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Officials say they’re not expecting to find any survivors after an American Airlines plane and military helicopter crashed midair. Israel is delaying the release of Palestinian prisoners after eight hostages were freed. It’s FBI Director hopeful Kash Patel’s turn in the hot seat as Senate confirmation hearings continue. A father has killed his daughter over her TikTok content. Plus, Chili’s had a great end to 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A passenger plane carrying more than 60 people and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter have collided midair. Investigators are working to find out what happened, as search and rescue workers pull bodies from the Potomac River. Eight hostages being held in Gaza are being released today. President Donald Trump has told the US Naval base at Guantanamo Bay to prepare to house 30,000 migrants. Plus, Harry and Sally are reuniting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump has signed a law requiring the detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes. The third round of hostage exchanges between Israel and Gaza is expected to take place tomorrow. Former New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced after being convicted of bribery and corruption. Harvey Weinstein wants his #MeToo retrial to take place as soon as possible. Plus, we’ll tell you about a new Guiness World Record set in under 12 hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House has rescinded an executive order that had many worried. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady today. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attempted to walk back his history of vaccine skepticism in a hearing. The Justice Department has taken one of the last steps required to unwind the criminal cases against Trump. Plus, your Starbucks menu may soon look different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing tough questions at his Senate confirmation hearing. There’s still confusion about the status of federal grants. Israel announces how many hostages will be released from Gaza tomorrow. Mexico has responded after Trump and Google changed the US name for the Gulf of Mexico. Plus, bees are apparently more resilient than we thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to face tough questions from both Democrat and Republican senators at his confirmation hearing today. The Federal Reserve looks like it will pause interest rate cuts, despite pressure from President Donald Trump. Colombia says none of the deportees they’ve received from the US are criminals. America's report card isn't looking good. And people around the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Humanitarian officials say people could die after the White House suspended foreign aid. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is being sued over its ban on transgender Americans serving in the military. We’ll tell you why some federal workers are being offered buyouts. At least 14 people have been killed in a crowd crush at a religious festival. Plus, a passenger plane has caught fire in South Korea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump’s plan to freeze federal grants and loans is on hold for now. We have the latest on Trump’s immigration crackdown across the US. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s cousin has a warning for senators ahead of his confirmation hearing. Senate Democrats blocked a bill that would sanction International Criminal Court officials. Plus, the latest development in search to find JonBenét Ramsey’s killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with a proposed rule that could impact parents enrolling children in Oklahoma public schools. House Republicans are on a retreat to discuss President Donald Trump’s agenda. Violence erupts in the Democratic Republic of Congo as rebels move into a key city. We’ll share the latest sign of warming relations between two of the world’s most populous countries. And, McCormick has a "swicy" prediction for 2025.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An immigration advocacy group contextualizes the number of migrant arrests and deportations that have happened recently. A new poll shows the US is deeply divided on public health ahead of RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearings. President Donald Trump said he wants to “clean out” the Gaza strip. We’ll break down the latest in the legal drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Plus, an elusive mammal has been photographed for the first time ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices