1 hour ago Plane, Black Hawk helicopter collide near D.C. And, Trump's plans for Guantánamo

An American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last night. And, President Trump plans to use Guantánamo as a waystation for deportees.

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75 minutes ago Joe Mazzulla doesn’t care about cutting NBA quarters to 10 minutes, but Adam Silver is ‘a fan’ of the idea

The commissioner said he's looking into the idea of shortening the game. Other coaches got fired up about it. The post Joe Mazzulla doesn’t care about cutting NBA quarters to 10 minutes, but Adam Silver is ‘a fan’ of the idea appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 hours ago Trump says Reagan National Airport crash could have been prevented: 'CLEAR NIGHT'

President Donald Trump addressed the collision between an American Airlines flight and an Army Black Hawk Helicopter near Reagan National Airport outside of Washington, D.C., late Wednesday.

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33 hours ago Washington and SF Christian Girls Basketball teams look for wins Tuesday night

Washington and SF Christian Girls Basketball teams look for wins Tuesday night  Dakota News Now

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10 hours ago Trump Thanks First Responders for 'Incredible Work' After Collision at Reagan Airport

President Donald Trump expressed thanks to first responders for their "incredible work" after a collision between a regional jet and a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night. The post Trump Thanks First Responders for ‘Incredible Work’ After Collision at Reagan Airport appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 hour ago WWE star ‘feeling in danger’ after scary ‘romantic’ advances during fan interactions

Asuka, the 43-year-old WWE superstar, posted a series of statements on Wednesday night explaining how she feels in danger after recent fan interactions.

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3 hours ago American figure skating members, Russian Olympians aboard plane in Reagan National Airport crash

U.S. Figure Skating said athletes, coaches and family members were among those involved in an airline disaster on Wednesday night. The Kremlin said Russian stars died as well.

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11 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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6 hours ago First responders search for survivors following midair collision in D.C. area

A regional jet with 64 people aboard collided in midair with an Army Black Hawk helicopter as it was approaching a runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night.

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11 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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19 hours ago VIDEO: Dave Portnoy Slams 'Scumbag' Eagles Fans for Harassing Commanders Fan After NFC Championship Game

Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy has vowed never to watch football again, but that doesn't mean he's not watching lousy behavior from fans. The post VIDEO: Dave Portnoy Slams ‘Scumbag’ Eagles Fans for Harassing Commanders Fan After NFC Championship Game appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 hours ago Reagan National Airport crash: Trump, lawmakers react to tragedy as officials investigate

U.S. politicians expressed grief and sympathy on Wednesday night after a passenger plane from Kansas collided with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport.

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14 hours ago Billy Donovan discusses a visit from Bill Belichick and the Celtics’ struggle to repeat as champions

Belichick stopped by Donovan's press conference in Chicago after attending the game Monday night. The post Billy Donovan discusses a visit from Bill Belichick and the Celtics’ struggle to repeat as champions appeared first on Boston.com.

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20 hours ago WATCH: Basketbrawl: Dozens of Fans Duke it Out in the Stands During VCU

A wild scene erupted in the closing moments of the VCU vs. St. Louis basketball game on Tuesday night. Several older fans came tumbling down the stairs in a swirling brawl that required multiple security officers to break up. The post WATCH: Basketbrawl: Dozens of Fans Duke it Out in the Stands During VCU-St. Louis Game appeared first on Breitbart.

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13 hours ago Seattle Black Firefighters Association Go to Court Amidst Lawsuit Alleging Illegal Sale of Property

Seattle Black Firefighters Association Go to Court Amidst Lawsuit Alleging Illegal Sale of Property  South Seattle Emerald

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16 hours ago Mexican cartels say they aren't worried about Trump's orders: Reporter's notebook

ABC News just spent two nights with members of one of the largest cartels in Mexico as they explained their operations in a town just across the border from the US.

Politics

27 hours ago College basketball fans brawl as Saint Louis tops VCU in pivotal conference matchup

The Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball team's win over the VCU Rams was marred by a fight that broke out in the stands on Tuesday night.

Sport

17 hours ago For some, life online comes with ambivalence: Book explores 'digital backlash'

Even though digitalization is in full swing, most Norwegians are now ambivalent about life online, according to media researchers at the University of Oslo.

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17 hours ago Washington State University fraternity suspended amid hazing allegations

Washington State University fraternity suspended amid hazing allegations  NBC Right Now

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21 hours ago Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Step Out for Date Night in Los Angeles amid Rapper's Assault Trial

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Step Out for Date Night in Los Angeles amid Rapper's Assault Trial  AOL

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17 hours ago Should the Trump administration retire the US penny? There are ‘good economic arguments’ in favor, economists say

Should the Trump administration retire the US penny? There are ‘good economic arguments’ in favor, economists say  Northeastern University

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23 hours ago Student Threatened With Expulsion Over Social Posts Gets $250,000 Settlement

The University of Tennessee threatened to expel Kimberly Diei over posts the school said were inappropriate. She sued on First Amendment grounds.

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17 hours ago Pacific Looks to Sweep Washington State at Home Thursday before Traveling to Santa Clara

Pacific Looks to Sweep Washington State at Home Thursday before Traveling to Santa Clara  University of the Pacific Athletics

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18 hours ago Stephen A Smith sounds off on LeBron James about son's playing time amid struggles: 'Stop this'

Bronny James got his most playing time of the season on Tuesday night, but struggled mightily against the Philadelphia 76ers, causing a rant from Stephen A. Smith.

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18 hours ago Uber, Lyft or transit? The answer appears to align with how people value their time

Research led by the University of Michigan has arrived at a surprisingly unsurprising result while assessing the sustainability gap between public transit and services like Uber and Lyft, formally known as transport network companies or TNCs.

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20 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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29 hours ago Kate Middleton once pretended to be Prince William’s girlfriend to stop another girl from hitting on him: pal

Kate Middleton attended the University of St Andrews from 2001 to 2005, where she met Prince William. Her dormmate was singer/songwriter Laura Warshauer.

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38 hours ago Schools Rattled as Trump Administration Demands Scrutiny of Education Programs

The Trump administration sought to pause federal dollars to some grantees as it tries to uproot policies like diversity, equity and inclusion. Schools and universities worried important programs could be halted.

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