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CNN 5 Things

FAA shuts down routes, tariffs lowdown, Groundhog Day & more

CNN 5 Things

CNN

Daily News, News

3.71.3K Ratings

🗓️ 31 January 2025

⏱️ 6 minutes

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The FAA indefinitely closed helicopter routes near Reagan National Airport, as investigations into the cause of Wednesday's deadly crash continue. President Donald Trump say tariffs are coming this weekend – we’ll tell you what you need to know. The Trump administration is meeting with Venezuela’s president today. A huge list of famous faces performed in LA last night for a good cause. Plus, all eyes are on Punxsutawney Phil this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hey there from CNN.

0:32.9

I'm Krista Bow with the five things you need to know for Friday, January 31st.

0:37.7

An FAA official tells CNN the agency has indefinitely shut down the low-altitude helicopter

0:43.2

corridor that was in use at the time of Wednesday night's fatal mid-air collision.

0:47.8

The move is the most significant action yet by the FAA, since an American Airlines regional jet

0:53.7

and an Army Black Hawk helicopter

0:55.4

plunged into the frigid Potomac River and clear weather. The military helicopter may have been

1:00.9

outside of its approved flight path at a higher altitude than it was supposed to be, and at least

1:06.1

half a mile off the approved route. That's what the New York Times has reported, citing four people briefed on

1:11.5

the matter. In a social media post, President Donald Trump said the Black Hawk helicopter was,

1:16.3

quote, flying too high by a lot. It was far above the 200-foot limit. It's unclear whether the

1:21.9

president's post was based on an official briefing or just speculation. Questions are being raised,

1:29.0

too, about whether the helicopter was adequately staffed in the crowded airspace around Reagan National Airport. Meanwhile,

1:34.2

those who knew the 67 people killed have been paying tribute to the victims, including members

1:39.5

of the figure skating community. After a married pair of skating champions, two young skaters and two of

1:45.2

their parents were confirmed to have been on board. I really can't believe that it happened

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