Plane Crash Clues, and a New Way to Treat Pain

Plus, 82,000 gallons of blue paint. 

On Today’s Episode:

Washington Crash Renews Concerns About Air Safety Lapses, by Sydney Ember, Emily Steel, Mark Walker, Kate Kelly and Niraj Chokshi

From Anguish to Aggression: Trump Goes on Offense After Midair Collision, by Peter Baker

How the World Is Reeling From Trump’s Aid Freeze, by Sui-Lee Wee, Declan Walsh and Farnaz Fassihi

F.D.A. Approves Drug to Treat Pain Without Opioid Effects, by Gina Kolata

82,150 Gallons of Paint Later, a Blue Man Group Farewell, by Melena Ryzik

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