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  • American figure skater says he was barred from flight that collided with Army helicopter

    American figure skater says he was barred from flight that collided with Army helicopter

    An American figure skater was barred from the American Airlines flight that collided with a U.S. Army helicopter near Reagan International Airport on Thursday night.

    Jon Maravilla told Russia’s Sputnik he was not allowed on the flight because his dog was too big to board. He said he ultimately decided to make the 14-hour drive back from Wichita, Kansas, to Washington, D.C. He also mentioned the issue on his personal Instagram account.

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    Rescue workers respond to the scene on the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

    “Not allowed past gate to board flight,” he wrote in one post. “Get me tf out of Kansas please.”

    He added, “14 hour journey begins.”

    Maravilla told RIA Novosti that there were “about 14 figure skaters on the plane, not counting their parents and coaches,” according to The New York Times.

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    Rescuers work on the Potomac River in Washington DC after a tragic plane crash

    Emergency lights are reflected in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. (Alex Brandon)

    “Such a tragedy,” he added.

    At least 60 people were aboard the American Airlines flight.

    U.S. Figure Skating did not confirm the number of members of its organization on the plane.

    “U.S. Figure Skating can confirm that several members of our skating community were sadly aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which collided with a helicopter yesterday evening in Washington, D.C.,” the organization said. “These athletes, coaches, and family members were returning home from the National Development Camp held in conjunction with the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas.

    American Eagle flight 5342 crashes in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    Emergency service vehicles stand near the site of the crash after American Eagle Flight 5342 collided with a helicopter while approaching Reagan Washington National Airport and crashed in the Potomac River, outside Washington, D.C., Jan. 29, 2025. (REUTERS/Carlos Barria)

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    “We are devastated by this unspeakable tragedy and hold the victims’ families closely in our hearts. We will continue to monitor the situation and will release more information as it becomes available.”

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    Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

  • Commuted Jan. 6 defendants barred from DC, Capitol building by federal judge

    Commuted Jan. 6 defendants barred from DC, Capitol building by federal judge

    A federal district judge issued an order Friday barring certain January 6 defendants with commutations from entering Washington, D.C., or the U.S. Capitol building. 

    In the filing, Judge Amit P. Mehta specified the order applied to “Defendants Stewart Rhodes, Kelly Meggs, Kenneth Harrelson, Jessica Watkins, Roberto Minuta, Edward Vallejo, David Moerchel, and Joseph Hacket” – whose sentences were commuted. Those pardoned are not subject to the order.

    The order states “You must not knowingly enter the District of Columbia without first obtaining the permission from the Court” and “You must not knowingly enter the United States Capitol Building or onto surrounding grounds known as Capitol Square.”

    The filing says the order is effective as of Friday at noon. 

    This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates. 

    Haley Chi-Sing is a Writer for Fox News Digital. You can reach her at @haleychising on X.