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Everyone Aboard an American Airlines Jet That Collided With an Army Helicopter Is Feared Dead

Authorities say everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C.

By Associated Press

Best Cars for the Money

The U.S. News Best Cars for the Money awards highlight the cars, SUVs and minivans that provide excellent long-term value and a top-notch ownership experience.

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Economy Exits 2024 Strongly

The economy slowed a little in the fourth quarter, but consumer spending was strong.

By Tim Smart

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be FBI Director, Kash Patel arrives for a meeting with Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on December 11, 2024 in Washington, DC. Nominees for Trump's upcoming administration are continuing to visit Capitol Hill this week, meeting with Senators to discuss their potential appointments. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Patel Faces Contentious Hearing

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI director, will have to defend an extensive history of controversial remarks and actions to a skeptical Senate committee.

By Aneeta Mathur-Ashton

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Opinion: What Trump Gets Wrong About Remote Work

Letting federal employees work from home improves government efficiency.

By Kevin Rockmann

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Best No-Annual-Fee Credit Cards

These cards offer great rewards without the introductory annual fee.

By Beverly Harzog and Kara Coleman Fields

How Tariffs Affect Investments

New tariffs introduce more market uncertainty. Here's what to keep in mind.

By Wayne Duggan and Jordan Schultz

Savings Calculator

This free savings calculator will help you project how you can build your savings over time.

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How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster

Extra payments or refinancing can simplify paying off your mortgage early.

By Maryalene LaPonsie, Mark Evitt and Emily Roth

Financial Advice on a Budget

Key questions can help you find the right financial advisor that fits your goals and budget.

By Julie Pinkerton and Aaron Davis

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (R), accompanied by U.S. President Donald Trump, speaks during a news conference in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on January 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump announced an investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and took questions on a range of topics including his presidential pardons of Jan. 6 defendants, the war in Ukraine, cryptocurrencies and other topics. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

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Stargate and its Controversy, Explained

Elon Musk, who helped bankroll Trump’s reelection campaign, questioned the investment.

By Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 23: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after signing a series of executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on January 23, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump signed a range of executive orders pertaining to issues including crypto currency, Artificial Intelligence, and clemency for anti-abortion activists. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

The Laken Riley Act, Explained

Trump made immigration a centerpiece of his campaign. The passage of the Laken Riley Act is the first step in his plan.

By Laura Mannweiler

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 06: Pro-Trump protesters, including Proud Boys leader Joe Biggs, (plaid shirt at bottom center of frame,) gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. A pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol, breaking windows and clashing with police officers. Trump supporters gathered in the nation's capital today to protest the ratification of President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory over President Trump in the 2020 election. (Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images)

Opinion: Jan. 6 Pardons Will Bring Catastrophe

The deterrence power of prosecuting the insurrectionists has been destroyed.

By Jacob Ware

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. President Donald Trump takes part in a signing ceremony after his inauguration on January 20, 2025 in the President's Room at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th President of the United States. (Photo by Melina Mara-Pool/Getty Images)

Trump’s Post-Paris Climate Policy

President Donald Trump on his first day in office again withdrew the U.S. from a landmark global pact to fight climate change. So what is the Paris Agreement? And what happens to it now?

By Alan Kronenberg

US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One before departing Harlingen, Texas on January 12, 2021. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Watch for These Trump ‘Firsts’

Where Trump goes and who he meets first will say a lot about his priorities.

By Olivier Knox

10 Most Affordable Online MBA Programs

One school charged only $201 per credit during 2024-2025 for out-of-state MBA students, according to U.S. News data.

By Cole Claybourn

U.S. News Ranks Best Online Programs

Online programs at 1,790 colleges and universities were assessed as part of this year's rankings.

By Sarah Wood

See the Top Online Bachelor's Programs

Learn about the online undergraduate programs that topped the 2025 rankings.

By Nathan Hellman

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Online Programs With Diverse Faculty

About two-thirds of faculty members at these schools, on average, are nonwhite, according to U.S. News data.

