News for January 30, 2025

Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican doctor and key Senate swing vote, signaled that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s path to leading the health department could be in trouble over his anti-vaccine views.

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating what caused a deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C.

Dwyane Wade said he was diagnosed with cancer more than a year ago and had part of his right kidney removed after surgery.

President Donald Trump blamed diversity, equity and inclusion policies for a deadly plane crash, even though investigators had not yet found a cause.

Federal workers say President Donald Trump and the Office of Personnel Management are creating fear and chaos with rapid changes meant to push employees out and reshape the government.

Credit card debt forgiveness can help people settle debt for less, but it also has serious risks like credit damage, taxes, and possible creditor pushback.

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson says she copes with life on a conservative Supreme Court by taking boxing lessons and staying focused on her work.

American Eagle Flight 5342, operated by American Airlines, collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., killing everyone on board and prompting the start of victim identification.

After a deadly midair crash near Washington, President Donald Trump used the moment to attack diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and blame past Democratic administrations, drawing criticism for putting politics ahead of mourning.

President Donald Trump’s anti-DEI policies are drawing alarm from women in STEM, who say the changes could make the field even less diverse and harder to enter.

After the deadly Washington, D.C. plane crash, lawmakers said the National Transportation Safety Board should lead a full investigation and raised new worries about crowded and complex airspace near Reagan National Airport.

Teresa Youngblut was ordered held without bail in connection with the fatal shooting of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland during a Vermont traffic stop.

Big investors, including Steve Cohen, Karen Karniol-Tambour, and Howard Marks, said they are cautious about markets in 2025 because high valuations, inflation risks, and Trump’s policies could make stocks more volatile.

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is facing accusations of inappropriate sexual behavior from six massage therapists, which he denies.

The Anglican Catholic Church revoked Calvin Robinson’s license after he mimicked Elon Musk’s straight-arm gesture, which many viewed as a Nazi salute.

An American Airlines regional jet and an Army helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, killing all 67 people aboard, as federal officials began a recovery effort and investigation.

Activists are calling for a boycott of Target after the company rolled back its diversity, equity and inclusion goals, while some Black business owners warned that a boycott could also hurt their sales.

Pasadena Rosebud Academy is keeping students learning after the Eaton Fire destroyed its school, using temporary classrooms and activities while it plans to rebuild.

Debt collectors can contact people, report unpaid debt, and even sue, but they are limited by law and cannot harass, lie, or threaten criminal action.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis said U.S. GDP grew 2.3% in the fourth quarter of 2024, a bit below forecasts, while the Federal Reserve stayed cautious about cutting rates.