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Search underway after plane crash reported off Rancho Palos Verdes

Authorities are searching for a missing plane off Rancho Palos Verdes after reports of a possible crash.

Five People Die in Plane Crash on Catalina Island, Near Los Angeles

A small plane crash on Catalina Island resulted in the deaths of five adults shortly after takeoff.

Vermont plane crash kills four

Four people died in a plane crash in Vermont after returning from brunch in Connecticut.

Pilot 'pulled from plane gushing out fuel' after Upminster crash

Quick-thinking archers helped rescue a pilot from a crashing plane as fuel leaked dangerously after the incident.

Cockpit audio indicates issues with de-icing in deadly Brazil plane crash

The failure of the plane's de-icing system may have contributed to the recent crash that killed all 62 aboard.

Victims of Fairview plane crash identified

A tragic plane crash in Fairview resulted in three fatalities, including a local resident and two individuals associated with the flight.

Search underway after plane crash reported off Rancho Palos Verdes

Authorities are searching for a missing plane off Rancho Palos Verdes after reports of a possible crash.

Five People Die in Plane Crash on Catalina Island, Near Los Angeles

A small plane crash on Catalina Island resulted in the deaths of five adults shortly after takeoff.

Vermont plane crash kills four

Four people died in a plane crash in Vermont after returning from brunch in Connecticut.

Pilot 'pulled from plane gushing out fuel' after Upminster crash

Quick-thinking archers helped rescue a pilot from a crashing plane as fuel leaked dangerously after the incident.

Cockpit audio indicates issues with de-icing in deadly Brazil plane crash

The failure of the plane's de-icing system may have contributed to the recent crash that killed all 62 aboard.

Victims of Fairview plane crash identified

A tragic plane crash in Fairview resulted in three fatalities, including a local resident and two individuals associated with the flight.
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Pilot in Catalina crash that killed 5 took off after dark: like flying into a 'black hole'

Pilot Ali Safai's decision to fly at night led to a fatal crash on Catalina Island, highlighting the challenges of small plane operations at this location.

Pilot not given clearance to take off from Catalina Airport before deadly crash, official says

A twin-engine plane crashed after its pilot did not obtain necessary takeoff clearance at Catalina Airport, resulting in five fatalities.

5 dead in Catalina Island plane crash; investigation underway

Five people died in a plane crash on Catalina Island, with emergency teams locating the wreckage using a cellphone alert.

Last radio transmission of plane before crashing into Fairview home: 'We're going to try'

The Cessna 421C crash in Fairview resulted in three fatalities due in part to the pilot's handling issues and communication with air traffic control.

Connecticut teen, 15, taking flying lessons among 4 killed in Vermont plane crash

A tragic plane crash in Vermont claimed the lives of four Connecticut residents, including a teenager taking flying lessons.

Marin coroner: No ID yet in Novato plane crash

Pilot identity in Novato crash needs scientific confirmation due to severe damage, marking first deadly air crash in Marin County since July 2023.

Pilot in Catalina crash that killed 5 took off after dark: like flying into a 'black hole'

Pilot Ali Safai's decision to fly at night led to a fatal crash on Catalina Island, highlighting the challenges of small plane operations at this location.

Pilot not given clearance to take off from Catalina Airport before deadly crash, official says

A twin-engine plane crashed after its pilot did not obtain necessary takeoff clearance at Catalina Airport, resulting in five fatalities.

5 dead in Catalina Island plane crash; investigation underway

Five people died in a plane crash on Catalina Island, with emergency teams locating the wreckage using a cellphone alert.

Last radio transmission of plane before crashing into Fairview home: 'We're going to try'

The Cessna 421C crash in Fairview resulted in three fatalities due in part to the pilot's handling issues and communication with air traffic control.

Connecticut teen, 15, taking flying lessons among 4 killed in Vermont plane crash

A tragic plane crash in Vermont claimed the lives of four Connecticut residents, including a teenager taking flying lessons.

