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Trump’s plane collision blame, Israel’s UNRWA ban, AI misleads teens & more Jan 30, 2025

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Three of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks went on the defensive today in pivotal confirmation hearings. Trump quickly politicized a deadly plane collision in the Washington, DC area. Displaced Palestinians fear drastic effects of Israel’s ban on a UN agency in Gaza. We have key takeaways from the Federal Reserve’s decision to pause interest rate cuts for now. And, we’ll break down the impact fake online content is having on teens.

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DC plane crash, confirmation hearings, spacewalk & more Jan 30, 2025

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More details are emerging about the deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and a US army helicopter over the Potomac River. Some of President Donald Trump’s more controversial cabinet and administration picks are facing Senate confirmation hearings today. A new report shows that 2024 was a pretty solid year for the US economy. We’ll fill you in on Trump’s latest executive orders. Plus, Boeing Starliner astronauts conduct a spacewalk.

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No crash survivors, prisoner release delayed, Chili’s heats up & more Jan 30, 2025

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Officials say they’re not expecting to find any survivors after an American Airlines plane and military helicopter crashed midair. Israel is delaying the release of Palestinian prisoners after eight hostages were freed. It’s FBI Director hopeful Kash Patel’s turn in the hot seat as Senate confirmation hearings continue. A father has killed his daughter over her TikTok content. Plus, Chili’s had a great end to 2024.

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Plane and helicopter crash, hostages released, Harry meets Sally again & more Jan 30, 2025

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A passenger plane carrying more than 60 people and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter have collided midair. Investigators are working to find out what happened, as search and rescue workers pull bodies from the Potomac River. Eight hostages being held in Gaza are being released today. President Donald Trump has told the US Naval base at Guantanamo Bay to prepare to house 30,000 migrants. Plus, Harry and Sally are reuniting.

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Trump signs Laken Riley act, Menendez sentenced, a new Guiness record & more Jan 29, 2025

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President Donald Trump has signed a law requiring the detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes. The third round of hostage exchanges between Israel and Gaza is expected to take place tomorrow. Former New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced after being convicted of bribery and corruption. Harvey Weinstein wants his #MeToo retrial to take place as soon as possible. Plus, we’ll tell you about a new Guiness World Record set in under 12 hours.

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Aid freeze reversed, Fed’s holding pattern, Starbucks changes & more Jan 29, 2025

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The White House has rescinded an executive order that had many worried. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady today. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attempted to walk back his history of vaccine skepticism in a hearing. The Justice Department has taken one of the last steps required to unwind the criminal cases against Trump. Plus, your Starbucks menu may soon look different.

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RFK Jr. confronted, Gaza hostages, bee resilience & more Jan 29, 2025

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing tough questions at his Senate confirmation hearing. There’s still confusion about the status of federal grants. Israel announces how many hostages will be released from Gaza tomorrow. Mexico has responded after Trump and Google changed the US name for the Gulf of Mexico. Plus, bees are apparently more resilient than we thought.

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Kennedy’s confirmation grilling, interest rates battle, year of the snake & more Jan 29, 2025

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to face tough questions from both Democrat and Republican senators at his confirmation hearing today. The Federal Reserve looks like it will pause interest rate cuts, despite pressure from President Donald Trump. Colombia says none of the deportees they’ve received from the US are criminals. America's report card isn't looking good. And people around the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year.

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Trump aid warning, federal worker buyouts, crowd crush deaths & more Jan 29, 2025

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Humanitarian officials say people could die after the White House suspended foreign aid. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is being sued over its ban on transgender Americans serving in the military. We’ll tell you why some federal workers are being offered buyouts. At least 14 people have been killed in a crowd crush at a religious festival. Plus, a passenger plane has caught fire in South Korea.

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Funding freeze blocked, Caroline Kennedy’s warning, JonBenét Ramsey cold case & more Jan 28, 2025

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President Donald Trump’s plan to freeze federal grants and loans is on hold for now. We have the latest on Trump’s immigration crackdown across the US. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s cousin has a warning for senators ahead of his confirmation hearing. Senate Democrats blocked a bill that would sanction International Criminal Court officials. Plus, the latest development in search to find JonBenét Ramsey’s killer.

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