U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures helps sponsor bill to broaden health care coverage
U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Alabama) has announced that he is a lead co-sponsor for a bill to expand health care coverage to millions of Americans who are uninsured.
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Trump signs executive order to bar transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports
President Trump has signed an executive order intended to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports.
Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, Canada after they promise to boost border enforcement
President Donald Trump is holding off on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada for 30 days after the two U.S. neighbors agreed to boost border security efforts.
Beyoncé wins album of the year at the 2025 Grammys for “Cowboy Carter”
Beyoncé won album of the year for “Cowboy Carter” at Sunday’s Grammys, delivering her the show’s elusive top award.
Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, predicting six more weeks of wintry weather
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day Sunday and predicted six more weeks of wintry weather as a record-sized crowd watched in Pennsylvania.
Medical plane carrying a child patient and five others crashes in Philadelphia, setting homes on fire
A medical transport jet with a child patient, her mother and four others aboard crashed into a Philadelphia neighborhood shortly after takeoff, exploding in a fireball that engulfed several homes.
Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China scheduled to start Saturday
Trump has threatened the tariffs to ensure greater cooperation from the countries on stopping illegal immigration and the smuggling of chemicals used for fentanyl.
UPDATE: Everyone aboard American Airlines jet that collided with Army helicopter feared dead
Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members that collided with an Army helicopter was feared dead in what was likely to be the worst U.S. aviation disaster in almost a quarter century.
Passenger jet collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Washington National Airport
An American Airlines flight was inbound to Reagan Washington National Airport at an altitude of about 400 feet and a speed of about 140 miles per hour when it suffered a rapid loss of altitude over the Potomac River, according to data from its radio transponder.
Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal grants after widespread confusion
President Donald Trump’s budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.
