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Who were the D.C. plane crash victims? Figure skaters, a soon-to-wed pilot, civil rights lawyer among those killed in American Airlines-Black Hawk collision
Neither American Airlines nor U.S. aviation authorities have released an official list of the passengers and crew aboard the commercial flight, but a number of them have been identified in media reports. Here's what we know.
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When is the 2025 Super Bowl? Chiefs vs Eagles date, TV channel, location, kickoff time, how to watch, and everything you need to know
Are you ready for Super Bowl LIX?
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Trump tariffs live updates: The latest news as the president seeks to reshape US trade policy
Yahoo Finance will chronicle the latest news and updates on Trump's tariffs — from the threats to the eventual policy.
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New movies streaming this weekend: 'Babygirl' and 'Den of Thieves 2' hit on demand; 'Moana 2' sets sail
Catch Gerard Butler in the sequel to "Den of Thieves" or Tom Hanks in his latest collaboration with Robert Zemeckis.
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I browsed thousands of Amazon deals: These are the best sales to shop this weekend
Score the latest Apple iPad Mini for an all-time low price, a bestselling Henckels knife set for over 60% off and more.
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Be the MVP of your Super Bowl Party with these must-haves, starting at $5
Whether you're hosting a handful of friends or the whole team, these essentials will make your gathering a winner.
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2025 NFL mock draft 5.0: Titans take 'generational' talent, while QBs go 2-3 and Jets get a steal
Nate Tice and Charles McDonald check in with their fifth mock draft of this cycle, and it's good to be Bryce Young, Dak Prescott and C.J. Stroud.
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Wordle hints today for #1,322: Clues and answer for Friday, January 31
Does today's Wordle have you stumped? Here are some hints and the answer.
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Amazon just dropped its top 100 Valentine's Day gifts — here are our 10 picks
You don't have to search high and low for the perfect present for that special someone. Just check our cheat sheet.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: Too much AI, not enough Ultra
For the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung added a new ultra-wide camera sensor, Gorilla Armor 2 and a big revamp to its AI suite. But is that enough to convince you to buy a new $1,300 phone?
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Jerky is a handy way to get protein on the go, whether it's beef, turkey or soy. But is it healthy for you?
Meat jerky is portable and protein-rich, but should you eat it regularly?
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Conor McGregor drops multiple racial slurs in unhinged tirade against former UFC rival
Conor McGregor is once again in the headlines for the wrong reasons.
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Federal prosecutors say there is no evidence Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, has gambling addiction
Mizuhara is scheduled to be sentenced on Feb. 6.
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Jordana Brewster on Dwayne Johnson returning for 'Fast 11' after Vin Diesel feud: 'The more the merrier'
While promoting her new film "Heart Eyes," Jordana Brewster said she's "super excited" Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot will return to "Fast" franchise.
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Senior Bowl Reaction with Dane Brugler: Jalen Milroe and Jaxson Dart disappoint + dark horse QBs | Football 301
The Athletic's Dane Brugler joins Nate Tice to discuss which prospects stood out at the 2025 Senior Bowl.
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Cowboys hire Klayton Adams as offensive coordinator to boost run game
Dallas finished 27th in the NFL in total rushing yards, which Adams will be tasked with improving.
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Grading the NL Central's offseason: How have the Cubs, Cardinals, Reds responded to a disappointing 2024?
The Brewers cruised to a division title last season but have had an uninspiring winter compared to some of their rivals.
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Goodell MUST address NFL officiating issues & is Eli Manning REALLY a Hall of Famer? | Inside Coverage
With Super Bowl LIX just over a week away, Jason Fitz, Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab dive into the hot topics Roger Goodell must confront in his State of the League address.
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WWE SmackDown results and highlights (Jan. 31): Jacob Fatu has another star-making moment before Royal Rumble
Friday's "go-home" episode of "WWE SmackDown" officially kicked off Royal Rumble weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Bill Belichick offers free pizza to North Carolina fraternities before rivalry clash with No. 2 Duke
How many pizzas will the Tar Heels' new football coach end up buying?
