Helicopter Crash, Wildfires, and Legal Drama | Duluth News

A helicopter crash in NYC last year that killed six people may have been caused by bird strikes on the rotor blades, investigators say—though the full report is still pending. Meanwhile, a Republican senator insists he won’t vote to confirm a new attorney general nominee until he meets with those who’ve accused Jeffrey Epstein of wrongdoing, underscoring the gravity of the vetting process. On the ground, hazardous air quality forced the cancellation of a major local running event, while wildfire evacuations near Ely have expanded as flames in the Boundary Waters threaten to rage until the first snowfall. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c40419b5c81f7b7d