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By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement is playing a key role in the Trump administration’s plans to crack down on illegal immigration. Here’s a look at some key questions about the agency and its priorities. Why was ICE created? Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, began operating in 2003

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — The mood at Reagan National Airport is somber following a devastating plane crash near Washington, DC, hours ago. Family members of likely victims are waiting anxiously for answers as first responders continue their search-and-rescue efforts. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On

WUSA, CNN By Rebekah Riess and Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Sixty-seven people are presumed dead after a passenger plane on approach to Reagan National Airport near Washington, DC, collided Wednesday night with a US Army helicopter midair, sending both aircraft into the Potomac River below, officials said. As of Thursday morning, 27 bodies had

By Renée Rigdon, Matt Stiles, Lou Robinson, Soph Warnes, Mark Oliver, Byron Manley and Gillian Roberts, CNN (CNN) — A commercial passenger plane bound for Reagan National Airport collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River just outside of Washington, DC, on Wednesday. There were 64 people on board the aircraft

CNN By Rebekah Riess and Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Sixty-seven people are presumed dead after a passenger plane on approach to Reagan National Airport near Washington, DC, collided Wednesday night with a US Army helicopter midair, sending both aircraft into the Potomac River below, officials said. As of Thursday morning, 27 bodies had been

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Emmy award-winning news anchor Tom Brokaw. Personal Birth date: February 6, 1940 Birth place: Webster, South Dakota Birth name: Thomas John Brokaw Father: Anthony Orville “Red” Brokaw, construction foreman Mother: Eugenia “Jean” (Conley) Brokaw, post office clerk Marriage: Meredith (Auld) Brokaw (August 17,

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By Eric Levenson and Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — A suspected member of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua who was wanted in connection to charges out of Aurora, Colorado, was arrested during a federal immigration crackdown in New York City on Tuesday morning. Anderson Zambrano-Pacheco, 26, was arrested in the Bronx early Tuesday by

CNN By Oren Liebermann and Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — A US Air Force pilot safely escaped after an F-35 fighter jet crashed during a training mission at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska on Tuesday, officials said. The pilot experienced an “inflight malfunction” but managed to eject, according to Col. Paul Townsend, commander of

By Faith Karimi, CNN (CNN) — South Carolina Rep. Brandon Guffey was overwhelmed with rage when he first saw the man he believes caused his son’s suicide. The suspect was extradited from Nigeria to the US over the weekend on charges that he targeted 17-year-old Gavin Guffey in a sexual extortion, or “sextortion” scheme, that

By Ray Sanchez and Rafael Romo, CNN (CNN) — A primary target of the blitz of Trump administration immigration raids is an emerging organized crime group from Venezuela. A series of immigration executive actions by President Donald Trump on the first day of his second term included a recommendation that the State Department start the

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Asian communities around the world are ringing in the Lunar New Year and the beginning of the Year of the Snake. During the 15-day festival, millions will take part in cherished traditions and luck-enhancing activities. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On