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BREAKING: The Senate has confirmed Doug Burgum to serve as secretary of the interior by a vote of 79-18. Follow live updates: https://lnkd.in/d4erZ4GM

BREAKING: The flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder from the American Airlines plane that crashed Wednesday have been recovered and are en route to the National Transportation Safety Board lab, according to a source with direct knowledge. Follow live updates: https://lnkd.in/dVHDckwf

Dozens of people are dead after a regional jet collided with a military helicopter on Wednesday night, officials said. Six of the victims were affiliated with the Skating Club of Boston, according to the CEO and executive director of the organization. https://lnkd.in/d8uxh2UW

"Our hearts break for the families who lost loved ones in the tragic plane and helicopter crash at DCA." — Former Pres. Obama Former presidents Biden and Obama posted statements on social media following the deadly crash over the Potomac River, with each expressing condolences to the families of those who died and gratitude toward first responders. Follow live updates: https://lnkd.in/d4AaC5dy

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the second week in a row, but remains just below 7%. https://lnkd.in/e_TkcW3E

No survivors are expected after a passenger jet and an Army helicopter crashed following a midair collision near D.C.'s Reagan National Airport, D.C.'s Fire and EMS Chief said. Crews are switching to a recovery operation. Twenty-eight bodies have been recovered, including 27 from the plane and one from the Black Hawk helicopter, the official added said. Follow live updates: https://lnkd.in/eh9Bi5AU

LATEST: Seven more hostages have been released in Gaza, including two Israelis and five foreign nationals, Israeli authorities say. Follow live updates: https://lnkd.in/evrYxF_N

The family of Agam Berger has released a statement after she was escorted out of the Gaza Strip by Israeli special forces early Wednesday morning. "Thank God we have reached this moment, and our hero Agam has returned to us after 482 days in enemy hands," it said. Follow live updates: https://lnkd.in/e5vt_ZjS

BREAKING: Israeli hostage Agam Berger has been handed over to the Red Cross, escorted out of the Gaza Strip by Israeli special forces. Follow live updates: https://lnkd.in/eqTU6hEa

BREAKING: Figure skaters and coaches were aboard the American Airlines flight that collided with a Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday, the U.S. Figure Skating organization confirmed. https://lnkd.in/exUU9JAa