Marin coroner: No ID yet in Novato plane crash

Pilot identity in Novato crash needs scientific confirmation due to severe damage, marking first deadly air crash in Marin County since July 2023.
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5 dead after a small plane crashes on Catalina Island off of the Southern California coast

Five people died in a plane crash on Catalina Island, shortly after takeoff from the local airport.

Multiple People Dead in Plane Crash Near Wright Brothers Memorial

Multiple people were killed in a plane crash at First Flight Airport in North Carolina, prompting an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.

One dead after two planes collide midair at airport near Tahoe

A mid-air plane collision near Minden-Tahoe Airport resulted in one death and is under investigation by the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board.

3 Missing After Small Plane Crashes Into Oregon Townhouses

A small plane crash in Fairview, Ore., left three people missing and caused significant fire damage to residential properties.

U.S. officials investigating after 5 Canadians killed in Nashville plane crash | CBC News

Investigation ongoing after plane crash kills five Canadians
Pilot reported engine failure before fatal crash

Man from Florida takes plane on 15-mile joyride, crashes and walks off, CA cops say

A man crashed a stolen plane onto a California beach and then walked away.
The stolen plane was found with its nose in the sand on the Half Moon Bay beach.

5 dead after a small plane crashes on Catalina Island off of the Southern California coast

Five people died in a plane crash on Catalina Island, shortly after takeoff from the local airport.

Multiple People Dead in Plane Crash Near Wright Brothers Memorial

Multiple people were killed in a plane crash at First Flight Airport in North Carolina, prompting an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.

One dead after two planes collide midair at airport near Tahoe

A mid-air plane collision near Minden-Tahoe Airport resulted in one death and is under investigation by the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board.

3 Missing After Small Plane Crashes Into Oregon Townhouses

A small plane crash in Fairview, Ore., left three people missing and caused significant fire damage to residential properties.

U.S. officials investigating after 5 Canadians killed in Nashville plane crash | CBC News

Investigation ongoing after plane crash kills five Canadians
Pilot reported engine failure before fatal crash

Man from Florida takes plane on 15-mile joyride, crashes and walks off, CA cops say

A man crashed a stolen plane onto a California beach and then walked away.
The stolen plane was found with its nose in the sand on the Half Moon Bay beach.
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Pilot could have 'potentially life-changing injuries' after Upminster plane crash

A light aircraft crash near Upminster left the pilot pinned by the propeller; his condition is serious but not life-threatening.

Plane crashes in Upminster as man in hospital

A man was hospitalized following a light aircraft crash in Upminster, under investigation by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.

JUST IN: Plane Crashes Into Residential Neighborhood Setting Blaze and Leaving Thousands in Portland Without Power

A small plane crash in Fairview, Oregon, caused power outages and emergency responses with potential casualties.

Pilot could have 'potentially life-changing injuries' after Upminster plane crash

A light aircraft crash near Upminster left the pilot pinned by the propeller; his condition is serious but not life-threatening.

Plane crashes in Upminster as man in hospital

A man was hospitalized following a light aircraft crash in Upminster, under investigation by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.

JUST IN: Plane Crashes Into Residential Neighborhood Setting Blaze and Leaving Thousands in Portland Without Power

A small plane crash in Fairview, Oregon, caused power outages and emergency responses with potential casualties.
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Marin County plane crash victim identified

A plane crash at Gnoss Field killed pilot Jeffrey Buren Khahling, age 75, who was found in the wreckage of his single-engine aircraft.

California pilot and his dog survive plane crash after swimming to shore

A pilot and his dog survived a plane crash off the California coast, with the authorities responding to the incident.

Marin County plane crash victim identified

A plane crash at Gnoss Field killed pilot Jeffrey Buren Khahling, age 75, who was found in the wreckage of his single-engine aircraft.

California pilot and his dog survive plane crash after swimming to shore

A pilot and his dog survived a plane crash off the California coast, with the authorities responding to the incident.
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Plane was conducting 'maintenance flight' before fatal Fairview crash

The plane crash has deeply affected Fairview, with ongoing mourning and safety concerns.

