24 minutes ago ‘She Speaks for Millions’: Best and Worst Moments From Tulsi Gabbard’s Confirmation Hearing

Eight Opinion writers weigh in on whether she’s up to the job of director of national intelligence.

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17 hours ago Legislative seafood industry task force finalizes report to forward to fellow lawmakers

Legislative seafood industry task force finalizes report to forward to fellow lawmakers  Alaska's News Source

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27 hours ago Bank of Canada cuts rates, says tariffs could stoke persistent inflation

Bank of Canada cuts rates, says tariffs could stoke persistent inflation  Reuters

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22 hours ago Transferring Employee Data From Canada to the United States: Key Considerations for Employers

Transferring Employee Data From Canada to the United States: Key Considerations for Employers  Ogletree Deakins

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16 minutes ago DC plane crash live updates: 1 air traffic controller was doing 2 jobs at the time

An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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45 hours ago AROUND ALASKA: Serum Run, Forest Management, Iceworm Festival, and Winning Photo!

AROUND ALASKA: Serum Run, Forest Management, Iceworm Festival, and Winning Photo!  youralaskalink

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6 hours ago Washington DC airspace challenges highlighted by passenger jet and Army helicopter collision

Washington DC airspace challenges highlighted by passenger jet and Army helicopter collision  Reuters

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74 minutes ago Lithuanian energy revolution: Sustainability is still a work in process

The world is experiencing more frequent and intense heat waves, floods, hurricanes, and wildfires due to rising greenhouse gas emissions. The energy sector is one of the largest contributors to climate change, yet it also plays a crucial role in the strategies needed to mitigate and adapt to its effects, contributing to the achievement of ambitious climate goals.

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24 hours ago Seven Charts Showing How Canada/Mexico Tariffs Would Harm the US Auto Industry (and American Car Buyers)

Seven Charts Showing How Canada/Mexico Tariffs Would Harm the US Auto Industry (and American Car Buyers)  Cato Institute

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35 minutes ago The collision at DCA was rare, but the airport has a history with near

A commercial flight hit a military helicopter at Washington, D.C.'s Ronald Reagan National Airport Wednesday night. The airport has a history of crashes and near-misses going back decades.

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38 hours ago Washington farmers face challenges as Climate Commitment Act increases supply costs

Washington farmers face challenges as Climate Commitment Act increases supply costs  NBC Right Now

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71 minutes ago Caribbean nation of St Kitts launches investigation after 19 people found dead in drifting vessel

Authorities in the Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis have launched an investigation after discovering a partially submerged boat containing at least 19 bodies.

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13 hours ago Collision between passenger jet and Army helicopter highlights Washington DC airspace challenges

Collision between passenger jet and Army helicopter highlights Washington DC airspace challenges  Reuters

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4 hours ago 'Digital doppelgangers' are helping scientists tackle everyday problems—and showing what makes us human

As rising seas lap at its shore, Tuvalu faces an existential threat. In an effort to preserve the tiny island nation in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, its government has been building a "digital twin" of the entire country.

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36 minutes ago Molinaro, Congestion Pricing Foe, to Lead Federal Transit Administration

Marc Molinaro, a former Republican congressman, would steer the Federal Transit Administration, which supports mass transit systems nationwide.

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81 minutes ago Live updates: Collision between helicopter and plane kills 67 in nation's worst air disaster in a generation

Live updates: Collision between helicopter and plane kills 67 in nation's worst air disaster in a generation  The Associated Press

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28 hours ago U.S. nurses oppose confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead Health and Human Services

U.S. nurses oppose confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead Health and Human Services  National Nurses United

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66 minutes ago American ice skater Anton Spiridonov 'was not on' the plane that collided with an Army helicopter

American Airlines Flight 5342 was on final approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Virginia when the plane and a Black Hawk helicopter collided Jan. 29.

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2 hours ago Collision between helicopter and jetliner kills 67 in nation’s worst air disaster in a generation

An American Airlines jet carrying 64 people plunged into the Potomac River after colliding in midair with an Army helicopter on Wednesday night. The post Collision between helicopter and jetliner kills 67 in nation’s worst air disaster in a generation appeared first on Boston.com.

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70 minutes ago Statement Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) Meeting on its 2024 Annual Report

Statement Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) Meeting on its 2024 Annual Report  United States Mission to the United Nations

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2 hours ago DC crash live updates: Trump says 'confluence of bad decisions that were made'

An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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96 minutes ago Preparations Begin for Joint IAM Bargaining at Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines

Preparations Begin for Joint IAM Bargaining at Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines  GOIAM

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3 hours ago DC plane crash victims: What we know about those on AA Flight 5342, Army Black Hawk

A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided with a Black Hawk helicopter while on approach at Reagan Washington National Airport at about 9 p.m. Wednesday.

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2 hours ago Tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hurt Trump’s quest for US energy dominance

Tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hurt Trump’s quest for US energy dominance  Atlantic Council

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3 hours ago DC crash live updates: Trump says helicopter 'should have seen where they were going'

An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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2 hours ago US Justice Department says cybercrime forum allegedly affected 17 million Americans

U.S. prosecutors accused an Argentinian national living in Spain of being an “active administrator” of Nulled, one of the two hacking forums seized and shut down by authorities. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 hours ago Shortly Before Fatal D.C. Plane Crash, Jet Pilot Was Asked to Change Runways

The plane had been cleared to land on Reagan National Airport’s main runway. But in the final moments of the flight, air traffic control asked the pilot to land on a separate, intersecting runway.

