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Israeli embassy aides Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky were shot dead outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC.

‘A star couple’: Israeli embassy workers gunned down on cusp of a life together

Yaron Lischinsky had planned to propose to his American partner, Sarah Milgrim, with an engagement ring he had purchased just this week.

  • Michael Koziol

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Sarah Lynn Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky were employees at the embassy.

Two Israeli embassy workers shot dead outside Jewish museum in Washington, DC

A 30-year-old man has been arrested, with police saying he chanted “free, free Palestine” once taken into custody.

  • Michael Koziol
Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio

‘Violation of civil rights’: Emboldened by Trump, US Capitol rioters seek retribution

Not content with being released from prison, Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and others charged over the January 6 riots are determined to prove they are the victims.

  • Amelia Adams and Garry McNab

Symbol of defiance near White House inspired millions – now it’s being ripped up

The decision to remove the giant yellow mural, installed during Donald Trump’s first term, shows how the president is leaving his mark on Washington DC.

  • Michael Koziol
Hotel Zena wears its heart on its sleeve.

Trump wouldn’t stay in this unconventional hotel in a pink fit

For this Washington hotel, the future is female – and fans are flocking to it.

  • Kristie Kellahan
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

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