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Ranking potential surprise Royal Rumble 2025 entrants, from WWE's Randy Orton to Bad Bunny
Ranking the chances of some surprise WWE returns at the 2025 Royal Rumble.
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As his state of the league address looms, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is once again stalked by officiating
Given perceptions of officiating bias toward the Chiefs and the league's embrace of gambling revenue, the pressure is mounting on Goodell to answers for ongoing officiating issues.
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Predicting where the top uncommitted OL in the 2026 Rivals250 will sign
Five-star offensive lineman Jackson Cantwell is the top-ranked prospect in the 2026 Rivals250.
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Ohio State offers blueprint for building long-term success at Syracuse
A couple stories by Matt Brown ran earlier this week at Front Office Sports. While the national college football reporter’s name suggests one of the duller crayons in the box, he undertakes some interesting projects as part of his work, such as writing a computer game last year called “Athletic Director Simulator 3000.” Brown’s non-traditional thought processes, as a result, tend to lead him toward some interesting observations about college football.
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Sam Altman: OpenAI has been on the 'wrong side of history' concerning open source
To cap off a day of product releases, OpenAI researchers, engineers, and executives, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, answered questions in a wide-ranging Reddit AMA on Friday. The ChatGPT maker has been trying to shore up its relationship with Washington and simultaneously pursue an ambitious data center project, while reportedly laying groundwork for one of the largest financing rounds in history. Altman admitted that DeepSeek has lessened OpenAI's lead in AI, and he said he believes OpenAI
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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq stumble as Trump recommits to sweeping tariffs on Saturday
Solid results from Apple are buoying spirits, as investors brace for PCE inflation and weigh Trump's renewed tariff threat.
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Israel Adesanya as a gatekeeper? At UFC Saudi Arabia, the writing on the wall becomes more legible — one way or another
If Saturday at UFC Saudi Arabia is it for "The Last Stylebender," it’s been one hell of a ride.
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Part II: NBA All-Star Reserves, more Trade Deadline Madness and Knicks Deep-Dive with Ariel Helwani | Kevin O'Connor Show
On this installment of The Kevin O'Connor Show, New York Knicks superfan and Yahoo's own Ariel Helwani stops by to demand RESPECT for his squad!
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Mortgage and refinance rates today, January 31, 2025: How can you snag a rate under 7%?
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Rates are staying high, but you can use several strategies to get a better one. Lock in your rate today.
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Pentagon scrambles to block DeepSeek after employees connect to Chinese servers
DeepSeek’s privacy policy explicitly states it stores user data on Chinese servers and that it governs that data under Chinese law — which mandates cooperation with the country’s intelligence agencies. The Pentagon has since started blocking DeepSeek on some of its network, although some employees could still access the service, according to Bloomberg.
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Don't forget these underrated, overlooked pitchers in your 2025 fantasy baseball drafts
Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don reveals five unheralded pitchers he's high on this draft season.
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Jayson Tatum hits vintage game-winner as Celtics avoid upset by shorthanded Pelicans
Even a player on the Pelicans bench was impressed.
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Grammys 2025: Best and worst red carpet looks from this year's nominees: Beyoncé, Taylor Swift & more
Ahead of this year's Grammy's, we're looking back at the fashion hits and misses from some our favourite artists.
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Why this 50-year-old restaurant chain has a stock that's smoking Nvidia's
Brinker International CEO Kevin Hochman is leading one of the hottest stocks on the planet.
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Canucks trade disgruntled forward J.T. Miller to Rangers in 6-player deal
Vancouver has gone from a first-place team last season to out of the playoffs in current Western Conference seeding.
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Royal Rumble 2025: WWE's most iconic moments from wrestling's most chaotic event
For 37 years, WWE's Royal Rumble has courted mayhem and pandemonium at every turn. Here are the 20 most legendary moments from wrestling's wildest event.
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Texas QB Arch Manning opens as early 2025 Heisman Trophy favorite
Manning has started just two games in his college career so far.
