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What is known about the deadly collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter

[caption id="attachment_10559" align="alignnone" width="1440"] In this undated image provided by the National Transportation Safety Board, NTSB investigators and members of the salvage crew recover wreckage from the Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines jet Wednesday night, Jan. 29, 2025, near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va. (NTSB via AP)[/caption] (AP NEWS) American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army helicopter collided in midair near Washington D.C.'s

US children fall further behind in reading, make little improvement in math on national exam

[caption id="attachment_7281" align="alignnone" width="970"] (Jackie Valley/The Christian Science Monitor via AP)[/caption] WASHINGTON (AP) - America's children have continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in math, according to the latest results of an exam known as the nation's report card. The findings are yet another setback for U.S. schools and reflect the myriad challenges that have upended education, from pandemic school closures to a youth mental

Black History Day 2: African Americans at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse

Black Military Service during the Revolutionary War [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="280"] Agrippa Hull Continental Army veteran[/caption] Sentiment against the institution of slavery reached a peak in the year leading up to the Revolutionary War. Such vocal criticisms of slavery would not be heard again in the United States until the abolitionists of the Antebellum Era. Thousands of Native Americans and Blacks paid close attention to the colonial crisis. African Americans,

N.C. A&T Ranks High Among U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Online Programs 2025”

  EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Jan. 29, 2025) - As online learning in higher education continues to grow at an exponential rate, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is among those leading the way with nine nationally recognized high-quality programs. Three of N.C. A&T's undergraduate programs and six of its graduate programs are included in U.S. News and World Report's 2025 Best Online Programs rankings, with two among the top

Trump targets FAA diversity efforts in plane crash probe despite no evidence they played any role

[caption id="attachment_10563" align="alignnone" width="1440"] (AP PHOTO/ALEX BRANDON)[/caption] NEW YORK (AP) - President Donald Trump wasted little time this week trying to assign blame for the nation's deadliest air disaster in more than two decades. Among his chief targets: An FAA diversity hiring initiative he suggested had undermined the agency's effectiveness. "But certainly for an air traffic controller, we want the brightest, the smartest, the sharpest. We want somebody that's psychologically superior," Trump said at

Black History Day 1: The Growth of Slavery in North Carolina

Orginal Source: NCPedia.org Colonial legacies Slavery has been part of North Carolina's history since its colonization by Europeans in the late 1600s and early 1700s. Many of the first enslaved people in North Carolina were brought to the colony from the West Indies or other surrounding colonies, but a significant number were brought from Africa. Records were not kept of the tribes and homelands of enslaved African people, so it

African American Theater Hightlight Shows To Come

By: Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer  The vibrant arts scene in North Carolina's Triangle region was fully displayed at the recent Triangle African American Theater Preview 2025 event at the Raleigh Little Theatre. This showcase previewed an exciting lineup of upcoming productions. From beloved classics like The Color Purple, Jitney by August Wilson, and even a Caribbean-infused reimagining of The Little Mermaid, our area theaters offer a wealth of opportunities

North Carolina Settles On 15% Increase in Home Owner Rates

  RALEIGH. N.C. (AP) - Base rates for North Carolina homeowners' insurance premiums will increase on average by about 15% by mid-2026 as part of a settlement reached by the state Insurance Department and the industry. The agreement announced Friday by state Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey contrasts with the January 2024 request by the North Carolina Rate Bureau, which represents insurance companies, seeking a 42.2% overall average increase. Causey, an

Vintage Finds & Local Flair: Durham Vintage Collective

By: Jordan Meadows  Staff Writer  Founded in 2023, Durham Vintage Collective quickly became a standout destination for vintage lovers in Durham, North Carolina. The Collective's curated selection is a dream come true for fans of all things retro. Whether you're looking for charming home décor, statement fashion pieces, or obscure collectibles, the store has something to surprise and delight you. From eclectic keychains that span decades to vintage Barbies and