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Princeton celebrates release of Evan Gershkovich from Russian prison
Evan Gershkovich was released as part of the largest multi-prisoner swap since the end of the Cold War. He is expected to be on U.S. soil Thursday evening.
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Evan Gershkovich was designated as wrongfully detained, as was Paul Whelan, who was detained in December 2018 after traveling to Russia for a wedding.
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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is killed in Iran by an alleged Israeli strike, threatening escalation
The assassination of Hamas’ top political leader was potentially explosive amid the region's volatile, intertwined conflicts.
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Bethlehem’s Moravian Church settlement added to list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The 10-acre settlement joins Philadelphia’s Independence Hall and Stewart Township’s Fallingwater on the list.
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Listen 0:50No Ceasefire No Vote campaign in Pa. pressures Harris, Dems on Gaza
Voters who pledge are withholding support from Kamala Harris barring a permanent ceasefire in Gaza or a promise to implement an arms embargo against Israel.
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Listen 1:03Harris says she ‘will not be silent’ about humanitarian toll in Gaza
In her remarks, which came after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Harris also said she held an “unwavering commitment to Israel."
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In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu vows ‘total victory’ in Gaza and denounces U.S. protesters
Netanyahu’s combative speech offered no sign that his visit to the U.S. could bring some progress in months of U.S.-led mediation for a cease-fire and hostage-release.
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Olympic Games Paris 2024: What sports are you excited about?
Olympic dreams in the City of Love. The opening ceremony for the games is on Friday and Paris is getting ready. We preview local athletes headed to France and their sports.
Air Date: July 24, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:35How is the Philly area impacted by the global IT outage? Here’s what to know
Millions of people worldwide are impacted by an IT outage that has affected airlines, banks and hospitals. Here’s what we know so far.
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Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world
The issue affected Microsoft 365 apps and services, Visa, ADT security, Amazon, and airlines including American Airlines and Delta.
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Hundreds of Palestine activists protest Israel in Philadelphia amid Gaza peace negotiations
Activists gathered in Rittenhouse Square on Independence Day before marching to Center City. Protesters said they see little hope in a “hypocritical” U.S.–backed peace plan.
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Fetterman traveled to Israel and met with Netanyahu despite blowback on the left
Fetterman said progressives who refuse to vote for President Biden over his handling of the war in Gaza could cost Democrats the election.
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Pennsylvania Senate passes bill to bar universities and pension funds from divesting from Israel
The bill won support from all but one Republican and most Democrats. It now goes to the House.
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Principles laid out Monday call on tech companies, advertisers and media to refrain from using disinformation and hate speech for any purpose and ensure the ethical use of AI.
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Netanyahu says he won’t agree to a deal that ends the war in Gaza, testing the latest truce proposal
The Israeli prime minister made the comments in an interview with an Israeli TV channel late Sunday. They could represent another setback for mediators trying to end the war.
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