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NYC Mayor under scrutiny, pilot speaks out, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’

Nov 11, 2023
NYC Mayor Eric Adams under scrutiny after FBI seizes his phones and iPad as part of a federal investigation into fundraising. Alaska Airlines pilot speaks out about bad mushroom trip during attempted plane engine shutdown. 'Overtime with Bill Maher' is back. First African American female Army General discusses Veterans Day.
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Quick takeaways

  • The federal investigation into NYC Mayor Eric Adams' campaign fundraising focuses on whether illegal donations were received from Turkish nationals or the Turkish government.
  • The incident involving an off-duty pilot attempting to shut off a plane's engines mid-flight highlights the safety concerns surrounding mental health and the need for better support systems for pilots.

Deep dives

Federal investigation into New York City mayor's campaign fundraising

A federal investigation into New York City Mayor Eric Adams' campaign fundraising is getting closer to the mayor. FBI agents seized Adams' two phones and an iPad several days ago. The investigation aims to determine whether the mayor's 2021 campaign received illegal donations from Turkish nationals or the Turkish government. Adams maintains his innocence and is cooperating with the investigation.

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