By Sarah Wood

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The Cost of an Online Bachelor's Degree

Students should consider more than just total program costs, experts say.

By Cole Claybourn and Emma Kerr

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10 of the Best Stocks to Buy for 2024

2024 still has a few surprises in store, but there are good reasons to be optimistic about each of the following stocks.

By John Divine and Aaron Davis

NEW YORK - JUNE 17: A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on June 17, 2009 in New York, New York. The markets finished flat Wednesday with The Dow Jones industrial average losing 7 points, while the broader Standard & Poor's 500-stock index was down 1 point. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Will the Stock Market Crash in 2025?

Roiling financial markets have 2025 off to a chaotic start.

By Brian O'Connell and Rachel McVearry

DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 13: A man walks with an umbrella outside of AT&T corporate headquarters on March 13, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. AT&T is allowing employees to work remotely from home if they have the ability to do so, as a safety measure due to COVID-19. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

7 of the Best Long-Term Stocks

Though in different sectors, these stocks all share a wide moat and unrivaled scale.

By Jeff Reeves and Aaron Davis

7 Best Esports Stocks to Buy

It's game on for these top esports stocks.

By Wayne Duggan and Jordan Schultz

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7 of the Best Growth Funds to Buy

Investors favoring capital preservation and growth over income may find these growth funds appealing.

By Tony Dong and John Divine

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How U.S. News Ranks the Best Jobs

We analyze data about salary, unemployment rate and growth prospects to select the top jobs of the year.

By U.S. News Staff

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Why Nurse Practitioner Is No. 1

Nurse practitioners are an indispensable part of the health care system.

By Jamela Adam, Susannah Snider and Dawn Bradbury

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The Best Jobs in America in 2025

These top occupations offer solid growth, robust wages and job safety.

By Susannah Snider, Dawn Bradbury and Tracy Stewart

Best Jobs That Pay $100K or More

Earn six figures with these top professions.

By A.R. Cabral, Susannah Snider and Barri Segal

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO - JULY 28, 2018: A man holds a cigarette in his hand in Santa Fe, New Mexico. (Photo by Robert Alexander/Getty Images)

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FDA Moves to Reduce Cigarette Nicotine

The FDA proposed limiting nicotine levels from combustible tobacco products.

By Steven Ross Johnson

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Is Microdosing Ozempic Effective?

Proponents of Ozempic microdosing claim you'll reap the drug's benefits with fewer side effects. But is taking small doses of GLP-1 agonists safe and effective for weight loss?

By Claire Wolters

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10 Tips to Live to 100

Basic healthy habits can help you reach the golden age of 100 and beyond. Here are tips from experts as well as two centenarians on aging healthily.

By Vanessa Caceres and Micah Yu

Recipes for Health Shots

These trendy and pricey tonics claim to support immunity, inflammation, brain health, energy and more. Here's how to make your own.

By Toby Amidor and Gretel Schueller

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Best Immunity Boosters

While illness isn't always avoidable, especially during the winter months when germs are going around, these immune system boosters can help give you an edge and strengthen your immunity.

By Claire Wolters

Real Estate

The Most Overvalued U.S. Housing Markets

Buying in pricey markets such as Hawaii and California can cost up to 60% or more of local per-capita income.

By Patrick S. Duffy, Dawn Bradbury and Liisa Rajala

Real Estate

Wildfires' Impact on LA's Housing Market

The LA wildfires that burned through much of the region earlier this month wreaked havoc on the local real estate market.

By Josephine Nesbit, Dawn Bradbury and Liisa Rajala

Credit Cards

Best Airline Credit Cards

Find the best airline credit card to earn free flights, loyalty perks and more.

By Adriana Ocañas and Ray Frager

Careers

Best Jobs for Work-Life Balance

These jobs can give you stability, a rewarding career and time to have a personal life.

By Jamela Adam, Katy Marquardt and Susannah Snider

$169,485

That's the median home price in Fort Wayne, Indiana, ranked by U.S. News as the most affordable place to live.

