Two passengers on the American Airlines jet that crashed into the Potomac River on Wednesday night were world-class ice skaters who worked as coaches in the United States. The skaters, two champions from Russia, shared a partnership both on the ice and in marriage. The Skating Club of Boston confirmed in a social media post … Read more
Hira Anwar, 14, lived in two contrasting worlds in New York, where she was born and raised. Outside her home, she was a typical American teenager, laughing with friends, posting videos on TikTok and dreaming of a boundless future. Inside the home, her reality was very different. Her parents, Pakistani immigrants who had settled in … Read more
Panama City: Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday ruled out negotiations with the United States over ownership of the Panama Canal as he prepares to host Donald Trump’s Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Trump, in his inaugural address on January 20, alleged that China was effectively “operating” the waterway which the United States handed … Read more
Two Philadelphia musicians are headed to Los Angeles for the 2025 Grammy Awards, where their collaborative album has earned a nomination for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album. Karen Slack, a soprano vocalist, and Michelle Cann, a pianist and professor at the Curtis Institute of Music, collaborated on “Beyond the Years,” a project that highlights the works … Read more
Activists, community leaders call for boycott of Target over DEI rollback Activists, community leaders call for boycott of Target over DEI rollback 01:39 MINNEAPOLIS — Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company’s decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The company announced on Jan. 24 that it … Read more
Jan 30: CBS News 24/7, 10am ET – CBS News Watch CBS News Officials believe there are no survivors after American Airlines flight and Army helicopter collision near Washington, D.C.; President Trump speaks from White House on collision. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not … Read more
Latest news on D.C plane crash as Trump blames DEI policies – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is suggesting DEI policies in air traffic control hiring practices may be to blame for the deadly plane crash over the Potomac River involving an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. … Read more
Among the Palestinians released on Thursday in a hostage-for-prisoner swap between Israel and Hamas was Zakaria Zubeidi, who over the past two decades has been a militant, a theater director and an escaped prisoner whose flight stunned Israelis and Palestinians alike. Mr. Zubeidi, 49, rose to prominence as a militant leader during the Second Intifada, … Read more
Tax season is now underway, with the IRS accepting returns for all taxpayers as of Jan. 27. That’s prompting many people to turn to the “Where’s my refund?” app from the tax agency to track when they’ll get their check. Americans are expected to file about 140 million returns before the April 15 deadline. Last … Read more
Washington — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy had been sworn in for only a few hours when the first major commercial plane crash in the U.S. in more than a decade shocked the nation late Wednesday. The Senate confirmed Duffy, President Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Transportation, on Tuesday with significant bipartisan support, and … Read more