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D.C. Plane Crash: What We Know About the American Airlines Jet and Helicopter Collision
Sixty-seven people were killed after an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army helicopter collided and crashed into the Potomac River.The New York Times - 11h -
What to know about the deadly American Airlines and Black Hawk helicopter collision
An Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with a regional jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday evening, U.S. officials confirmed to ABC News.ABC News - 2d -
What we know about the American Airlines plane and Army helicopter crash
A regional jet carrying 64 people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter. Reagan National Airport grounded all flights.CBS News - 2d -
American and European populism don’t mix
Elon Musk will find the European right more statist than some progressives at homeFinancial Times - 3d -
Attention Is the Fuel of American Politics, and Trump Knows It
Money is no longer the main driver of American politics, if it ever was.The New York Times - 6d -
Beware, Trump: the American spirit is indefatigable | Moira Donegan
It loves freedom and equality, abhors tyranny, values minding your own business and hates, above all, to be told what to do. This will haunt Trump soon enough. At noon ET on Monday, the US ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
2 Americans Held in Afghanistan Are Freed in Prisoner Swap
In exchange, the Biden administration released an Afghan man convicted on narcotics charges in 2008.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
American Airlines Accused of Discrimination by Interracial Couple
In a lawsuit, two newlyweds say they were detained after a passenger and airline employees wrongly suspected the Black husband of trafficking his white wife.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Wine sales drying up as Americans turn elsewhere
U.S. wine sales continued a multiyear decline in 2024, which experts attribute to shifting demographics, health concerns, new competition and economic forces.NBC News - Jan. 19 -
Trump is unpopular with many Americans. The stock market approves.
Trump’s current approval rating — 47.2% — is in the sweet spot for above-average stock market gains.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
Many Americans support Trump's agenda, but not the person: Survey
Many Americans support President-elect Trump’s agenda, including action on immigration and tariffs, but not the person himself, according to a new survey released on Saturday. The New York ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Greenland prime minister: 'We don't want to be Americans'
Greenland’s prime minister weighed in on President-elect Trump's proposal to acquire the island territory, arguing that the nation intends to keep working toward independence from Denmark. “We ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
How Bidenomics boosted growth but failed Americans
The US economy outperformed its global peers but left citizens feeling worse off, leading many to turn to Donald TrumpFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
David Lynch, ‘Twin Peaks’ and the American Art of Television
“Twin Peaks” was his ultimate portrait of a land of terror and beauty.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
More Americans surviving cancer, but more younger Americans and women diagnosed: Research
The cancer mortality rate is continuing to decrease in America, but women — especially younger women — are seeing an uptick in diagnoses, according to data released by the American Cancer Society ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Here's what we know about the Americans set to be released in first phase of the hostage deal
Sagui Dekel-Chen, an American-Israeli who refurbished old buses into mobile tech classrooms, has not met his third daughter, who was bornafter he was taken hostage.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
What to know about REAL ID
REAL ID is an effort by the federal government to make driver's licenses and ID cards more reliable, accurate and standardized.ABC News - Jan. 16 -
Biden reflects on accomplishments, American resilience in farewell address
President Joe Biden thanked his “great partner” Vice President Kamala Harris in his farewell address delivered from the Oval Office. Biden reflected on his five decades in American politics and ...NBC News - Jan. 16 -
How Americans are reacting to the Los Angeles wildfires
Polling shows many Americans blame climate change for the Los Angeles wildfires.ABC News - Jan. 15 -
A New Age of American Interference in Europe
Elon Musk and MAGA are already disrupting the status quo, and Europe seems ill-prepared.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Debunking American exceptionalism
How the US’s colossal economy and stock market conceal its flawsFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
As a Felon, Trump Upends How Americans View the Presidency
President-elect Donald J. Trump has worked for years to discredit any and all criminal and civil cases against him as nothing more than politically motivated witch hunts.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Americans are still flocking to these 10 states—but not as many as before
Americans are still moving to the Sun Belt, but overall migration is slowing due to high homeownership costs.CNBC - Jan. 11 -
Greenland wants to be independent, not American or Danish, says premier
Múte Egede open to continuing co-operation with US, but rejects Donald Trump’s attempt to buy Arctic islandFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Americans Are Tipping Less Than They Have in Years
Frustration with rising menu prices and ubiquitous tip prompts lead to a six-year low.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9 -
Biden eulogizes ‘great American’ Jimmy Carter
President Biden on Thursday eulogized former President Carter, hailing the 39th president as a man of character who left an enduring legacy both during his time in the White House and after leaving ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Democrats have become the party of war. Americans are tired of it
In defending the militarist status quo, Democrats ceded the anti-war lane to Republicans. As they enter the political wilderness, it’s time to reckon with what they got so wrong. The most ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Stephen A. Smith: Americans 'relate' to Trump's view on Canada
Sports media personality Stephen A. Smith says Americans feel a connection with President-elect Trump's rhetoric on Canada and Greenland. "This kind of language, no matter how frivolous we may ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Mexico-U.S. Migration: What to Know
Donald J. Trump has said that Mexico is allowing an “invasion” of migrants into the United States. But the current situation on the ground tells a different story: Unlawful crossings at the ...The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
The fight over robots threatening American jobs
As automation becomes a reality everywhere from retail warehouses to restaurant kitchens, the use of robots is increasingly controversialFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
U.S. Presses for Release of Americans Held in Afghanistan
The White House has discussed a possible swap with the Taliban for a prisoner at Guantánamo Bay, according to people familiar with the matter.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
More Americans say immigration a top priority: Survey
Nearly half of Americans said immigration should be a top priority for President-elect Trump to tackle in 2025, according to a survey released Tuesday. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
American Driver Is Fatally Shot by Police Officer in Mexico
The shooting in Ciudad Juárez was being investigated. A prosecutor said the driver, from Texas, had accelerated in the officer’s direction and nearly hit him.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Biden Warns Americans Not to Forget the Jan. 6 Attack
In an essay in The Washington Post, President Biden accused President-elect Donald J. Trump and his supporters of trying to erase the history of that day.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Americans celebrate the life of former President Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored in his home state of Georgia before his remains are taken to Washington, D.C., On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 39th president will lie in state in the ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Americans know little about Thune as he prepares to lead Senate GOP: Survey
Americans know very little about the new Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) as he prepares to lead the Senate that will operate under a Republican majority, according to a survey that was ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
How Jimmy Carter's death impacted many Americans
The body of former President Jimmy Carter will remain in his home state of Georgia Saturday through Monday, before being transported to the Capitol on Tuesday where he will lie in state. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Americans focus on happiness, health, and savings in 2025
Saving money and improving mental health top the list of 2025 resolutions as Americans look to start the year with a focus on self-improvement and happiness.CBS News - Jan. 3
