MAJOR News Occurring in the U.S., Update 5:55pm

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Elon Musk launched Starship at 4:45pm

#1 5:52p. Planes in the air are allowed to continue flying to their destinations but that is it. At 5:53pm, we have confirmed that a few transoceanic flights that originate at airports near both coasts are being allowed to take off. This includes Hawaii from West Coast Airports.   Everyone, I just saw an interview from O'Hare talking about a passenger who wanted to get to St. Louis and "didn't know what to do." There is Amtrak. And, there are multiple train departures to STL daily. 

#2 4:38pm, An American Cruise Line river cruise ship has capsized and is sinking in New Orleans after being struck by a cargo ship ~ 12:30pm. There are still passengers in the water. Details are here and they are being kept updated.
Earlier....

#3. The numerous reports that all National Weather Service radars are down and that many of their websites are down are untrue. Below is the Phoenix radar at 3:57p CST. 

#4, 4:50pm CST. While the government is down, Elon Musk (photos at top) launched Starship this afternoon.

I will update when more information is available. 

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