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Black box recovered from deadly medical jet crash in Philadelphia
At least five people remain hospitalized after a medevac jet crashed into a residential neighborhood in Philadelphia on Friday night, Jan. 31. The crash killed all six people aboard the plane, and one person in a car on the ground. Nearly two dozen others were injured as the wreckage spanned five city blocks near northeast Philadelphia’s Roosevelt… -
Crews to start removing wreckage from deadly midair collision
Crews will start clearing the wreckage Monday of an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided midair from the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., last week. The Army Corps of Engineers will work alongside the Coast Guard and the Navy Supervisor of Salvage and Diving. They will start by removing the jet’s remnants… -
Trump administration to shut down USAID, Musk says
The head of President Donald Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced the shutdown of a government agency. And the new week starts with tariffs and a possible trade war as Canada and Mexico quickly respond to Trump’s decision to levy fees on imported goods over the weekend. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased… -
How US governors reacted to President Trump’s first days in office
President Donald Trump’s first week in his second term ended with a visit to the fire-ravaged Los Angeles area Friday, Jan. 24, and a handshake from an unlikely ally in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom. Despite Trump saying he may withhold federal aid if the state doesn’t change its water policies, the two came together for… -
Law banning gun sales for adults under 21 unconstitutional: Appeals court
A U.S. appeals court ruled against a decades-old federal law that requires a prospective gun owner to be 21 years old to buy a gun. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans found that such a law violates the Second Amendment following a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that expanded gun rights. The appeals court found that people… -
Trump may not include oil in 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico
Trump is moving forward with his plan to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, America’s two largest trading partners. The tariffs will take effect starting Saturday, Feb. 1, with the president saying he is still considering whether to include slapping higher import taxes on oil from those countries. Trump said his decision would be based… -
Black boxes recovered in deadly plane, helicopter collision
Investigators recover black boxes from the deadly aviation collision over the Potomac River. And it’s coming down to the wire as three of President Donald Trump’s nominees for key positions hang in the balance. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Black boxes recovered in deadly passenger jet, US Army helicopter… -
‘Unspeakable tragedy’: US Figure Skating devastated by plane crash
U.S. Figure Skating confirmed several of the organization’s skaters, coaches and family members were aboard American Eagle Flight 5342 that collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter the night of Wednesday, Jan. 29. Both aircraft plunged into the Potomac River in Washington D.C. Authorities said there are likely no survivors, and now a recovery… -
China celebrates Lunar New Year with debut of 25 panda cubs
The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year, has officially begun. Despite it being the year of the snake, China kicked off its celebrations with bears. More than two dozen panda cubs, all born in 2024, made their debut to the world as part of a Chinese New Year celebration. Caretakers put… -
Hamas releases Israeli soldier in latest hostage-prisoner exchange
Hamas began the process of freeing more hostages Thursday morning. The terror group will release a total of three more Israeli hostages and five Thai captives throughout the day. This is the third release since a ceasefire began in Gaza earlier this month. Three Israeli and five Thai hostages set for release today Israel is set to… -
Bodies recovered after passenger jet, Army helicopter collide
A massive search operation is underway in the Potomac River after an American Airlines jet collided midair with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. And from 15 prisoners to tens of thousands, a look into President Donald Trump’s plan to use Guantánamo Bay naval base in Cuba as… -
College student dies after falling during Eagles celebration
An 18-year-old Temple University student has died two days after celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles win over the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship game, putting the Eagles in the Super Bowl. The fan had climbed a light pole in Philadelphia’s center city and fell on Sunday evening, Jan. 26. How did the incident happen? Tyler… -
Doomsday Clock now closest it’s ever been to midnight
Some of the world’s top scientists shared an ominous warning as they set the Doomsday Clock another second closer to midnight. The clock symbolizes how close humanity is to destroying the world. How close is the clock to midnight now? The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists moved the minute hand on their Doomsday Clock to 89…