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Best Colleges

Expert advice, rankings and data to help you navigate your education journey and find the best college for you.

How to Write a College Essay

College admissions experts offer tips on selecting a topic as well as writing and...

By Devon Haynie and Cole Claybourn

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U.S. News Guide to College Majors

Options for selecting a college major are numerous and wide-ranging.

By Kara Coleman Fields and Sarah Shelton

Best Graduate Schools

Rankings, data and advice to help you connect your education to your dream career.

Is Graduate School Worth the Cost?

Students must weigh future salary and career prospects against debt and lost earnings.

By Emma Kerr and Sarah Wood

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Should You Get an MBA Degree?

An MBA is ideal for people who want to gain business skills and accelerate their...

By Ilana Kowarski and Cole Claybourn

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Best Colleges

U.S. News provides more than 100 different types of numerical rankings and lists to...

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Best Graduate Schools

U.S. News Best Graduate Schools rankings are designed to help prospective students...

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Best High Schools

The U.S. News rankings include data on nearly 25,000 public high schools in 50 states...

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Best Online Colleges

Find a trustworthy and flexible online college learning option that works best for you...

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U.S. News Scholarship Finder

Looking for scholarships and other financial aid options? Use the Scholarship Finder...

What You Need to Know About College Tuition Costs

The cost of college might seem less expensive at state schools, but sticker prices can be deceiving.

By Sarah Wood

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A Guide to Completing the FAFSA

The FAFSA is the financial aid form for accessing grants, federal student loans and work-study funds.

By Sarah Wood

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Graduate School Application Timeline

If you plan to attend graduate school, it pays to start planning early. Here are some tips.

By Kate Rix

Best Companies to Work For

U.S. News grouped the Best Companies by industry as well as by geographic region so you can easily access information about the workplaces that might be a good fit.

Is Banking a Good Career Path?

A banking career can offer stability, solid pay and growth opportunities.

By Jamela Adam, Katy Marquardt and Susannah Snider

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Are REITs a Good Career Path?

If you’re passionate about real estate or investment management, a career in real...

By Jamela Adam, Katy Marquardt and Susannah Snider

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What to Say When Negotiating Salary

Remember that you’re in your most powerful negotiating position before you’ve been...

By Robin Madell, Katy Marquardt and Susannah Snider

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The Best Jobs in America

These top occupations offer solid growth, robust wages and job safety.

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Careers With the Most Job Security

People in these jobs may be best positioned to ride out future economic instability.

By Haley Bartel , Barri Segal and Susannah Snider

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20 Best STEM Careers

These STEM careers pay well and offer promising opportunities for growth.

By Jamela Adam, Katy Marquardt and Susannah Snider

15 Best Jobs for Remote Workers

These remote jobs allow flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home options.

By Jamela Adam, Katy Marquardt and Susannah Snider

Use ChatGPT for Your Resume

You can use AI to write a resume. But there is a right way – and wrong way – to do it.

By Maryalene LaPonsie, Katy Marquardt and Susannah Snider

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8 Tips for a Career Change Resume

Here are the best ways to craft your career change resume.

By Hallie Crawford, Katy Marquardt and Susannah Snider

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Workplace Benefits for Caregivers

These benefits can help caregivers juggle their many responsibilities.

By Maryalene LaPonsie, Katy Marquardt and Susannah Snider

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How We Determined the Best Companies

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Guide to Pre-Employment Drug Testing

Employers can require prospective workers to take a drug test, but marijuana laws are...

By Maryalene LaPonsie, Katy Marquardt and Susannah Snider

Best Hospitals

Helping patients and families find the best healthcare for more than 30 years. Find the best hospital near you.

2024-2025 Adult Specialties Rankings

See the top hospitals in 15 specialties of complex adult care in the 2024-2025 U.S...

By Anne Pusey Roberts

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Hospitals for Heart & Vascular Surgery

These 10 hospitals outperformed all others in the 2024-2025 U.S. News Best Hospitals...

