2 hours ago Tulsi Gabbard Defended Russia and Syria. Now She Must Defend Those Views.

The nominee for director of national intelligence espoused provocative takes on foreign policy during public appearances. Senators are expected to challenge some of those in her confirmation hearing.

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9 hours ago Plane Crash Near Reagan National Airport Halts All Takeoffs And Landings: Live Updates

Plane Crash Near Reagan National Airport Halts All Takeoffs And Landings: Live Updates  The New York TimesPlane crash at Reagan Washington National Airport prompts massive response, ground stop  Fox NewsPlane Crashes in Washington, D.C. Near Reagan National Airport: Live Updates  The Wall Street Journal

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19 hours ago Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Promises to Ensure Tax Dollars Support Healthy Foods, 'Scrutinize' Chemical Additives in Food Supply

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, promised Wednesday that if confirmed he will ensure tax dollars will support health foods and scrutinize chemical additives in the food supply. The post Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Promises to Ensure Tax Dollars Support Healthy Foods, ‘Scrutinize’ Chemical Additives in Food Supply appeared first on Breitbart.

Science

9 hours ago An aircraft is down near Washington’s Reagan Airport, and takeoffs and landings are halted

An aircraft is down near Washington’s Reagan Airport, and takeoffs and landings are halted  WGN TV Chicago

Transport

2 hours ago Marla Maples backs RFK Jr. for Trump Cabinet, advocates for healthier food choices

Marla Maples shares her hopes for the Make America Healthy Again movement surrounding the Trump administration, while showing support for RFK Jr.'s confirmation as HHS Secretary

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9 hours ago Plane crashes near Washington’s Reagan National Airport; takeoffs, landings halted

Plane crashes near Washington’s Reagan National Airport; takeoffs, landings halted  WFLA

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9 hours ago Small aircraft down near Washington's Reagan Airport, takeoffs and landings halted

Small aircraft down near Washington's Reagan Airport, takeoffs and landings halted  WPMT FOX 43

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3 hours ago Democratic Sen. Patty Murray discusses holding the Trump administration to account

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, following the White House's withdrawal of an order to pause federal spending.

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12 hours ago Defense Secretary Hegseth says Guantanamo Bay is 'perfect place' to hold migrants 'safely in the interim'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discusses President Donald Trump's plans to use Guantanamo Bay to house criminal migrants in the interim on 'The Will Cain Show.'

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9 hours ago A small aircraft is down near Washington's Reagan Airport and takeoffs and landings are halted

A small aircraft is down near Washington's Reagan Airport and takeoffs and landings are halted  WRAL News

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3 hours ago Flight passenger asks who controls entertainment center for extra seat, ignites etiquette debate

A flight passenger asked on Reddit about the use of the entertainment center when sitting in a two-seat, exit-row chair, with folks on social media weighing in. An etiquette expert shared insights.

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14 hours ago Amber Alert issued for sisters allegedly taken by father suspected of killing their mother

Authorities in Central California have issued an Amber Alert for two missing sisters whose mother was found dead at their home, allegedly killed by their father.

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8 hours ago Kristaps Porzingis’ huge night leads Celtics to blowout win over Bulls: 6 takeaways

Porzingis turned the ball over on the first possession and played an essentially perfect game the rest of the way. The post Kristaps Porzingis’ huge night leads Celtics to blowout win over Bulls: 6 takeaways appeared first on Boston.com.

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14 hours ago Philadelphia man shot after Eagles' playoff win among multiple violent incidents

An 18-year-old suspected of shooting a man in Philadelphia after the Eagles NFC title victory has been taken into custody amid a flurry of other investigations.

Events

8 hours ago Kristaps Porzingis’ huge night leads Celtics to blowout win over Bulls: 9 takeaways

Porzingis turned the ball over on the first possession and played an essentially perfect game the rest of the way. The post Kristaps Porzingis’ huge night leads Celtics to blowout win over Bulls: 9 takeaways appeared first on Boston.com.

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15 hours ago Passenger plane catches fire at South Korean airport; all 176 people on board are evacuated

A passenger plane operated by Air Busan caught fire before takeoff at an airport in South Korea; all 176 people on board were safely evacuated using an escape slide.

