Victims ID’d in B-52 bomber crash that killed 8 at Edwards Air Force Base

Edwards Air Force Base has released the names of the eight people killed in a B-52 Stratofortress bomber crash on Monday. The deceased include military personnel, Boeing employees and government civilians.  The deceased include weapons system officers Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella, 40, and Maj. Alexander Davis, 34. Estrella was part of the Air Force Operational … Read more

What to know about Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — For decades, a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert has been a hotbed of some of the most innovative flight research in the U.S. From a test pilot breaking the sound barrier to a space shuttle touching down, aviation history has often been made at Edwards … Read more

U.S. Air Force B-52 crashes after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base

A United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base at 11:20 a.m. Emergency crews responded to the scene, with the situation “ongoing,” according to Edwards Air Force Base. Aerial footage shows a large smoldering burn mark on the land. The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, heavy, jet-powered … Read more

Rep. Chuck Edwards faces House ethics investigation over harassment allegations

WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee announced Thursday it is investigating Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina over allegations that he created a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment. Edwards, serving his second term in the House, said he welcomed the inquiry and planned to fully cooperate with the committee. “I am … Read more

CBS News Radio flashback: Douglas Edwards’ last broadcast

When Douglas Edwards began presenting the CBS Television News in 1947, he made history as the first anchor of an American TV news show. Although he left the role in 1962, Edwards remained at CBS, doing considerable TV and radio work, until 1988. Major Garrett introduces Edwards’ final radio broadcast. Source link