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Ahead of visit to Israel, US's Blinken presses Hamas to accept new proposal for Gaza cease-fire

The United States is stepping up pressure for a cease-fire deal in Gaza More »

 

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Israel-Hamas war protesters defy Columbia University's deadline to disband camp or face suspension

Protesters of the war in Gaza who are encamped at Columbia University have defied a deadline to disband with chants, clapping and drumming More »

 

What is the International Criminal Court and why it has Israeli officials worried

Israeli officials sound increasingly concerned that the International Criminal Court could issue arrest warrants for the country’s leaders more than six months into the Israel-Hamas war More »

 

Blinken says Israel still must do more to boost humanitarian aid to Gaza

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel must still do more to increase the flow of humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza Strip More »

 

Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms

Small towns in Oklahoma are beginning a long cleanup after tornadoes flattened home and buildings and killed at least four people, including an infant More »

 

At least 45 people die in western Kenya after a dam collapses following heavy rains

Kenya's Interior Ministry says at least 45 people have died and dozens are missing after a dam collapsed following heavy rains More »

 

A Florida sheriff says 10 people were wounded by gunfire after a fight broke out at a party venue

Authorities in Florida say 10 people were wounded by a teenage gunman who opened fire during a crowded private party at a rented venue More »

 

West Virginia and North Carolina's transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule

A federal appeals court has ruled that West Virginia and North Carolina’s refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory More »

 

Numerous law enforcement officers have been struck by gunfire in North Carolina city, police say

Police in North Carolina say numerous law enforcement officers have been struck by gunfire in Charlotte More »

 

Affluent Americans are driving US economy and likely delaying need for Fed rate cuts

Older Americans are fueling a sustained boost to the U.S. economy More »

 

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