Small airplane crashes into Fairview residential neighborhood

A small private plane crashed into a residential neighborhood in Fairview, leading to chaos and an ongoing search for an unaccounted resident.

Plane was conducting 'maintenance flight' before fatal Fairview crash

The plane crash has deeply affected Fairview, with ongoing mourning and safety concerns.

Small airplane crashes into Fairview residential neighborhood

A small private plane crashed into a residential neighborhood in Fairview, leading to chaos and an ongoing search for an unaccounted resident.
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1 person dead after plane crash at Gnoss Field Airport in Novato, officials say

A plane crash at Gnoss Field Airport in Novato resulted in one fatality, with an investigation launched to determine the cause.

2 killed in plane crash near Truckee airport. Plane missed its approached before going down

Federal investigators are expected to arrive at the site of the plane crash near Truckee Tahoe Airport.
The crash involved a single-engine turboprop plane attempting a go-around maneuver before going down near the airport.

Small plane that crashed off Half Moon Bay carried 4 people; 1 body recovered, officials say

One body has been recovered from the small plane crash off Half Moon Bay, but three other passengers remain missing.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the cause of the crash, looking into various factors including flight tracking data and witness statements.

1 person dead after plane crash at Gnoss Field Airport in Novato, officials say

A plane crash at Gnoss Field Airport in Novato resulted in one fatality, with an investigation launched to determine the cause.

2 killed in plane crash near Truckee airport. Plane missed its approached before going down

Federal investigators are expected to arrive at the site of the plane crash near Truckee Tahoe Airport.
The crash involved a single-engine turboprop plane attempting a go-around maneuver before going down near the airport.

Small plane that crashed off Half Moon Bay carried 4 people; 1 body recovered, officials say

One body has been recovered from the small plane crash off Half Moon Bay, but three other passengers remain missing.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the cause of the crash, looking into various factors including flight tracking data and witness statements.
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#brazil

What We Know About the Plane Crash in Brazil

A passenger plane crashed in Brazil, resulting in the death of all 61 individuals on board, with no ground injuries. Preliminary information suggests rapid descent without an emergency signal.

A plane has crashed with 62 people aboard in Brazil's Sao Paulo state

A plane with 62 people crashed in Brazil, causing fatalities, with details still emerging.

What We Know About the Plane Crash in Brazil

A passenger plane crashed in Brazil, resulting in the death of all 61 individuals on board, with no ground injuries. Preliminary information suggests rapid descent without an emergency signal.

A plane has crashed with 62 people aboard in Brazil's Sao Paulo state

A plane with 62 people crashed in Brazil, causing fatalities, with details still emerging.
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Small plane just misses golfer as it crashes into course, video shows

A small plane crash-landed at a golf course in Sacramento, narrowly missing a bystander.
The pilot survived with minor injuries despite substantial damage to the aircraft.
Emergency landing choice on a golf course was considered fortunate, avoiding potential harm to bystanders.

A bolt of lightning struck my plane and I plunged 3,000m into a rainforest

Juliane Diller survived a plane crash in the Peruvian rainforest in 1971.

Two Killed in Plane Crash Near Wisconsin Air Show

Two people died in a plane crash at an air show in Wisconsin. Air show attracts thousands with various aircraft displays.
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Ukraine says it shot down Russian strategic bomber after strike kills nine

Russia denies Ukraine's claim of shooting down a bomber, citing technical malfunction as the reason for the plane crash.

Russia says military plane crashes with 15 on board DW 03/12/2024

Military cargo plane crash in Russia's Ivanovo region with no survivors, likely cause engine fire.
Eight crew members and seven passengers on board the Ilyushin Il-76 military cargo plane. Multiple unverified videos and photos circulated on Russian social networks.

