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Plane downed by birds in NY's Hudson river, all safe
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A US Airways jet with more than 150 people on board came down into the frigid Hudson River off Manhattan after apparently hitting a flock of geese on Thursday and officials said everyone was rescued. Full Article | Video
Congress advances emergency economic aid plans
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Democratic-led U.S. Congress took steps on Thursday to give President-elect Barack Obama the weapons he wants to fight a worsening economic recession by advancing legislation to provide nearly $1.2 trillion in emergency spending. Full Article
Lions led by donkeys in Gaza war?
It's not often that a senior member of Washington's usually staid and cautious foreign policy establishment likens Israeli political leaders to donkeys and questions their competence. Commentary
Plane crashes into NY's Hudson River
Jan. 15 - A U.S. Airways flight en route to Charlotte, North Carolina crashed into New York's Hudson River immediately after takeoff. Play Video
