CEOs Of Germanwings, Lufthansa Visit Crash Site
Speaking with reporters, Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr did not respond to questions about the co-pilot's medical history.
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Germanwings Co-Pilot Shines Light On Opaqueness Of Mental Illness
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Dr. Michael C. Miller, assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, about how someone's deep inner turmoil can remain hidden.
Lufthansa Says Co-Pilot Suffered From Depression During Training
Speculation about the mental state of the Germanwings co-pilot who crashed his plane in the French Alps a week ago has focused attention on airline industry practices.
Lufthansa Says It Knew Of Co-Pilot Andreas Lubitz's Depression
Prosecutors say Lubitz deliberately crashed his plane carrying 149 others into the French Alps last week. Lufthansa said he had informed them in 2009 of a "previous depressive episode."
Cash Is Definitely Not King For Card-Carrying Swedes
In a world moving toward cashless economies, Sweden is leading the way. More than 95 percent of transactions are already digital; some churches now pass a card reader instead of a collection plate.
Staff At Britain's Windsor Castle May Strike Over Low Wages
It's the first time Queen Elizabeth has faced a possible strike by employees of the royal family. At issue is whether employees should be expected to take on extra duties for no additional pay.
An Unexpected Wilderness Cam At Britain's No. 10 Downing St.
A fox slinked past the door of the famous London residence on Monday. A cat and a dog also appeared. Photographers captured the scene as they awaited the prime minister's news conference.
Kremlin Says Putin Is Fine, Just Fine
The Russian president hasn't been seen in public in more than a week. That sparked all sorts of buzz. The Kremlin released photos of a healthy-looking Putin and chalks up the rumors to "spring fever."
Ikea To 32,000 People: No Hide-And-Seek At Our Stores
The company brought the hammer down at its locations in the Netherlands, after more than 32,000 people signed up via Facebook to play at a store in Eindhoven.
Germanwings Co-Pilot Had History Of Depression, German Reports Reveal
The cockpit voice recorder indicates the co-pilot appears to have deliberately crashed the plane carrying 150 people into the French Alps. A German tabloid reports he was being treated for depression.