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3 hours ago DNI Nominee Tulsi Gabbard Lays Out Weaponization of Biden Admin: Trust Is at an 'All

Trust in the intelligence community is at an "all-time low," Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, said at her confirmation hearing. The post DNI Nominee Tulsi Gabbard Lays Out Weaponization of Biden Admin: Trust Is at an ‘All-Time Low’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago DC plane crash likely ‘combination’ of factors, ‘lucky’ there haven’t been more air accidents: attorney

Aviation attorney Jim Brauchle told Fox News Digital that a "combination" of factors could have led to the deadly collision near Reagan National Airport.

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3 hours ago Team USA names Auston Matthews captain for 4 Nations: Why he was the pick, and notable omissions

Team USA names Auston Matthews captain for 4 Nations: Why he was the pick, and notable omissions - The Athletic  The Athletic

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3 hours ago American Airlines CEO Appears to Blame Military Helicopter for Deadly D.C.

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom appeared to blame the Black Hawk military helicopter for the collision on Wednesday at Ronald Reagan National Airport, CNBC reported Thursday. The post American Airlines CEO Appears to Blame Military Helicopter for Deadly D.C.-Area Crash appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 hours ago Alaska students rank 51st among 53 U.S. jurisdictions in 3 of 4 categories in annual ‘Nation’s Report Card’

Alaska students rank 51st among 53 U.S. jurisdictions in 3 of 4 categories in annual ‘Nation’s Report Card’  Juneau Empire

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4 hours ago DC plane crash live updates: Trump goes on the offensive against DEI at briefing

An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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4 hours ago Tulsi Gabbard Addresses 'Lies and Smears' in Opening Statement at Confirmation Hearing

Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, addressed the "lies and smears" of her opponents in her confirmation hearing. The post Tulsi Gabbard Addresses ‘Lies and Smears’ in Opening Statement at Confirmation Hearing appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 hours ago State Forestry & Fire Protection division awards $306,292 in grants to rural Alaska fire departments

State Forestry & Fire Protection division awards $306,292 in grants to rural Alaska fire departments  akfireinfo.com

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5 hours ago Boston residents who’ve lost relatives to overdoses can now apply for financial assistance

Family members can receive up to $5,000 to cover services including childcare costs, clinical therapy or behavioral health support, and legal assistance. The post Boston residents who’ve lost relatives to overdoses can now apply for financial assistance appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 hours ago Army sec nominee questions whether military pilots should do flight training near Washington airport

Army secretary nominee Daniel Driscoll questioned whether Army helicopters should be flying training missions in one of the nation’s most congested flight paths after Wednesday's tragic Washington, D.C.-area collision.

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6 hours ago Watch Live: Tulsi Gabbard Director of National Intelligence Confirmation Hearing

Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee in a confirmation hearing to become the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) on Thursday, January 30. The post Watch Live: Tulsi Gabbard Director of National Intelligence Confirmation Hearing appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 hours ago Is DCA open? What travelers should know about Reagan National Airport after crash

Is DCA open? What travelers should know about Reagan National Airport after crash  NBC Washington

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6 hours ago Salary board recommends automatic pay changes for Alaska governor, legislators, top officials

Salary board recommends automatic pay changes for Alaska governor, legislators, top officials  Alaska Beacon

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5 hours ago Blizzard conditions build into Southwest Alaska, with warmer weather next week

Blizzard conditions build into Southwest Alaska, with warmer weather next week  Alaska's News Source

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8 hours 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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5 hours ago No Survivors After Plane and Helicopter Crash Near Washington D.C., Officials Say: Live Updates

No Survivors After Plane and Helicopter Crash Near Washington D.C., Officials Say: Live Updates  The New York TimesAmerican Airlines plane, Army helicopter collide outside Reagan National Airport near Washington DC  Fox News

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8 hours ago Israel orders UNRWA to cease operations in country over terror ties: 'miserably failed in its mandate'

The Israeli government ban on UNRWA over national security concerns and links to terrorism began Jan. 30. UNRWA has called the move by Jerusalem as "disastrous."

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5 hours ago What we know about the midair plane and helicopter crash near Washington, D.C.

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

Events

8 hours ago Passengers on downed flight included American and Russian figure skaters with ties to Skating Club of Boston

Shishkova and Naumov, who are listed as coaches at the Skating Club of Boston in Norwood, Massachusetts, won the pairs title at the 1994 world championships in Chiba, Japan. The post Passengers on downed flight included American and Russian figure skaters with ties to Skating Club of Boston appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 hours ago DC plane crash live updates: No survivors expected, soldiers had night vision goggles

An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Events

8 hours ago Alaska environmental commissioner picked for Trump administration EPA post

Alaska environmental commissioner picked for Trump administration EPA post  Alaska Beacon

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6 hours ago OpenAI will offer its tech to US national labs for nuclear weapons research

OpenAI says it plans to let U.S. National Laboratories, the Department of Energy’s network of R&D labs, use its AI models for nuclear weapons security and other scientific projects. Per CNBC, OpenAI will work with Microsoft, its lead investor, to deploy a model on the supercomputer at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The model will be a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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8 hours ago Inside the First White House Briefing of Trump's Second Term and the Return of the 'Hammer'

WASHINGTON, DC – Tuesday's White House press briefing and the subsequent celebration of Breitbart Washington Bureau Chief Matthew Boyle's return to Washington, DC, later in the evening symbolized a significant cultural shift within the White House Press Briefing room and the nation's capital at large. The post Inside the First White House Briefing of Trump’s Second Term and the Return of the ‘Hammer’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 hours ago 'Devastated': DC plane crash victims include figure skaters and coaches

Figure skaters and coaches returning from the U.S. national championships were aboard the American Airlines flight that collided with a Black Hawk helicopter Wednesday.

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