As Israel battles Hamas, all eyes are on Hezbollah, the wild card on its northern border
By KAREEM CHEHAYEB and ABBY SEWELL Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Will Lebanon’s heavily armed Hezbollah militia join the Israel-Hamas war?…
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The morgue at Gaza’s biggest hospital is overflowing as Israeli attacks intensify
By ISABEL DEBRE, SAMYA KULLAB and MOHAMMED JAHJOUH Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The morgue at Gaza’s biggest hospital, Shifa in…
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US and Qatar agree to prevent disbursal of recently unfrozen Iranian funds as Israel-Hamas war rages
By MATTHEW LEE, MARY CLARE JALONICK and SEUNG MIN KIM ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Qatar have reached an agreement that the…
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A possible Israeli ground war looms in Gaza. What weapons are wielded by those involved?
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli ground offensive in Gaza would further escalate the war raging since Hamas launched…
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United Nations agencies urge calm in northwest Syria after biggest escalation in attacks since 2019
By OMAR ALBAM Associated Press DANA, Syria (AP) — United Nations humanitarian officials have sounded an alarm over a humanitarian crisis in…
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Blinken pledges US support for Israel will never falter as he likens Hamas’ crimes to ISIS
(CNN) — The United States will never falter from its support for Israel, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday, adding Hamas’ “litany…
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10 groundbreaking Filipino Americans in US history
Stacker combed the web and found 10 Filipino Americans who have made significant contributions and accomplishments in U.S. history.…
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As Israeli military retaliates, Palestinians say civilians are paying the price in strikes on Gaza
By ISABEL DEBRE and FATIMA SHBEIR Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hallways filled with screaming voices. A terrible stench in the…
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New York officer fatally shoots man in fencing mask who charged police with 2 swords, police say
ELWOOD, N.Y. (AP) — A police officer has shot and killed a man who charged at authorities with two swords on New York’s Long Island, and the…
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After a hard fight to clear militants, Israeli soldiers find a scene of destruction, slain children
By SAM McNEIL Associated Press KIBBUTZ BE’ERI, Israel (AP) — Trudging down a cul-de-sac turned to rubble, an Israeli army commander stopped…
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Mexican official says military obstructs probe into human rights abuses during country’s ‘dirty war’
By DANIEL SHAILER Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — A Mexican government official says the military continues to obstruct the search for truth…
Continue Reading Initial US intelligence suggests Iran was surprised by the Hamas attack on Israel
Originally Published: 11 OCT 23 10:39 ET Updated: 11 OCT 23 15:42 ET By Zachary Cohen, Katie Bo Lillis, Natasha Bertrand and Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN)…
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House Republicans face day of uncertainty as speaker vote looms
(ABC NEWS) — House Republicans scrambled Tuesday to coalesce behind a speaker candidate one day before their party vote, questioning Reps. Jim…
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First plane carrying US ammunition lands in Israel, country’s defense forces says
(CNN) — The first supply of US weapons since Israel faced a devastating attack by Hamas arrived in Israel late Tuesday evening, the Israel Defense…
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From bus stops to laundromats, cities embrace play to help kids learn
The 74 looks at cities across America that are quietly building play-oriented installations to layer on learning where families already spend…
Continue Reading Watch: Biden addresses Israel’s war with Hamas
Originally Published: 10 OCT 23 10:29 ET Updated: 10 OCT 23 12:46 ET By MJ Lee and Kevin Liptak, CNN Washington (CNN) — Within hours of the deadly…
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Kaiser Permanente workers warn of potential second strike
(CNN) — A coalition of unions representing thousands of Kaiser Permanente health care workers warned they will walk off the job again next month…
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Gov. Abbott announces over $4M in funding to secure Jewish schools and synagogues across Texas amid Israel-Hamas war
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Texas Governor Greg Abbott took two actions Monday related to the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. This included spending…
Continue Reading Israeli defense minister orders ‘complete siege’ of Gaza, as Hamas threatens hostages
Originally Published: 09 OCT 23 02:01 ET Updated: 09 OCT 23 17:49 ET By Hadas Gold, Eyad Kourdi, Jonny Hallam, Ibrahim Dahman and Helen Regan, CNN…
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11 US citizens dead in Israel conflict, Biden says
Originally Published: 09 OCT 23 08:34 ET Updated: 09 OCT 23 17:31 ET By Arlette Saenz, Betsy Klein and MJ Lee, CNN Washington (CNN) — Eleven US…
Continue Reading 9 US citizens dead in Israel conflict, US National Security Council says
Originally Published: 09 OCT 23 08:34 ET Updated: 09 OCT 23 10:18 ET By Arlette Saenz and Betsy Klein, CNN Washington (CNN) — Nine US citizens have…
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Hawaii’s ‘overtourism’ becomes growing debate as West Maui reopens for visitors
West Maui began reopening Sunday to visitors just two months after a wildfire devastated the town of Lahaina. The reopening did not…
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Israel declares war, bombards Gaza and battles to dislodge Hamas fighters after surprise attack
By TIA GOLDENBERG and WAFAA SHURAFA Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli government formally declared war and gave the green light…
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El Pasoans react to attack on Israel
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After learning of the Hamas attack on Israel Saturday, El Pasoans are deliberating not only on where tensions stand in the…
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5 ways AI could influence nursing in the coming years
Using various news articles and research studies, Incredible Health compiled five ways AI is poised to change nursing careers in the…
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Are we about to face an EV technician shortage?
Automoblog dives into the question of whether the rapid influx of electric vehicles on US roadways is leading to a technician shortage and what…
Continue Reading Nobel Peace Prize won by Narges Mohammadi for ‘fight against the oppression of women in Iran’
Originally Published: 06 OCT 23 05:02 ET Updated: 06 OCT 23 10:15 ET By Christian Edwards, Ed Upright and Jomana Karadsheh, CNN (CNN) — The 2023…
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What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history
By HALLIE GOLDEN and CHRISTINE FERNANDO Associated Press From Alcatraz Island to a park in New York City, Native American people will celebrate their…
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These 2 charts show how Gen Z is changing the makeup of the LGBTQ+ population in the US
For the 35th annual National Coming Out Day, Stacker compiled data to show how young LGBTQ+ Americans are owning their…
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Millions of children are displaced due to extreme weather events. Climate change will make it worse
By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL and CAMILLE FASSETT Associated Press Storms, floods, fires and other extreme weather events led to more than 43 million…
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