1055 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, hosted by the Austintown Beautification Committee. There will be speakers and musical performances. • HOWLAND — 8:30 a.m. memorial ceremony at Richard Orwig Park off East Market Street. • VIENNA — A memorial ceremony will take place 8:46 to 10 a.m. ...

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• CANFIELD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the township hall. • SEBRING BOARD OF EDUCATION will have a special meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the administration offices for approving the purchase of shared services. • YOUNGSTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the conference room, 20 W. Wood St. • MAHONING COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the board room, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown. • CRAIG BEACH VILLAGE COUNCIL will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the municipal building. • ELLSWORTH ZONING COMMISSION will meet at 6 ...

US denies strike by Iran; 7 killed in Lebanon battle

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The U.S. military has denied that Iran struck an uncrewed American military vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the claim a “total lie.” State-run media in Tehran said the U.S. vessel was trying to enter an area that Iran says is restricted in the Strait of Hormuz, but Capt. Tim ...

Kennedy Center renews call for shutdown after part of a ceiling collapses

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A chunk of ceiling fell inside a main hallway of the Kennedy Center, according to a spokesperson who said the damage underscores the need to shut down the historic arts venue for renovations sought by President Donald Trump. No one was injured when a piece of the ceiling inside the Kennedy Center’s grand foyer collapsed Friday evening, said Roma Daravi, the center’s vice president for public relations. Photos provided by the center showed a large hole in the high ceiling and debris littering the red carpet in part of the hallway that connects the Kennedy ...

9/11 memorial events

Community News

The following events are planned to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks in Washington, D.C., New York City and Shanksville, Pa.: Sept. 11 • AUSTINTOWN — The Mahoning Valley 9/11 Memorial ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. at the Mahoning Valley 9/11 Memorial Park,1055 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, hosted by the Austintown Beautification Committee. There will be speakers and musical performances. • HOWLAND — 8:30 a.m. memorial ceremony at Richard Orwig Park off East Market Street. • VIENNA — A memorial ceremony will take place 8:46 to 10 a.m. at ...