Russia and Ukraine exchange PoWs after plane crash prevented last swap

Russia and Ukraine conducted a major prisoner-of-war exchange following a previous failed swap
Approximately 200 prisoners were exchanged, but the exact figures are disputed

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of war prisoners

Russia and Ukraine exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war.
The exchange comes just a week after Russia accused Ukraine of shooting down a Russian military plane.

Ukraine assails Russia's claims that its forces shot down POWs

Ukraine claims Russia has provided no credible evidence to support its claims that their forces shot down a plane carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Ukraine's intelligence chief says there is no evidence to support Russia's claim that the plane was carrying 65 Ukrainian POWs.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 703

Putin says crashed plane shot down by Ukraine
Zelenskyy announces new economic body for businesses in wartime

Ukraine says it shot down Russian strategic bomber after strike kills nine

Russia denies Ukraine's claim of shooting down a bomber, citing technical malfunction as the reason for the plane crash.

Russia says military plane crashes with 15 on board DW 03/12/2024

Military cargo plane crash in Russia's Ivanovo region with no survivors, likely cause engine fire.
Eight crew members and seven passengers on board the Ilyushin Il-76 military cargo plane. Multiple unverified videos and photos circulated on Russian social networks.

Russia and Ukraine exchange PoWs after plane crash prevented last swap

Russia and Ukraine conducted a major prisoner-of-war exchange following a previous failed swap
Approximately 200 prisoners were exchanged, but the exact figures are disputed

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of war prisoners

Russia and Ukraine exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war.
The exchange comes just a week after Russia accused Ukraine of shooting down a Russian military plane.

Ukraine assails Russia's claims that its forces shot down POWs

Ukraine claims Russia has provided no credible evidence to support its claims that their forces shot down a plane carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Ukraine's intelligence chief says there is no evidence to support Russia's claim that the plane was carrying 65 Ukrainian POWs.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 703

Putin says crashed plane shot down by Ukraine
Zelenskyy announces new economic body for businesses in wartime
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After pilot crashes plane off Rancho Palos Verdes, he and his dog swim to shore

A pilot and his dog safely swam to shore after a small plane crashed near Rancho Palos Verdes.
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9 months ago

Pilot killed when single-engine plane crashes on street in San Francisco Bay Area

The pilot of a single-engine plane was killed in a crash near a small airport in the San Francisco Bay Area.
No one else was on board the plane, and no vehicles on the ground were involved in the crash.
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9 months ago

Two Half Moon Bay Plane Crash Victims Identified, Two More Possibly Unaccounted For

The victims of the plane crash in Half Moon Bay have been identified as Emma Willmer-Shiles and pilot Lochie Ferrier.
There is conflicting information about whether there were additional passengers on board the aircraft.

After pilot crashes plane off Rancho Palos Verdes, he and his dog swim to shore

A pilot and his dog safely swam to shore after a small plane crashed near Rancho Palos Verdes.

Pilot killed when single-engine plane crashes on street in San Francisco Bay Area

The pilot of a single-engine plane was killed in a crash near a small airport in the San Francisco Bay Area.
No one else was on board the plane, and no vehicles on the ground were involved in the crash.

Two Half Moon Bay Plane Crash Victims Identified, Two More Possibly Unaccounted For

The victims of the plane crash in Half Moon Bay have been identified as Emma Willmer-Shiles and pilot Lochie Ferrier.
There is conflicting information about whether there were additional passengers on board the aircraft.
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Two killed in snowy plane crash in Truckee identified; victims were tech entrepreneurs

Tragic plane crash involving Israeli entrepreneur and wife near Truckee
Former professional soccer player turned entrepreneur and wife died in the crash
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Plane engine loses power minutes into flight - so pilot thinks fast and uses parachute

Pilot deployed parachute system during plane crash
Group rescued by emergency teams after crash

Plane's wreckage discovered in ocean near Half Moon Bay

Wreckage discovered in the ocean off Half Moon Bay is from a crashed plane.
Rescue crews are searching for survivors.

