United Airlines from Hawaii to SFO nearly plunged into Pacific Ocean, data shows

A United Airlines flight that departed Hawaii for San Francisco late last year came just 775 feet from colliding with the Pacific Ocean, data shows.

Release of toxic chemicals from derailed Ohio tanker cars begins

Officials warned the controlled burn would send phosgene and hydrogen chloride into the air. Phosgene is a highly toxic gas that can cause vomiting and breathing trouble and was used as a weapon in World War I.

Crash averted at Austin airport; FAA, NTSB to investigate

A FedEx cargo plane was several miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and cleared to land, but had to change course when a Southwest Airlines plane was cleared to take off from the same runway.

50-car train derailment causes massive fire, evacuations in Ohio

About 50 cars derailed in East Palestine as a train was carrying a variety of freight from Madison, Illinois, to Conway, Pennsylvania.

President Biden visits NYC to tout funding for Gateway Tunnel

President Biden visited New York City on Tuesday to announce $292 million in funding for part of the Gateway Tunnel project that will build a new train tunnel under the Hudson River to New Jersey.

Biden highlights grant for Hudson tunnel, takes aim at GOP

President Joe Biden is showcasing a $292 million mega grant that'll be used to help build a rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River.

Tesla driver who drove family over Devil's Slide cliff charged with attempted murder

The driver of a Tesla that plunged 250 feet off a cliff at Devil's Slide, injuring his two young children and his wife, was charged Monday with attempted murder, according to the prosecutor's office.

New Zealand-bound plane flies 13 hours only to land where it took off

The flight was rescheduled for Saturday and was due to land in Auckland after the airport reopened for international flights.

NY to require Uber, Lyft to have zero-emission fleets by 2030

Uber and Lyft both said the applauded the initiative, which aims to replace nearly 1,000 vehicles that are powered by fossil fuels.

Grand Central annex opens for LIRR trains

A huge new commuter rail terminal built in caverns beneath New York City’s landmark Grand Central Terminal received its first regular passenger trains Wednesday.

NYC's homeless are filling JFK Airport

Travelers and staff say they're seeing more and more homeless people taking shelter at the walkway between the AirTrain and Terminal 5 at JFK Airport.

FAA investigating near-miss at JFK Airport

Officials are investigating a close call at John F. Kennedy International Airport Friday night between a plane that was crossing a runway and another that was preparing for takeoff.

Harlem neighborhood divided over planned truck depot

An effort is underway to try and prevent the opening of a truck depot in Harlem and to instead build apartments with affordable housing.

'Miracle on the Hudson' marks 14th anniversary

On January 15, 2009, Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger managed to land U.S. Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River after a bird strike knocked out the plane's engines, saving the lives of all 155 people on board.

Air travel across US thrown into chaos after computer outage

Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Wednesday after a government system that offers safety and other information to pilots broke down, stranding some planes on the ground for hours.