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The Wilson Center is a longstanding destination of choice for Canadian newsmakers visiting Washington, with its Canada Institute providing a venue for news conferences, and discussions, just over a block from the White House. It’s now on the list of organizations slated for gutting. CBC | World News
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India’s Modi arrives in Washington as deportation of illegal migrants issue simmers
Trade and immigration are expected to take centre stage as U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet Thursday against the backdrop of growing discontent in Punjab state over the treatment of deported Indian nationals. CBC | World News
Read More »Washington state is giving people gift cards to help get them off drugs
Contingency management programs involve testing a urine sample to determine whether someone has taken drugs or not in the past few days. For every negative test, the person gets a reward. In Washington state, that comes in the form of a gift card. CBC | World News
Read More »Genius dealmaker, or gullible rube? Washington weighs Trump’s deal with Canada
The reaction in Washington to the Canada-U.S. deal to pause tariffs is as polarized as the politics. To those on the U.S. right, Trump is a negotiating genius who achieved big wins. To the left, he’s a self-obsessed sucker who got duped by old promises in fresh paint. But most don’t know what’s in the plan. Canadians should. CBC | ...
Read More »As Netanyahu and Trump meet in Washington, doubts remain about how much Israel’s leader wants to end the war
Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, to chart a strategy to “remake” the Middle East, on the day negotiations are meant to resume to prolong the ceasefire in Gaza. But in Israel and far beyond, doubts persist about the Israeli leader’s motives. CBC | World News
Read More »Search for answers as respects paid to victims of Washington, D.C., crash
Officials investigating Wednesday’s mid-air crash between a military helicopter and passenger plane over Washington, D.C., are analyzing data from the black boxes recovered from the wreckage. They’re working to piece together the final moments before the collision. Even as the search for answers continues, Americans are paying their respects at a growing memorial near Reagan National Airport. CBC | World ...
Read More »Disney actress among 64 passengers killed in horror Washington plane crash
The fatal plane crash, between an American Airlines jet and a US Army helicopter over the icy Potomac River, has so far claimed the lives of 30 people Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Figure skaters, coaches among those killed after plane, helicopter collide near Washington, D.C.
Two young figure skaters, two of their parents and two highly-regarded Russian figure skating coaches were among those killed after an American Airlines flight collided with an Army helicopter Wednesday night near Washington, D.C., and crashed into the frigid waters of the Potomac River. CBC | Sports News
Read More »American Airline passenger’s tragic final text to husband before Washington crash
Hamaad Raza’s 26-year-old wife was one of 64 passengers on board the plane that crashed into a military helicopter. All passengers are feared dead. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Passenger jet carrying 64 collides with helicopter while landing near Washington
A passenger jet with 60 passengers and four crew members collided in midair with a military helicopter late Wednesday while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Virginia, near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River. CBC | World News
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