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D.C. plane crash live updates: All 3 black boxes found, 67 dead after American Airlines jet collides with military helicopter
A commercial plane with 60 passengers and four crew members on board collided with a military helicopter with a crew of three near Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night.
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WNBA free agency superlatives: Brittney Griner, Jewell Loyd, Kelsey Mitchell and more headline busy offseason so far
With WNBA free agency going strong, we’ve seen players make shocking moves, and in one case, a shocking stay. Let’s take a look at the biggest moments so far.
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Chasing checkdowns? Why Jalen Milroe shifted style of play during Senior Bowl practices
One high-ranking AFC executive thinks Milroe showed impressive athleticism, believing the quarterback could develop further with the right coaching staff and support.
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Chiefs coach Andy Reid on Super Bowl: We're not talking about a 3-peat
Kansas City has a chance to earn a historic three-peat at Super Bowl 59, but Reid says that's not what the team is focusing on.
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Trump Admin Emails Air Traffic Controllers: Quit Your Jobs
Air traffic controllers were emailed by the Trump administration urging them to quit their jobs and take mass “buyouts” just 24 hours after the D.C. plane crash. They were among hundreds of thousands of federal workers sent the email at 8.30 p.m. Thursday to push the extraordinary offer by Trump’s aides to get civil servants to quit en masse. The email dropped almost exactly 24 hours after an Army helicopter crashed into an American Airlines jet as it came into land at Reagan National Airport, k
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Trump Vowed to 'Immediately' Bring Down Egg Prices. His New Press Secretary Says Sudden Spike Is Biden's Fault
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is aiming to prevent her boss from falling into the same trap as Biden, whose early presidency was infamously remembered as an expensive era for eggs
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Ex-Prosecutor Thinks Trump Is Accidentally Creating The Very Thing He Fears
The president has “summoned the sleeping giant" with one move, said Joyce Vance.
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Trump Administration Responds to Selena Gomez Crying Over Mass Deportations With Mothers of Crime Victims
The singer and actress previously posted an emotional video regarding the deportation of undocumented immigrants, where she says through tears, "All my people are getting attacked … the children. I don’t understand."
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MAGA Forces Trans Soldier to Say They Weren’t Flying Doomed Black Hawk
A transgender soldier has been forced to deny that she was the pilot of the helicopter that fatally collided with a jetliner after she was falsely accused by social media users. Jo Ellis, who is an Army Black Hawk pilot, confirmed in a video posted to Facebook that she is alive and had no involvement in the tragic Wednesday night crash near Washington, D.C. that claimed 67 lives. Ellis’ involvement was alleged by a number of social media posts that cited no evidence and blamed her transgender id
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Exclusive-Musk aides lock government workers out of computer systems at US agency, sources say
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Aides to Elon Musk charged with running the U.S. government human resources agency have locked career civil servants out of computer systems that contain the personal data of millions of federal employees, according to two agency officials. Since taking office 11 days ago, President Donald Trump has embarked on a massive government makeover, firing and sidelining hundreds of civil servants in his first steps toward downsizing the bureaucracy and installing more loyalists.
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Trump White House demands apology after Jeffries calls for Dems to fight president's agenda 'in the streets'
The Trump White House is hitting back after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., called on Democrats to protest President Donald Trump's agenda "in the streets."
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Stephen Colbert Wrecks Donald Trump’s ‘Common Sense' Plane Crash Spin With 1 Brutal Line
The "Late Show" host tore into the president's blame game following the deadly airplane crash in Washington, D.C.
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New video shows DC plane crash in full
New footage has captured the moment a passenger plane and military helicopter collided above Washington DC, as Donald Trump suggested the chopper was “flying too high by a lot”.