By Anne Pusey Roberts

Doctors

Find the doctor that is the right fit for you.

How to Find the Best Spinal Surgeon

Discover what makes a good spinal surgeon and how to choose the best one for your...

By Elaine K. Howley and Matthew Otten

Dementia Doctors

Learn about the types of providers who treat patients with age-related cognitive...

By Elaine K. Howley and Jessica Vensel Rundo

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Best OTC Medicine & Health Products

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10 Tips to Live to 100

Basic healthy habits can help you reach the golden age of 100 and beyond. Here are tips from experts as well as two centenarians on aging healthily.

By Vanessa Caceres and Micah Yu

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Rapidly Progressive Dementia

If your loved one experiences sudden cognitive decline, they may be experiencing a rare type of dementia called rapidly progressive dementia.

By Payton Sy and Christine Comizio

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Medicare Part D Changes for 2025

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has triggered a raft of changes to Medicare Part D plans and Medicare Advantage plans that affect prescription drug coverage in 2025. Here’s what to know.

By Elaine K. Howley and Aviva Patz

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Jenny Craig vs. WeightWatchers (WW)

These two commercial diet programs focus on weight loss, but they use different approaches to help you achieve that goal.

By Kathleen Zelman

Best Car Rankings

From rankings and reviews to cars for sale in your area – we've done all the car‑buying research so you don't have to.

Best SUV Rankings

Our SUV rankings are based on two types of information: published reviews from...

Best Truck Rankings

See our comprehensive list of the best pickup trucks.

Best Hybrid Rankings

See our list of the best hybrids based on our expert reviews and rankings.

Best EV Rankings

Find the best electric cars, SUVs and trucks based on our EV rankings.

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U.S. News Best Price Program

More than 300,000 car shoppers have purchased or leased a car through the U.S. News Best Price Program. Shoppers have seen savings of $2,287 off MSRP across all vehicles.

Best New Car Deals This Month

This is a great time to shop for a new car, truck or SUV, especially as automakers...

Best Lease Deals This Month

Here are the most recent incentives, which should give you an idea of what might be...

Best Used Car Deals This Month

Certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles are worth a look if you're shopping for a used car.

Browse Cars and Trucks

Find expert reviews, photos and pricing for All Cars and Trucks from U.S. News & World Report.

Advice

Best Compact Cars for the Money

Explore the 2025 Best Compact Cars for the Money. These models offer top-notch quality...

By Blair Travers, Rachel Shuster and Nate Parsons

Best Compact SUVs for the Money

To determine the Best Compact SUV for the Money, we analyze each vehicle in the class...

By Cherise Threewitt, Rachel Shuster and Nate Parsons

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

We compared value and quality to find the best hybrid cars money can buy in 2025.

By Kristen Hall-Geisler, Jill Leonard and Cody Trotter

Best Used Car Rankings

If you're planning to buy a used car, our rankings highlight the best used cars for every budget.

Compare Cars

Compare vehicles and see how they stack up against each other in terms of rankings, performance, features, specs, safety, prices and more.

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Compare Auto Loan Rates

Use our car financing tools to apply for a new or used car loan, or to refinance your current vehicle.

Best Credit Cards

U.S. News evaluated hundreds of credit card offers and selected the best credit cards for every type of consumer.

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Best Balance Transfer Cards

A balance transfer credit card allows you to move one or more account balances to the...

By Adriana Ocañas and Ray Frager

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Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards

Find the best travel credit cards to earn free flights, loyalty perks and more.

By Adriana Ocañas and Ray Frager

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Best Rewards Credit Cards

Rewards credit cards entice with points, miles or cash back, but make sure rewards...

By Adriana Ocañas and Ray Frager

A savings account can be a good place to keep your money easily accessible while still earning interest. U.S. News' experts analyzed banks across the country to find accounts with low minimums and high interest rates. The national average annual percentage yield for savings accounts is 0.45%.