Helicopter and passenger jet near Washington, DC collide, killing 67
• Jan 31, 2025, 1:00 AM
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67 people are feared dead after a helicopter collided with a passenger jet over the Potomac River, near Washington, D.C., on Thursday. US President Donald blamed the crash on weakened security policies, later suggesting diversity, equity, and inclusion policies installed by former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama played a role in the incident.
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Helicopter and passenger jet near Washington, DC collide, killing 67
• 1:00 AM
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67 people are feared dead after a helicopter collided with a passenger jet over the Potomac River, near Washington, D.C., on Thursday. US President Donald blamed the crash on weakened security policies, later suggesting diversity, equity, and inclusion p
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