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Federal employees told to remove pronouns from email signatures by end of day
Employees at multiple federal agencies were ordered to remove pronouns from their email signatures by Friday afternoon, according to internal memos obtained by ABC News that cited two executive orders signed by President Donald Trump on his first day in office seeking to curb diversity and equity programs in the federal government. "Pronouns and any other information not permitted in the policy must be removed from CDC/ATSDR employee signatures by 5.p.m. ET on Friday," according to one such mes
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Trump says he opened California’s water. Local officials say he nearly flooded them.
The Army Corps of Engineers moved to release massive quantities of water in Central California, panicking local officials.
6 min read - USThe Telegraph
US army refuses to name female pilot killed in helicopter crash with passenger jet
The female pilot killed in the helicopter collision with a passenger jet in Washington DC will not be named, the US Army said.
5 min read - USThe Independent
Air traffic controller 'left work early' before deadly crash as helicopter's flight height comes into question
A single controller was left to handle the air traffic of planes and helicopters flying over the airspace when two people would typically be monitoring both flight paths
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Trump moves to cancel recent union agreements with federal workers
Donald Trump said on Friday that any collective bargaining agreements reached with federal workers within 30 days of his inauguration will not be approved, the latest salvo in the U.S. president's bid to remake the federal workforce. In a memo addressed to the heads of all executive departments and agencies, Trump said former U.S. President Joe Biden's administration purposefully finalized collective bargaining agreements with federal employees in its final days "in an effort to harm my adminis
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'You want me to go swimming?': Trump won't visit Washington DC plane crash site because it's 'the water'
The president said on Thursday he would be meeting with some of the families of victims of the tragedy, but did not specify when
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Peter Doocy Grills WH Over Trump’s Contradictory Plane Crash Response
Peter Doocy didn’t hold back any punches during Friday’s White House press briefing. The Fox News correspondent fired a series of pointed questions at White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt regarding President Donald Trump’s controversial remarks blaming the Washington D.C. aircraft collision on DEI initiatives. Doocy, who often had contentious exchanges with former president Joe Biden, had vowed earlier to extend similar treatment to Trump’s administration, Mediaite reported. He held true
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Husband Whose Wife Texted Him Minutes Before D.C. Plane Crash Reveals Moment He Realized That Was Her Flight
“Life is short. Hug your loved ones," said Hamaad Raza, whose wife was on American Airlines Flight 5342
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Acting on Trump's order, federal officials opened up two California dams
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers just opened up two California dams. A spokesperson says the flows are 'controlled' and being coordinated with local officials.
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These prices could climb within days if Trump slaps tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada that are set to take effect could hike the price of a gallon of gasoline for some drivers by as much as 70 cents and send grocery bills climbing, experts told ABC News. The Trump administration on Friday reiterated plans to slap 25% tariffs on all products from Canada and Mexico on Feb. 1. Tariffs of this magnitude would likely increase prices paid by U.S. shoppers, since importers typically pass along a share of the cost of those higher taxes to consume
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Colombia's president calls for migrants to leave jobs in the US and return home
Colombia's president is calling on his compatriots working without legal status in the United States to leave their jobs and return home as soon as possible. “Wealth is only produced by the working people,” Gustavo Petro said in an early morning post on the X platform. Petro made his comments following a bitter feud over immigration last weekend with U.S. President Donald Trump that nearly triggered a trade war and rupture in diplomatic relations between the U.S. and its historic ally in South
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Adult Film Star, 25, ‘Permanently Disabled’ Following Rehab Incident
Family suing Malibu rehab facility.
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Trump Broke the Federal Email System and Government Employees Got Blasted With Astonishingly Vulgar Messages
Reply All Turns out that putting a bunch of teenagers in charge of the federal government's HR agency wasn't the smartest move. Late last night, a recently unearthed exploitation in the Office of Personnel Management's new DIY email server reportedly leaked several email lists to the public. As a result, over 13,000 employees with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found their inboxes stuffed with spam. Some users signed the NOAA up for newsletters from entities like the Church
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Federal agencies bar Black History Month and other 'special observances'
The Defense Intelligence Agency has ordered a pause of all activities and events related to Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month.
