In our series, A More Perfect Union, we aim to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. Today, we are taking a trip down memory lane to the days when jumping double dutch was a go-to pastime for African-American girls. Nikki Battiste reports. Source

A real-life Iron Man has shattered a Guinness world record. British inventor Richard Browning went 85 mph in a jet suit. That’s more than double the previous record that he set two years ago. Anthony Mason has more. Source

They are holding their separate press conferences a day after two key witnesses testified in the first public hearing in the House impeachment inquiry​ Source

An estimated 20 million Americans have undergone the procedure to correct nearsightedness and improve distance vision Source

Nike’s direct sales to consumers are growing, and some analysts say its split with Amazon could curb counterfeiting Source

“Income is not keeping pace with expenses,” expert says in noting the prevalence of financial hardships Source

In 2018, Delaware and New Jersey became the first states to ban marriage under the age of 18 without exception. But in the rest of the country, there are still legal processes allowing children to get married. Advocates are working hard to change the laws, but they’re running into some surprising opposition – on both sides of the political spectrum. Source

For the first time in more than a decade, Celine Dion is touring the U.S. as part of her 10th world tour. The Canadian powerhouse is performing more than 100 shows. On Friday she’ll release her 27th studio album, “Courage.” The album and tour come more than three years after the death of René Angélil, her husband and manager. Gayle King got exclusive backstage access at her first U.S. stop. Source

For the Canadian powerhouse, the rush backstage before a big show never gets old Source

The death of an American teacher in the Dominican Republic is being investigated as murder. Police say they found Patricia Anton in her apartment in Puerto Plata. Her hands and feet were bound. Officials say the 63-year-old was strangled. Jericka Duncan reports. Source