Plane's wreckage discovered in ocean near Half Moon Bay

Wreckage discovered in the ocean off Half Moon Bay is from a crashed plane.
Rescue crews are searching for survivors.

Plane engine loses power minutes into flight - so pilot thinks fast and uses parachute

Pilot deployed parachute system during plane crash
Group rescued by emergency teams after crash

Plane's wreckage discovered in ocean near Half Moon Bay

Wreckage discovered in the ocean off Half Moon Bay is from a crashed plane.
Rescue crews are searching for survivors.

Plane's wreckage discovered in ocean near Half Moon Bay

Wreckage discovered in the ocean off Half Moon Bay is from a crashed plane.
Rescue crews are searching for survivors.
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Russian plane carrying 65 Ukrainian PoWs has crashed, Moscow says

A Russian military transport plane crashed in Belgorod, killing all 74 people on board, including 65 Ukrainian PoWs.
Russian officials accused Ukraine of deliberately shooting down the plane.

Pinstripe Alley Top 100 Yankees: #15 Thurman Munson

Thurman Munson was a catcher for the New York Yankees from 1969-1979.
Munson died in a plane crash on August 2, 1979, while piloting his own plane.
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Family says San Francisco man killed in Half Moon Bay plane crash

A San Francisco man has been identified as one of the victims in a plane crash off the coast of Half Moon Bay.
The body of the man's girlfriend has been recovered, but the bodies of the man and two other occupants are still missing.

Urgent search for survivors after small plane crashes in Half Moon Bay

Crews are searching for survivors after a small plane crashed near Half Moon Bay.
The plane crashed near Moss Beach, about two miles north of the Half Moon Bay Airport.

Family says San Francisco man killed in Half Moon Bay plane crash

A San Francisco man has been identified as one of the victims in a plane crash off the coast of Half Moon Bay.
The body of the man's girlfriend has been recovered, but the bodies of the man and two other occupants are still missing.

Urgent search for survivors after small plane crashes in Half Moon Bay

Crews are searching for survivors after a small plane crashed near Half Moon Bay.
The plane crashed near Moss Beach, about two miles north of the Half Moon Bay Airport.
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Coroner identifies woman found dead near where small plane crashed in ocean south of San Francisco

The body of a woman found in the water near the site of a plane crash off the California coast has been identified as a 27-year-old San Francisco resident.
It is believed that the woman is likely associated with the plane crash due to her proximity to the site.

A macabre piece of crap': this is the Mexican film that narrated the tragedy of the Andes plane crash for the first time

The movie adaptation of the Andes tragedy, Society of the Snow, has become Netflix's most-viewed film worldwide since its release.
The survivors resorted to cannibalism in order to survive, which caused controversy at the time.

US actor Christian Oliver and his 2 daughters died in a plane crash in the Caribbean, police say

Actor Christian Oliver and his two daughters died in a plane crash near a private island in the Caribbean.
The cause of the crash is still unknown.
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YouTuber who staged California plane crash gets 6 months in prison for obstructing investigation

An influencer who staged a plane crash for a YouTube video has been sentenced to six months in federal prison.
He pleaded guilty to one count of obstruction for destroying the wreckage.

YouTuber crashed his plane for views, then lied about it, feds say. He's prison-bound

A YouTuber purposely crashed his plane in a California national forest for online views and to make money.
He lied to investigators and destroyed the wreckage of the plane.

YouTuber who staged California plane crash gets 6 months in prison for obstructing investigation

An influencer who staged a plane crash for a YouTube video has been sentenced to six months in federal prison.
He pleaded guilty to one count of obstruction for destroying the wreckage.

YouTuber crashed his plane for views, then lied about it, feds say. He's prison-bound

A YouTuber purposely crashed his plane in a California national forest for online views and to make money.
He lied to investigators and destroyed the wreckage of the plane.
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'Yellowjackets' Season 3 Writer's Room Lasted for a Day - Then the Strike Happened

"I'm very excited to get back to it as soon as the WGA gets a fair deal," co-showrunner and executive producer Ashley Lyle tweeted on Tuesday.The writers behind Showtime's " Yellowjackets " had a very brief time back in the beehive.The team behind the mystery thriller paused work for Season 3 following the commencement of the Writers Guild of America's strike - after beginning the writer's room of the season just the day before.

