Around 250 people die every year in small plane crashes. But new technology gives pilots and passengers the option of hitting what is basically a panic button to automatically land an aircraft. Kris Van Cleave took a test flight. Source
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Investigation into missing New Hampshire couple found buried on Texas beach
Texas police are expected to release new information Monday about the investigation into a double murder and a possible international hunt for suspects. James Butler III and Michelle Butler were found in a shallow grave on Padre Island in Texas. Dozens gathered for a vigil in the couple’s New Hampshire hometown Sunday. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Apple to donate $2.5 billion to combat California housing crisis
“Affordable housing means stability and dignity, opportunity and pride. … Apple is committed to being part of the solution,” CEO Tim Cook says Source
Impeachment updates: House to release transcripts of testimony
The House approved a resolution establishing the procedures for the impeachment inquiry by a vote of 232 to 196 Source
Buffalo Wild Wings fires workers allegedly involved in racist incident
Multi-racial group of 18 in Naperville, Illinois eatery was allegedly asked to move tables to get farther from frequent diner who was “racist” Source
Manhunt for two murder suspects who escaped from California jail
Authorities in Monterey warned that say they should be considered dangerous and offered a reward for info leading to their arrests Source
Dying father watches son graduate from hospice bed
“We all know that time’s limited and he just wants to see me graduate,” his son said Source
Trump in another war of words over wildfires with Calif. governor
After the president seemed to renew his threat to cut wildfire aid to California, Gavin Newsom tweeted, “You don’t believe in climate change. You are excused from this conversation” Source
Feds probing Under Armour’s accounting practices
The investigation reportedly involves whether the struggling retailer shifted sales from quarter to quarter to make its results performance look stronger Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Senator Bernie Sanders files for the New Hampshire primary
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders officially filed for the New Hampshire Democratic primary on Thursday. Speaking to reporters after the event, Sanders addressed questions about Joe Biden’s campaign strategy and the latest decision by Twitter to ban political advertising from its platform. 2020 campaign reporter Cara Korte joins CBSN for this edition of 2020 Daily Trail Markers. Source