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Israel and Hamas measures get a look as most US state legislatures meet for first time since Oct. 7
A New Jersey legislator is calling to reimburse the travel costs of state residents who had to evacuate from Israel.
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Hamas leader visits Cairo as talks over another Gaza cease-fire gather pace
Ismail Haniyeh’s visit Wednesday is part of a flurry of diplomacy aimed at securing another cease-fire and swap of hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
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Storied U.S. Steel to be acquired for more than $14 billion by Nippon Steel
The transaction is worth about $14.9 billion when including the assumption of debt.
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Pope Francis approves Catholic blessings for same-sex couples, but not for marriage
The Vatican said priests may bless same-sex couples in informal settings, such as a meeting or visit to a shrine, so long as the blessing does not appear to endorse a marriage
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Israel faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarm about its conduct in Gaza
The deadly shooting of three hostages who waved a white flag has added to mounting concerns about Israel's wartime conduct.
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Biden takes a tougher stance on Israel’s ‘indiscriminate bombing’ of Gaza
The president's comments reflected a harder-than-usual assessment of Israel’s decisions since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas.
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With Ukraine aid in peril, Zelenskyy pleads his case on Capitol Hill and at the White House
Biden's request for a $110 billion U.S. aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security needs is at serious risk of collapse in Congress.
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Houston, we have a tomato: ISS astronauts locate missing fruit (or vegetable)
A missing tomato sparked a mystery for the astronauts on board the International Space Station — and it's finally been solved after months of accusations and intrigue.
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Battles rage across Gaza as Israel indicates it’s willing to fight for months or more to beat Hamas
About 90% of Gaza’s 2.3 million people have been displaced within the besieged territory, where U.N. agencies say there is no safe place to flee.
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Hanukkah celebrations inspire Jewish joy despite war and increasing antisemitism
The war between Israel and Hamas and a rise in antisemitism has many Jews unsure how to celebrate Hanukkah this year. Some say they're focusing on hope and hospitality.
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Israel presses ahead with bombarding Gaza, including areas it told Palestinians to evacuate to
The strikes came a day after the United States vetoed a United Nations resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza, despite its wide support.
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The U.S. has vetoed a Gaza cease-fire resolution in the U.N. Security Council
The United States was the only country to vote against a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.
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U.S. unveils war crimes charges against 4 Russian-allied troops
The indictment, unsealed in the Eastern District of Virginia, marks the first time the U.S. has brought war crimes charges in connection with the Russian assault on Ukraine.
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Israel moves into Gaza’s second-largest city and intensifies strikes in bloody new phase of the war
The military says its forces are “in the heart” of Khan Younis, which has emerged as the first target in the expanded ground offensive into southern Gaza.
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Pa. pols, White House react to viral Goldie chant in Philly
The Philly Palestine Coalition, which organized the protest, previously called for a boycott of the establishment for its support of the IDF.
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