Routine Check Before UPS Plane Crash in Louisville Was ‘Uneventful,’ Official Says

But a cockpit voice recorder picked up a ringing sound during takeoff that may have signaled looming disaster in the crash that killed at least 13 in Louisville, Ky.

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In Cozying Up to Trump, Leaders Hedge Their Reliance on Moscow and Beijing

President Trump has made it easier for countries that are close to Russia and China to build ties with the United States. Those countries are embracing the opportunity.

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Prince Harry Apologizes to Canadians for Wearing an L.A. Dodgers Cap

Harry, who referred to the episode as “Hat Gate,” was seen wearing the cap at a World Series game in Los Angeles between the Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays.

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James Watson, Co-Discoverer of the Structure of DNA, Is Dead at 97

His decoding the blueprint for life with Francis H.C. Crick made him one of the most important scientists of the 20th century. He wrote a celebrated memoir and later ignited an uproar with racist views.

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What Travelers Need to Know About the Shutdown, Flight Reductions and Delays

As the government shutdown continues, more challenges await passengers as they deal with the Trump administration’s announcement of a 10 percent cut in flights at 40 U.S. airports.

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Nancy Pelosi’s Legacy as a Powerful Speaker in a Fractious House

The first female speaker of the House may be the last to truly rule the increasingly unruly chamber.

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Flight Disruptions From FAA Cuts Are Limited So Far, but Some Travelers Still Suffer

Although airlines canceled a relatively small percentage of their flights, some passengers were still left scrambling.

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As Airlines Cancel Flights, Travelers Seek Other Options

More people are trying to book trains, rental cars and buses but were not always successful.

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Trump Approves Pardon for Ex-Officer Convicted in a Chinese Government Plot

Prosecutors said Michael McMahon had acted as an illegal agent in a conspiracy targeting a Chinese family in New Jersey. The White House says he was tricked into it.

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Did Trump’s Supreme Court Tariffs Brief Include a Strategic Blunder?

The justices are generally reluctant to take account of a president’s public statements. But extensive quotes from Mr. Trump in a key filing may change the legal calculus.

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