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FOX 5 DC

Air Traffic Control Tower "Not Normal"

According to an FAA report, staffing in the air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport was “not normal” at the time of the deadly midair collision, with one controller working two positions. Trump has vowed to restore air travel safety as the investigation continues.

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Daily Mirror

Near Miss Just One Day Before

Just 24 hours before the fatal crash near D.C.'s Reagan National Airport, Republic Airways Flight 4514 had a near miss with a helicopter, forcing the plane to reroute. The flight made a second approach and landed safely after avoiding the helicopter near the Potomac River.

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USA Today

Trump Blames DEI for Crash

After the deadly plane crash near Washington, D.C., Trump blamed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices for lowering aviation safety standards, though he provided no evidence. Critics, including disability advocates and former Biden officials, rejected his claims.

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Politico

Gabbard Hearing Raises More Questions

Tulsi Gabbard, nominee for Director of National Intelligence, faced tough questioning from both parties during her confirmation hearing yesterday. Under scrutiny were her past foreign policy and surveillance views, and her refusal to call Edward Snowden a traitor.

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The New Republic

Hassan Confronts RFK Jr.

Sen. Maggie Hassan condemned RFK Jr.’s vaccine misinformation for hindering autism research and overall scientific progress. Others highlighted his history of spreading debunked conspiracies, profiting from anti-vaccine advocacy, and contributing to health crises.

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Mediaite

Klobuchar Clashes With Kash

During a tense Senate hearing, FBI director nominee Kash Patel clashed with Sen. Amy Klobuchar over his past statements about shutting down the FBI headquarters in D.C. Klobuchar pressed Patel on his vow to turn the building into a museum, but Patel dismissed the criticism.

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Bloomberg

Coast Guard Out of Money, Ships, Sailors

Former NATO commander and U.S. Navy admiral James Stavridis argues the new U.S. Coast Guard commandant must push for increased funding, modernize aging assets, and address manpower shortages while strengthening partnerships with the Navy and allied nations.

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Louisville Courier Journal

Republicans Hating on McConnell

Mitch McConnell now faces backlash from his own party for opposing Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth. This reaction shows how deeply Trump has reshaped GOP politics, where loyalty to him now outweighs experience, qualifications, and even past party allegiance.

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People

Nancy Kerrigan Grieves Over Crash

Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan broke down in tears at her former club, the Skating Club of Boston, mourning the loss of six members who were among the victims of the devastating midair collision between a passenger plane and an army helicopter that left no survivors.

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New York Post

Figure Skater Clears Up Rumor

U.S. figure skater Jon Maravilla clarified that he was denied boarding on a Delta flight due to his dog's size, not the doomed American Airlines plane carrying his teammates, after false reports of his near-miss spread from Russian state media and quickly went viral.

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CNN

Watch: Trump Confronted on DEI Charge

President Trump blamed Obama, Biden and DEI policies for the deadly plane collision in Washington. When pressed by CNN's Kaitlan Collins about how he came to that conclusion, Trump said he "has common sense," and Collins’ probe was "not a very smart question.”

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The Baltimore Banner

Claims Made Against Baltimore Kicker

Multiple massage therapists have accused Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Tucker of inappropriate behavior during sessions at spas between 2012 and 2016. Tucker’s attorneys deny the allegations, but the therapists hope for accountability despite fears of backlash for speaking out.

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The Washington Post

TikTok Should Be Shut Down

The Washington Post editorial board criticized both the Biden and Trump administrations for delaying enforcement of the law requiring TikTok’s sale or shutdown, warning that such political maneuvering could set dangerous precedents for future governance and undermine public trust.

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BBC

Mexico to Google: Don't Do It

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum asked Google not to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America" for U.S. users, arguing that they have no legal authority to alter the name of an international body of water. She joked that Mexico might demand renaming other regions, like "Mexican America."

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The Telegraph

Unholy Kingdom Revelations on MBS

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has modernized Saudi Arabia with ambitious economic and social reforms, including diversifying industries and loosening social restrictions, but his power remains authoritarian and consolidated with no political freedoms or tolerance for dissent.

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NBC News

AI Could Make Chain Gang Obsolete

The NFL is testing Sony’s Hawk-Eye system, an AI-powered technology that uses up to 60 high-resolution cameras to determine first downs with greater accuracy and speed, potentially shortening games and replacing the traditional chain gang method, revolutionizing officiating in the near future.

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YouTube

Watch: Best Super Bowl Ad?

Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal reunited in a Super Bowl ad for Hellmann's, recreating the iconic Katz's Delicatessen scene from "When Harry Met Sally." It revisits the famous "I'll have what she's having" moment, with Sydney Sweeney delivering the much-quoted line from the film.

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The Independent

60's Icon Marianne Faithfull Gone

Marianne Faithfull, the iconic English rock singer known for her role in the British Invasion, has died at 78. After battling addiction and health issues, she made a triumphant return to music in the late 1970s and continued to collaborate with renowned artists until her death.

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Associated Press

Massive Benefit Concert Livens LA

Nirvana reunited at the FireAid benefit concert with Joan Jett, Kim Gordon, and St. Vincent stepping in for Kurt Cobain, delivering a powerhouse set alongside music’s biggest stars with all proceeds directed to LA wildfire relief efforts through the Annenberg Foundation.

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The Block

Parents Pursue Pardon for SBF

Sam Bankman-Fried's parents are reportedly seeking a pardon from President Trump for their son who was convicted for "one of the biggest financial frauds in U.S. history." His case is not likely to gain support due to his conviction and his political donations to Biden.

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