American-Israeli Keith Siegel is back on Israeli soil this morning after he was among three hostages released by Hamas militants in the war-torn Gaza Strip on Saturday, more than 15 months after they were taken captive by the group during its Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist attack. Source
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Athletic community mourns losses of figure skaters after plane crash near Washington D.C.
The 60 passengers on the American Airlines plane that collided in midair with an Army helicopter on Wednesday near Washington, D.C. included young figure skaters. They were returning from a development camp in Wichita, Kansas, along with their parents and coaches. The tragedy has rocked a tight-knit athletic community. Source
Trump administration planning to implement sweeping tariffs Saturday
The Trump administration is planning to implement sweeping tariffs on two of the closest neighbors and trading partners of the U.S. On Friday, Mr. Trump said there is nothing Canada and Mexico can do to delay 25% tariffs on goods coming into the U.S. from those countries. The U.S. is also placing a 10% tariff on imports from China. Source
Brazilian prison using geese for security
Officials at a prison in Brazil have discovered that geese can provide security. The geese patrol the fenced perimeter between the prison yard and the outer walls. Source
Saturday Sessions: Willow Avalon performs “Homewrecker”
Born and raised in rural Georgia, Willow Avalon grew up surrounded by country and gospel music. At the age of 12, she taught herself how to play guitar and was soon performing in local bands. She left home at 15 to pursue her dreams, and at one point, she lived in her car. Things changed with the release of her debut EP, which got over 30 million streams. From her new record, here is Avalon with “Homewrecker.” Source
American-Israeli among 3 hostages released in ceasefire deal | Special Report
American-Israeli dual national Keith Siegel was among three hostages released by Hamas militants in the war-torn Gaza Strip on Saturday, more than 15 months after they were taken captive by the group during its Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist attack. Siegel was freed in Gaza City about two hours after Israelis Yarden Bibas and Ofer Calderon were released in the southern city of Khan Younis. Source
Grandmother-to-be never smoked but got lung cancer. She turned to a cutting-edge option
Allison Ciaccio had a respiratory illness that wouldn’t go away. Repeated follow-ups found Stage I lung cancer. Source
Eye on America: Has tipping gone too far?
In New York, we look into the psychology behind leaving a tip and speak with customers who feel the practice has gone too far. And in Wisconsin, we take to the sky with a photographer tracing the roots of how our food goes from fields onto our tables. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller. Source
American man, 2 Israelis freed in 3rd swap with Hamas as ceasefire holds
Keith Siegel, a 65-year-old dual U.S.-Israeli national, is the first American to be released since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire took effect. Source
Small plane carrying 6 crashes in Philadelphia neighborhood, several homes catch fire
A small medical jet carrying six people crashed in a Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood Friday evening, officials said, causing an explosion and setting several homes ablaze. Source