It was an aviation pioneer, and became a symbol of America during the Golden Age of air travel. But while Pan Am no longer flies the friendly skies, many of the women who proudly wore the Pan Am uniform talked with Conor Knighton about the glory days - when flying was glamorous, complete with gourmet food on board. … [Read more...] about Flying high: Remembering Pan Am
Trump travels to Asia to meet China’s Xi, as government shutdown continues
President Trump met with the emir and prime minister of Qatar Saturday aboard Air Force One during a refueling stop. … [Read more...] about Trump travels to Asia to meet China’s Xi, as government shutdown continues
The story of the Wright Brothers
In 1903 the Wright Brothers, Wilbur and Orville, successfully flew a heavier-than-air powered machine. The story of these aviation pioneers is now told in a new book. Rita Braver spoke with the author, historian David McCullough. … [Read more...] about The story of the Wright Brothers
A WWII-era veteran returns to the air
A World War II-era Douglas C-47 military transport plane dubbed "Miss Montana" had been parked in a museum for nearly two decades after a career transporting firefighters in Montana. Now, with its engines rebuilt and the fuselage restored to its early glory, it is joining other veteran airplanes that saw service on D-Day 75 years ago for a trip across the Atlantic, for an … [Read more...] about A WWII-era veteran returns to the air
Tens of thousands of New Yorkers head to polls for Day 1 of early voting
According to preliminary numbers from the Board of Elections, nearly 80,000 voters checked in across all five boroughs. … [Read more...] about Tens of thousands of New Yorkers head to polls for Day 1 of early voting