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What we know about the midair crash near Washington, D.C.

Authorities believe there were no survivors in the accident, which happened as a regional passenger jet was attempting to land Wednesday night at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Recipient of pig kidney transplant reaches a milestone

An Alabama grandmother who was the first patient to receive a new kind of genetically modified pig kidney more than two months ago is now the longest surviving recipient of a pig organ.

As drinks targeting kids have soared, there’s new guidance on what’s healthy

As highly caffeinated energy drinks have become popular with kids, a coalition of health organizations has new guidelines on what's a healthy beverage. Some of the advice may surprise parents.

3 Israeli and 5 Thai hostages freed in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

The exchange is part of a deal between Israel and Hamas that will see a total of 33 hostages returned to Israel in exchange for around 1,900 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.

After fires, LA students yearn to get back to school, and a normal life

The historic fires in Los Angeles meant many students lost homes, schools, or both. Now, as some schools reopen, families are trying to find routine.

Trans community fears Trump’s actions will upend legal precedent on prison protections

One of President Trump's first executive orders impacts transgender inmates incarcerated in federal facilities. It's just one in a series of actions signed by Trump that target the trans community.

Trump’s pick for intel chief, Tulsi Gabbard, faces her confirmation hearing

Among the topics likely to come up at the hearing: her 2017 meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, her friendly positions toward Russia and her push to drop charges against Edward Snowden.

Trump’s FBI director pick, Kash Patel, faces confirmation hearing

Kash Patel, President Trump's pick to run the FBI, answers questions Thursday in a public hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Criminal records of Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump include rape, domestic violence

Dozens of Jan. 6 defendants who received pardons from President Trump had past criminal convictions for charges including rape, manslaughter, domestic violence and drug trafficking.

Christie Dashiell became a musician at school. Then, she became an artist

Reflecting on a transformative residency program, the jazz vocalist now nominated for her first Grammy Award says her album Journey in Black reflects "the expansiveness of the Black experience."

Trump’s pulling a U-turn on EVs, but not much has changed — yet

President Trump has charted a new course for electric vehicle policy in the U.S. While the direction is clear, the details aren't.

With leaked footage from the inside, Sundance doc shows horrifying conditions in Alabama prisons

Incarcerated men in the Alabama prison system risked their safety to feed shocking footage of their horrifying living conditions to a pair of documentary filmmakers. The result is “The Alabama Solution,” which premiered this week at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

Trump order cracks down on antisemitism and could deport foreign student protesters

The executive order directs government agencies to use all available tools to prosecute or remove perpetrators of antisemitic harassment and violence, especially on college campuses.

Trump says U.S. will send ‘worst criminal illegal aliens’ to Guantánamo Bay

The president says up to 30,000 criminal migrants deported from the United States could be housed at the facility in Cuba, but it wasn't immediately clear how the plan would be implemented.

American Airlines plane, Black Hawk helicopter collide midair near D.C.-area airport

American Airlines said the jet had 60 passengers and four crew members, while the Pentagon confirmed that three soldiers were aboard the helicopter. There was no immediate word on fatalities.

Meta agrees to pay Trump $25 million to settle lawsuit over Facebook and Instagram suspensions

Meta agreed to pay President Trump $25 million to settle a 2021 federal lawsuit alleging First Amendment violations after his suspension from Facebook and Instagram in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack.

Trump orders Education, Labor and other departments to enhance school choice

The president directed several departments to submit plans for using federal funds to expand school choice.

Trump’s pick for Commerce Secretary is Howard Lutnick. Here’s what to know

The billionaire Wall Street CEO fielded questions about tariffs, China's AI progress, broadband access, allegiance to Trump and the revival of American mining and semiconductor production.

Photos: Celebrations commence the Year of the Snake

For many, the Lunar New Year is a time to reflect on people they have lost. But it's also a time to set intentions and welcome the new energy of the future.

Trump ends extension of temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants

The move to revoke the extension of temporary protected status would make hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans eligible for deportation.

Trump’s Mideast envoy visits Gaza before meeting with Netanyahu

Steve Witkoff helped negotiate the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. His visit to Gaza on Wednesday was the first by a senior U.S. official in more than a decade.

Hegseth strips Milley of his security detail, orders investigation into his conduct

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an investigation into retired general Mark Milley — who often clashed with President Trump — and determine whether he should be reduced in rank.

Ahmed al-Sharaa, who toppled Assad, is named Syria’s interim president

Sharaa was already de facto head of Syria's government ever since a coalition of rebel fighters swept through most of Syria and ousted Assad's regime.

New York becomes the first state to close schools for Lunar New Year

It's the first time New York students will have the day off for the Lunar New Year since a new state law was signed in 2023. In 2024, the holiday fell on a Saturday.

Trump signs first bill of his second presidency, the Laken Riley Act, into law

The bill is named for a Georgia nursing student who was killed last year by a Venezuelan man without legal status who had a criminal record.

Effective immediately: CDC can’t talk to WHO. What will that mean for world health?

Staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been told to halt all communication with the World Health Organization.

‘Not a buyout’: Attorneys and unions urge federal workers not to resign

Unions and attorneys who represent federal employees are telling workers not to take the offer from the Trump administration to resign from their jobs by Feb. 6 and still be paid through September.

The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains stubborn

The Fed held interest rates steady as it continues to combat inflation. President Trump wants to see lower rates, but some of his policies could fuel more price hikes.

White House response adds to confusion on federal funding freeze

A new OMB memo appeared to say the freeze was reversed, but the White House said only the original memo was rescinded not the freeze itself.

DOJ asks to dismiss case of 2 men indicted for allegedly helping Trump hide documents

The DOJ asked a federal court to dismiss its case against two men indicted for allegedly helping Trump conceal classified documents. Prosecutors dropped Trump from the case after his election win.

Fearing encounters with ICE, tribal leaders offer guidance to their members

Tribal leaders are advising members on what to do if they're approached by federal law enforcement. The guidance follows what tribal leaders call concerning encounters with immigration officials.

The Doomsday Clock has never been closer to metaphorical midnight. What does it mean?

The Doomsday Clock now stands at 89 seconds to midnight, the closest to catastrophe in its nearly eight-decade history. Here's a look at how — and why — it's moved.