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Patrick Mahomes’ Trainer Says Chiefs QB Is Successful Because of His Dad Bod
It may be time to retire the Dad Bod and embrace the Mahomes Bod — at least that’s what his trainer, Bobby Stroupe, believes. “I think the problem is you look at him and his body type is not what you would think of,” the performance trainer told The Athletic in a story published on
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RFK Jr. kept asking to see the science that vaccines were safe. After he saw it, he dismissed it
The man who hopes to be President Donald Trump’s health secretary repeatedly asked to see “data” or “science” showing vaccines are safe – but when an influential Republican senator showed him evidence, he dismissed it. While appearing to ignore mainstream science, he cited flawed or tangential research to make his points, such as suggesting Black people may need different vaccines than whites.
4 min read - USThe Guardian
Victims of the Washington DC plane crash – the full list so far
Victims in the crash included figure skaters, a group of friends traveling to hunt and the flight’s pilots and crew
10 min read - USThe Telegraph
‘DEI cost me a job in aviation – a crash was inevitable’
An aspiring air traffic controller who claimed he was denied a job because of diversity targets said the aviation agency’s obsession with inclusion made an accident likely to happen.
5 min read - USFox News
Victims identified in DC plane crash involving American Airlines jet and military helicopter
Families and friends of those who lost loved ones in the deadly American Airlines and Army helicopter collision are sharing tributes online in memory of the crash victims.
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We’ve Now Learned the Three Principles of Trumpism, and They’re Ugly
Trump 1.0 was a Jackson Pollock—splat splat all over the place. Trump 2.0 is painting within very precise lines. It’s terrifying—but it should help plan how to fight.
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Dave Portnoy Announces Barstool Employee Iga Obrycka’s Sudden Death
Barstool founder Dave Portnoy announced that Barstool Nashville’s general manager Iga Obrycka has died suddenly Jan. 29. She was 28.
2 min read - BusinessBenzinga
Someone Asked Mark Cuban About Cancer Research Being Canceled; His Surprising Answer: 'Trump Is Doing What You Do After Acquiring A Company'
When President Donald Trump's administration abruptly paused external communications, hiring, travel and grant-review panels at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the scientific community sounded the alarm. Cancer research – which relies heavily on NIH funding – was suddenly uncertain, sparking fears of job losses, delayed clinical trials and interruptions to groundbreaking research. However, billionaire and entrepreneur Mark Cuban saw things differently. Don't Miss: Inspired by Uber and A
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Man Whose Wife and Son Died in D.C. Plane Crash Says He Called Her, Not Knowing What Happened: 'She Didn't Pick Up'
Vitali Kay's 11-year-old son Sean and wife Julie are among the 67 victims of the D.C. plane crash
2 min read - PoliticsThe Hill
Here’s where Trump’s Cabinet nominees stand
A slate of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees have appeared before senators in recent weeks for key hearings on their road to confirmation. Former Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) was the first to be confirmed, securing the secretary of State position with a unanimous vote on Inauguration Day. Other Trump picks, though, faced more resistance: Vice President…
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I vacationed in Bali with 18 of my family members. It was supposed to be an epic family gathering but turned into a total catastrophe.
Melissa Noble took what was meant to be an epic Christmas vacation to Bali with 18 family members. There were red flags before anyone got on a plane.
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Trump’s FBI Pick Isn’t Confirmed, and the Purges Have Already Begun
Donald Trump has a new agency in his crosshairs.
1 min read - PoliticsThe New Republic
Trump and Elon Musk Just Pulled Off Another Purge—and It’s a Scary One
Did Musk’s alleged effort to access the government’s payment systems have Trump’s blessing? Or was he going rogue? Either scenario is bad, but one’s a little worse.
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Illinois Governor Torches Trump Pardon Recipients With Major Penalty
After Donald Trump pardoned the January 6 rioters, J.B. Pritzker has stepped in.
1 min read - USThe Independent
DC plane crash latest updates: Flight recorder 'black box' from army Black Hawk helicopter recovered from wreckage
None of the 67 passengers and crew are believed to have survived
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