A passenger plane briefly lost radio contact with air traffic controllers when the pilot turned to the wrong frequency as he approached Washington, leading to the evacuation of the US Capitol, federal officials said Saturday. (Jan. 1)
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A Russian passenger jet carrying 124 people caught fire as it taxied down a snowy runway in Siberia and then exploded on Saturday, killing three people and injuring 43, officials said. (Jan. 1)
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Christians clashed with Egyptian police in the northern city of Alexandria on Saturday, furious over an apparent suicide bombing against worshippers leaving a New Year’s Mass at a church that killed at least 21 people. (Jan. 1)
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Across Europe thousands braved cold temperatures and waters to bring in the New Year with a splash. (Jan. 1)
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Senator-elect Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire delivered the Republican weekly address, and said the next Congress marks a new chapter for the country and the GOP. (Jan. 1)
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President Barack Obama says Democrats and Republicans must work together in the new year and share responsibility for moving the country forward. (Jan. 1)
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Nearly a million revelers crowded New York’s Time Square to witness the traditional dazzling ball drop. The crystal ball containing 32000 lights descended at midnight, setting off a wild and noisy confetti-filled New Year’s celebration. (Jan. 1)
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Notre Dame, South Florida, Central Florida and Florida State end their seasons with bowl victories on New Year’s Eve. (Dec. 31)
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Andrew Cuomo has been sworn into office as New York’s 56th governor, effective at midnight. The Friday night ceremony was a private family swearing-in, with his father, former Gov. Mario Cuomo, at his side.
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