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New, clearer video has emerged of the deadly midair collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter in Washington, showing the chopper and jet appearing to meet at essentially a right angle over the Potomac River.

New vision emerges of midair collision as Trump says helicopter flew too high

Video of the deadly midair collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter in Washington shows the aircraft appearing to meet at essentially a right angle just outside the airport.

  • Michael Koziol

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The remains of the American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas, which collided midair with a military Black Hawk helicopter.

What to know about the deadly crash between a jet and a helicopter

The collision occurred in one of the world’s most tightly controlled airspaces. Here is what else is known.

  • Hallie Golden and Dave Collins
President Donald Trump said diversity hiring practices at the Federal Aviation Administration were factors in the accident.

Trump blames diversity hires, Biden for fatal aircraft crash without evidence

The president’s attempt to blame the crash that killed all 67 people in two aircraft on diversity has been slammed as despicable and racist.

  • Michael Koziol
You can tour the iconic US Capitol Building for free.

Seven highlights of the majestic (and infamous) US Capitol Building

As the 47th president celebrates his inauguration, here’s what to see at the epicentre of American democracy (and yes, the site of the attack on January 6, 2021).

  • Kate Armstrong
President-elect Donald Trump after a fireworks show at Trump National Golf Club in Virginia at the weekend.

Trump inauguration LIVE updates: Executive orders, January 6 pardons planned by Trump on first day of presidency

President-Elect Donald Trump will be sworn in on Monday US time. Follow for live updates.

  • Olivia Ireland
The National Museum of African American History and Culture at night with the Washington Monument in downtown Washington DC.

Nine highlights of Washington DC most visitors miss

Beyond the US capital’s monuments and museums are waterfront precincts and historical neighbourhoods waiting to be discovered.

  • Kate Armstrong
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Juliana Peres Magalhaes.

A fetish website and claims of a sordid affair: Husband charged over double murder

The case has riveted the public, spawning true-crime podcast episodes and online chatter from the high-rises of Sao Paulo to the suburbs of Washington DC.

  • Annie Correal
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Relax. It’s just dessert

Presidents take the cake.

Expelled: George Santos.

‘To hell with this place’: Republican George Santos expelled from US House of Representatives

The New York congressman’s brief career has been mired in controversy, ending with criminal corruption charges and expulsion.

  • Makini Brice and Richard Cowan
United States National Arboretum, Washington DC

Uncover Washington, DC: More than meets the eye

You’ve seen the White House and the National Mall on TV, but there’s a whole lot about America’s capital that you don’t know. SPONSORED by Washington DC

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