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Chunk of metal crashes through Mass. warehouse. Did it come from space?

Workers at Michael's Wholesale Furniture Distributors in Plymouth, Mass. found a three-pound piece of metal lying on the floor Thursday, below a gaping hole in the roof. The FAA says that it does not seem to have come from an airplane? Was it space junk?
Chevy Volt battery fires prompt probe

Chevy Volt batteries catch fire after government crash tests, but no reports of fires from any Chevy Volt in a highway crash.
Arizona plane crash: tragedy on Thanksgiving

An Arizona plane carrying three children on their way home for Thanksgiving crashed leaving no sign of survivors.
Thanksgiving travel: Top 3 ways to spot delays

Thanksgiving Day is one of America's most cherished holidays, yet the 24 hours before the celebration begins seem to create the biggest challenges. Will you get to your destination safely? Will you be on time? It's no surprise that Americans encounter snags. Some 42.5 million people will be traveling more than 50 miles this year to their Thanksgiving destinations, according to AAA, a 4 percent increase over last year. Here are three methods to help you plan ahead and avoid travel delays:
JetBlue flight sits on tarmac for seven hours. Will anyone be fined?

Airlines can be fined $27,500 per passenger for flights that sit on the tarmac for more than three hours. But critics say enforcement has been too soft. The JetBlue delay could be a test.
NYC helicopter crash kills woman, injures others (VIDEO)

NYC helicopter crash into the East River killed one passenger and injured three others. Investigators are still trying to determine why the helicopter went down shortly after takeoff from a riverbank heliport.
NYPD can shoot down an airliner? Experts troubled.

The NYPD chief says his department can shoot down an airliner in an emergency. But terrorism experts wonder who would give the police that authority.
Five tough deadlines for decisions on spending, government debt

Congress made a deal to avoid an FAA shutdown. The next deadlines involving spending and government debt will be harder.
Reno air crash: Will tragedy at air race sour public on air shows?

Air show officials are hoping that any public backlash following the tragic air crash at the Reno Air Races, in which 10 people were killed, does not extend to their industry's scripted entertainment.
Reno crash raises questions about the future of air races

The Reno Air Races turned disastrous Friday when a P-51 Mustang aircraft crashed into the spectator area. The accident raises questions about the way such races are conducted.
How 9/11 looked from the air-traffic control center that saw it coming

The air-traffic controllers in 'Boston Center' – the facility that oversaw Flight 11 – speak of what happened on 9/11, from the confusion of the first moments to the frustration that military jets could not get to New York City faster.
The day America changed

A timeline of events on September 11, 2001 and beyond.
Obama says Congress will kill jobs if highway funds aren't extended

Funding for road projects and the gasoline tax expire on Sept. 30, leaving Congress not much time to act when lawmakers return from vacation. Obama says 1 million jobs are at stake.
Washington Monument closed by East Coast earthquake. What else?

The iconic Washington Monument, on the National Mall, cracked at the top during Tuesday's East Coast earthquake and is closed 'for an indefinite period.' Other D.C. tourist spots, as well as some schools and government offices, are closed, too.
Missing blimp found in Ohio woman's backyard

Missing blimp turns up next to the house of an Ohio woman Sunday. The missing blimp got free from its moorings in Columbus, Ohio earlier that day.
Deal in Senate restores FAA funding. Is bipartisanship taking off?

Obama hails the extension of FAA funding through mid-September, which restores tens of thousands of jobs and resumes the collection of $30 million a day in revenue for the Treasury.
What's $16.5 million among adversaries? Enough to ground the FAA.

Republicans and Democrats are at it again. A dispute over air service subsidies for 13 rural communities has left the FAA without a funding extension. Thousands of workers are affected.
FAA shutdown: the economic toll

FAA shutdown is partial: Air-controllers still working, but airport building projects suspended. No immediate solution in view for FAA shutdown.
Retooling the Motor City: Can Detroit save itself?

A retooling plan for Detroit – involving controversial razing, shrinking, and repurposing – is under way as the Motor City tries to save itself.
Phoenix dust storm plays havoc with local power and transportation (VIDEO)

Phoenix dust storm knocks out power for thousands of residents. Area transportation hubs reported delays early Tuesday evening from the Phoenix dust storm.
Why airplanes make it rain or snow

Aircraft create more rain near airports by punching holes in the clouds, effectively seeding the clouds, according to a new study of the phenomenon.
JFK turtles bring some NYC air traffic to a crawl Wednesday

JFK turtles crossed a busy runway at the New York City airport to get to nearby beaches, where they could lay eggs. The JFK turtles are of the diamondback terrapin type.
Southwest pilot: Rant earns temporary suspension

Southwest pilot, caught on tape, disses gays, older flight attendants. After suspension and diversity training, Southwest pilot reinstated.
B-17 bomber makes emergency landing outside Chicago

B-17 bomber: The accident happened right after the plane took off from the Aurora Municipal Airport and the plane landed in an Oswego cornfield outside Chicago, Cory said. The National Transportation Safety Board is now investigating the incident.
My 'near-death experience' on Air Force One

'Åir Force One Aborts Landing,' and I was there! Yes, it took two tries for the plane carrying the president to land in Hartford, Conn. Poor visibility, apparently. Too bad I didn't notice....