Laura Washington: Buttons from this year's Chicago election campaigns are hard to find

Chicago is in the midst of uber-competitive citywide campaigns related to the April 4 runoff.We are being bombarded with mailers, brochures, posters, yard signs, TV and social media ads.Campaign buttons, not so much.These days, political buttons seem hard to find.Most political campaigns are not producing them.

The Guardian view on deadly ambulance waiting times: an avoidable human toll | Editorial

If the cause was a plane crash or a natural disaster, the needless deaths of 500 people might be declared a national emergency.Not so with the NHS crisis.At least 511 people died in England last year after ambulances in some cases took up to 15 hours to reach them.More than half of paramedics have seen a patient die due to a delay involving an ambulance, or another part of the care system.

Today in White Sox History: February 13

1968
The White Sox traded shortstop Ron Hansen and pitchers Dennis Higgins and Steve Jones to Washington for infielder Tim Cullen and pitchers Bob Priddy and Buster Narum.(On August 2, the Senators would flip Hansen back to the White Sox for Cullen.)Hansen's career 18.1 WAR over seven seasons in Chicago makes him the seventh-best shortstop in White Sox history.

'Yellowjackets' Season 3 Writer's Room Lasted for a Day - Then the Strike Happened

"I'm very excited to get back to it as soon as the WGA gets a fair deal," co-showrunner and executive producer Ashley Lyle tweeted on Tuesday.The writers behind Showtime's " Yellowjackets " had a very brief time back in the beehive.The team behind the mystery thriller paused work for Season 3 following the commencement of the Writers Guild of America's strike - after beginning the writer's room of the season just the day before.

Laura Washington: Buttons from this year's Chicago election campaigns are hard to find

Chicago is in the midst of uber-competitive citywide campaigns related to the April 4 runoff.We are being bombarded with mailers, brochures, posters, yard signs, TV and social media ads.Campaign buttons, not so much.These days, political buttons seem hard to find.Most political campaigns are not producing them.

The Guardian view on deadly ambulance waiting times: an avoidable human toll | Editorial

If the cause was a plane crash or a natural disaster, the needless deaths of 500 people might be declared a national emergency.Not so with the NHS crisis.At least 511 people died in England last year after ambulances in some cases took up to 15 hours to reach them.More than half of paramedics have seen a patient die due to a delay involving an ambulance, or another part of the care system.

Today in White Sox History: February 13

1968
The White Sox traded shortstop Ron Hansen and pitchers Dennis Higgins and Steve Jones to Washington for infielder Tim Cullen and pitchers Bob Priddy and Buster Narum.(On August 2, the Senators would flip Hansen back to the White Sox for Cullen.)Hansen's career 18.1 WAR over seven seasons in Chicago makes him the seventh-best shortstop in White Sox history.
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Prosecutor appeals Rio-Paris plane crash verdict that cleared Air France, Airbus of manslaughter

Issued on: 27/04/2023 - 14:42Modified: 27/04/2023 - 14:43 A French court earlier this month cleared Airbus and Air France of the charge relating to the 2009 crash that saw a plane from Rio de Janeiro to Paris vanish during an Atlantic storm.Thomas Samson, AFP A French public prosecutor is appealing a court decision which cleared European planemaker Airbus and Air France of "involuntary manslaughter" over a 2009 plane crash.

Showtime's Yellowjackets Expands in Ambitious Second Season | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

TV/Streaming


While the plotting may lead to concern at the start, the scene-to-scene writing is still spectacular, buoyed by one of the best ensembles on TV, a group that only grows richer in the sophomore season with the additions of Elijah Wood, Lauren Ambrose, Simone Kessell, and John Reynolds.
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