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8 hours ago Analysis | 4 takeaways from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing

Analysis | 4 takeaways from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing  The Washington Post

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16 hours ago NYC residents praise ICE raids after violent criminals, alleged gang ringleader captured: 'Glad they're gone'

New York City residents expressed relief to see migrant criminals taken off the streets through ICE raids, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Events

9 hours ago Hatcher Pass Road still closed by avalanches that will take days to clear

Hatcher Pass Road still closed by avalanches that will take days to clear  Anchorage Daily News

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17 hours ago RFK Jr: 'If You Like a McDonald's Cheeseburger or Diet Coke ... You Should Be Able to Get Them'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) vowed that he would not "take food away from anybody," adding that if people like McDonald's cheeseburgers, they "should be able to get them." The post RFK Jr: ‘If You Like a McDonald’s Cheeseburger or Diet Coke … You Should Be Able to Get Them’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 hours ago Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC

The Federal Aviation Administration said the midair collision occurred around 9 p.m. EST when a regional jet that had departed from Wichita, Kansas, crashed into a military Blackhawk helicopter while on approach to an airport runway. The post Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC appeared first on Boston.com.

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19 hours ago RFK Jr. vows he won't take cheeseburgers away, just highlight health issues: 'My boss loves' them

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in his Senate hearing to be confirmed as the next HHS secretary that he will not take cheeseburgers or Diet Coke from the American people.

Events

12 hours ago 4 takeaways after RFK Jr. is grilled by senators during confirmation hearing

The takeaways after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions from senators during his confirmation hearing to potentially lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

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21 hours ago At least 30 dead in stampede at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in India, police say

At least 30 people were killed and another 60 injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh festival, a six-week Hindu festival and the world’s largest religious gathering.

Events

12 hours ago Woman used wigs, disguises to take British citizenship tests for at least 14 people, authorities say

A British woman used wigs and disguises to impersonate applicants taking citizenship tests across the United Kingdom, authorities said.

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26 hours ago With a new home for DOGE in the White House, here's what you need to know

The Department of Government Efficiency, a post-election promise brought to life by President Trump via executive order looks different than its original proposal to broadly cut federal spending.

Events

13 hours ago Young Gazans Have Long Sought to Escape Hamas Rule, Hardships in Search of a Future

A growing number of young Gazans have long sought to leave the enclave due to political repression under Hamas, economic collapse, and lack of basic freedoms, a trend that has gained renewed attention following President Donald Trump’s call for other countries to take in displaced Palestinians, especially as more than a year of war has left Gaza in ruins and intensified the desire to emigrate. The post Young Gazans Have Long Sought to Escape Hamas Rule, Hardships in Search of a Future appeared first on Breitbart.

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29 hours ago Several people are feared dead in a stampede at massive festival in India

Millions continued to throng the site even as police urged them to avoid the area. Deadly stampedes are relatively common around Indian religious festivals, where large crowds gather in small areas.

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15 hours ago Trump's ultimatum to federal workers: Return to office 'or be terminated'

Employees have until Feb. 6 to decide whether to take the buyouts offered by OPM or return to the office— in most cases, five days a week.

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15 hours ago 49ers’ Deebo Samuel rooting against Patrick Mahomes in Chiefs' historic pursuit: ‘All the reason to hate’

San Francisco 49ers star wideout Deebo Samuel said on his podcast this week that he is rooting against the Kansas City Chiefs as they take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.

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16 hours ago Fed holds interest rates, setting potential collision course with Trump

Trump said last week he would "demand" lower interest rates.

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16 hours ago '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.

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17 hours ago Soft robots mimic mantis shrimp's punch and flea's leap for added power

A research team has taken inspiration from principles found in nature and developed the "hyperelastic torque reversal mechanism" (HeTRM), which enables robots made from rubber-like soft materials to perform rapid and powerful movements. This study is published in Science Robotics, and the researchers were led by Professor Kyu-Jin Cho from Seoul National University's Department of Mechanical Engineering.

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17 hours ago Sen. Kaine claims Trump will 'stiff' federal employees who take buyout offer: 'Do not be fooled'

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., says federal workers should 'not be fooled' by the Trump administration's buyout offers as they are being asked to return to the office.

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18 hours ago Harvey Weinstein begs for rape trial to be moved up, 'can't hold on anymore' amid cancer battle

Harvey Weinstein appeared disheveled during a court hearing Wednesday. The former film producer requested an earlier trial due to his health conditions, calling Rikers Island a "hellhole."

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19 hours ago Mismatched training environments could help AI agents perform better in uncertain conditions

A home robot trained to perform household tasks in a factory may fail to effectively scrub the sink or take out the trash when deployed in a user's kitchen, since this new environment differs from its training space.

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