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Famous plane lands in aviation museum

CHARLOTTE, Nc (FOX44) - The "Miracle On The Hudson" plane finally lands in Charlotte, North Carolina. More than two years ago, US Airways flight fifteen-49 splashed down safely in icy waters off Manhattan.

On this day in history, the S.O.S. distress signal was used for the first time

1776 - The Continental Congress appointed a committee to write a Declaration of Independence. 1793 - The Jardin des Plantes zoo opened in Paris. It was the first public zoo.

Silt having major impact on economy

Baton Rouge, La (FOX44) — Silt is causing issues along the Mississippi River and Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain wants something done about it before it’s too late.

The "barefoot bandit" working on plea deal in Seattle

SEATTLE, Wa (FOX44) - The man who became known as the "barefoot bandit" pleaded not guilty to all charges stemming from his little cross country adventure.

Argentina, Thailand, Russia, Germany, Poland

AROUND THE WORLD (FOX44) – Argentina, scientists are convinced the milk from a cow will soon replace regular infant formula. Two human genes have been introduced into the calf's genome.

New robot will make online shopping easier

NATIONAL (FOX44) - Ever purchased a piece of clothing online and it didn't fit? An Estonian Man says he has the answer for that problem.

An ingredient in chicken feed may contain arsenic

NATIONAL (FOX44) - Your chicken may have something added that you don't want. The FDA says an ingredient in chicken feed called *Roxarsone* contains arsenic, a poison, and may end up in the bird itself.

On this day in history, Donald Duck makes his debut

1790 - John Barry copyrighted "Philadelphia Spelling Book." It was the first American book to be copyrighted.

IRS Identifies Organizations that Have Lost Tax-Exempt Status

WASHINGTON –– The Internal Revenue Service today announced that approximately 275,000 organizations under the law have automatically lost their tax-exempt status because they did not file legally required annual reports for three co

Turkey, Chile, Canada, India, United States

AROUND THE WORLD (FOX44) – Turkey, where at least 10-people were killed in a fiery crash. A bus hit a sign, flipped over, and burst into flames. The victims couldn’t get out.