President Biden and former President Trump clinch their parties’ nominations, setting up a rematch for the White House. And a rocket explodes in Japan just seconds after liftoff. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Biden, Trump clinch nominations to set up presidential rematch President Joe Biden and former…

A former Boeing employee who had raised concerns about the company’s production standards was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, as reported by the Charleston County Coroner’s Office. John Barnett, 62, had worked at Boeing for 32 years before retiring in 2017. Authorities responded to a Charleston hotel where Barnett was discovered with…

A LATAM Airlines flight from Sydney to Auckland experienced severe turbulence, injuring at least 50 passengers Monday, March 11. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner managed to land safely at Auckland Airport despite the mid-air drop. LATAM Airlines has characterized the incident as a “technical event” that caused significant movement during the flight. One individual is reported…

Some homes in the United States are poised to receive electricity for the first time. This is part of a $366 million initiative spearheaded by the Department of Energy (DOE), which aims to introduce clean energy projects to rural and tribal communities across the nation. “President Biden firmly believes that every community should benefit from…

Boeing has announced the departure of Ed Clark, vice president of the 737 MAX program, after nearly 18 years with the company. This move comes weeks after an incident where a panel detached from an Alaska Airlines flight midair on January 5, forcing an emergency landing. Clark, previously the chief mechanic and engineer for the…

President Biden is reportedly considering taking executive action for the migrant crisis at the southern border. And it’s the return of “panda diplomacy” as China plans to send two giant pandas to the U.S. Reports: Biden considering executive action to handle border crisis President Joe Biden is considering taking executive action to get a handle…

If you are flying on American Airlines soon, you may want to pack a little lighter to save a few bucks. The airline has announced it is raising checked bag fees for the first time since 2018. Passengers checking bags at the airport on most flights will now pay $40 for their first checked bag,…

Attorneys for Hunter Biden seek to have his tax charges dismissed, saying he was selectively targeted by prosecutors. And heading to the airport? Changes at American Airlines may have you rethinking your checked bags. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Hunter Biden seeks to dismiss tax charges, says…

House Republicans fail to impeach the Homeland Security secretary and pass an Israel aid bill. And voters in Nevada send a message as a winner of the state’s GOP primary is declared. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. House GOP fails to impeach Mayorkas, pass Israel funding bill…