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Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte impeached over allegations including plot to kill president
Move likely to deepen political rift between Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte has been impeached on a range of accusations that include plotting to ...The Guardian - 20h -
US Postal Service resumes deliveries from China
The company said it is working with customs after Donald Trump closed a tax loophole on low-value parcels.BBC News - 1d -
The triumphant final days of the skaters killed in D.C. crash
This is the story of a week of joy and hope for young skaters chasing their dreams -- before a tragic end.ESPN - 3d -
Army identifies third soldier killed in DC crash
The U.S. Army on Saturday identified the third soldier who died last week during a training mission that ended in a midair crash between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines ...The Hill - 3d -
Helicopter crash in northern Philippines kills its pilot
A helicopter has crashed in a northern Philippine province, killing the pilot, who was the only person on board after she transported a passenger to a nearby cityABC News - 4d -
7 Are Killed in Medical Plane Crash in Philadelphia
The Learjet, carrying a pediatric patient and five others, crashed on Friday, killing all on board. On the ground, one person was killed and at least 19 others were injured, officials said.The New York Times - 5d -
Army Withholds Identity of Helicopter Pilot Killed in Crash
The names of two male crew members were released, but the family of the third aviator requested privacy.The New York Times - 6d -
What We Know About 67 Victims Killed in D.C. Plane Crash
World-class figure skaters, hunting buddies and flight crews were among those who perished.The New York Times - 6d -
Stories emerge of victims killed in D.C. plane crash
We are learning more about some of the 67 victims aboard the American Eagle plane and Black Hawk helicopter that collided near Washington, D.C.CBS News - 6d -
Boston figure skating community mourning 6 killed in D.C. plane crash
Boston is mourning the loss of six members of its ice skating community in Wednesday's Washington, D.C., plane crash. CBS News Boston reporter Laura Haefeli has more.CBS News - 6d -
Figure skating community mourns members killed in plane crash
More than a dozen members of the U.S. figure skating community were on board the American Airlines plane that collided with a military helicopter near Washington, D.C.. on Wednesday night. CBS News ...CBS News - 6d -
‘We want to continue to serve’: Trans service members react to military ban
President Trump signed an executive order barring transgender people from serving in the military. NBC News talked to three transgender service members about their experiences and reaction to ban.NBC News - Jan. 30 -
Gaza internal checkpoint to be staffed by US private armed contractors
Deployment of special forces veterans is unprecedented and poses risk that Americans could be drawn into fighting. A US security firm is hiring nearly 100 US special forces veterans to help run a ...The Guardian - Jan. 30 -
’Several members’ of skating community were on flight that crashed near Reagan National
Several members of the ice skating community were on the American Airlines flight that crashed near Ronald Regan National Airport on Wednesday evening. Figure skaters from both the U.S. and Russia ...The Hill - Jan. 30 -
Highest-ranking transgender veteran reacts to Trump order targeting trans service members
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday requiring the military to re-examine its policy allowing transgender people to serve openly. Sheri Swokowski, a retired Army colonel who is the ...CBS News - Jan. 29 -
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9 Indians in Saudi Arabia killed in a traffic crash
Nine Indians have been killed in a traffic crash in Saudi ArabiaABC News - Jan. 29 -
US watchdog launches database on Catholic priests accused of abuse in Philippines
A United States-based watchdog has launched an online database on more than 80 Roman Catholic priests who have been accused of sexually abusing minors in the Philippines and said the silence of ...ABC News - Jan. 29 -
Transgender service members sue to block Trump order
The order would close the path for transgender troops to serve openlyABC News - Jan. 28 -
Transgender service members challenge Trump's military ban
Two national LGBTQ legal organizations filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order barring transgender people from serving and enlisting in the military.NBC News - Jan. 28 -
Trump signs executive orders on military DEI, trans service members, COVID
President Trump signed executive orders that could reshape the management and composition of the U.S. military.CBS News - Jan. 28 -
China targets U.S. service members on social media in "virtual espionage"
The FBI and NCIS say "virtual espionage" by China is ensnaring American troops in growing numbers.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
China targets U.S. service members on social media in "virtual espionage," feds say
Chinese spies are targeting U.S. service members on social media in an effort to get American military secrets, U.S. federal officials say. Jim Axelrod has more on the growing problem.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
The Plane Crash Should Have Killed Her. Sometimes She Wishes It Had.
In 1990, Avianca Flight 52 crashed in suburban Long Island and a 17-year-old girl was pulled from the wreckage. Survival has been its own ordeal.The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
ByteDance board member confident deal to save TikTok in US will be reached soon
General Atlantic CEO and ByteDance board member Bill Ford said Wednesday that he believes TikTok will soon reach a deal to remain in the U.S. “It's in everybody's interest,” Ford said at an Axios ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Gunmen kill 2 soldiers, wound 12 others deployed to secure a UN project in the southern Philippines
Gunmen have killed two soldiers and wounded 12 others who were deployed to secure a U.N. livelihood project in the southern PhilippinesABC News - Jan. 23 -
GOP member wants bishop 'added to deportation list' after Trump prayer service
Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) heavily criticized statements made by the Right Rev. Mariann Budde on Tuesday at the inaugural prayer service held for President Trump. “The person giving this sermon ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Trump promises to reinstate service members who objected to Covid-19 vaccine
During his second inaugural address, President Donald Trump said he would reinstate military service members who objected to Covid-19 vaccine and spoke about plans to change military training goals ...NBC News - Jan. 20 -
TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge
TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
TikTok restoring service to US users
TikTok said Sunday it is "in the process" of restoring service to the U.S., just more than 12 hours after cutting off access to the popular video-sharing platform in anticipation of a ban. “In ...The Hill - Jan. 19 -
Scores of Afghans have left for the US after their visas were processed in the Philippines
The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines says that nearly 200 Afghan nationals have been flown on to the United States after having their special immigration visas processed in the PhilippinesABC News - Jan. 18 -
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Approval of US leadership among NATO members sinks: Gallup
Approval of U.S. leadership across NATO member countries was lower in 2024 than during the first three years of President Biden’s term in office, according to a Gallup poll released Monday. In ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Lorry driver arrested after off-duty officer killed at crash scene
Off-duty PC Rosie Prior, who had stopped to help, represents the "very best of British policing," the force says.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Two killed and four seriously injured in bus crash on German motorway
Coach en route from Berlin to Polish city of Szczecin ended up on its side near Prenzlau, north-east of German capital. A bus accident on a motorway in north-eastern Germany on Saturday left two ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
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Former Cambodian Opposition Member Lim Kimya Killed in Bangkok
The killing of a former Cambodian politician stoked safety fears that Thailand is no refuge for those fleeing autocracy.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Members of Congress pay respects to Jimmy Carter at US Capitol
Former President Jimmy Carter arrived at the US Capitol to lie in state as members of Congress paid their respects ahead of his funeral on Thursday. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.NBC News - Jan. 8
