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Associated Press |
Gaza hospitals face a health crisis as they grapple with critically low supplies and fuel, while tending to the overwhelming influx of wounded patients from the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas. |
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NBC News |
Recovered "top secret" Hamas documents reveal plans to target Israeli elementary schools and a youth center in Kfar Sa'ad, with the intent to maximize civilian casualties, including children, and take hostages. |
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NPR |
Two-thirds of Americans support the U.S. backing Israel in its conflict with Hamas, but there are notable generational and racial divides; Biden's pro-Israel stance hasn't enhanced his political approval. |
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CNN |
In an interview with Michael Smerconish, Gaetz defended his vote for Jim Jordan as Speaker and addressed criticism for potentially leaving the House without a speaker after moving against McCarthy. |
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Semafor |
MSNBC has removed three of their Muslim anchors after Hamas's attack on Israel; NBC cites coincidence, but internal debates underscore the network's Middle East coverage challenges. |
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Politico |
Amid intra-family tensions, RFK Jr.'s shift from a Democratic to an independent presidential unsettles Republicans, divides the Kennedy family, with some seeing potential benefits for Biden. |
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The Hill |
Biden's response to the attacks in Israel has garnered bipartisan praise and contrasted sharply with Trump's approach, highlighting a difference in foreign policy and leadership between the presidents. |
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The Atlantic |
Storming into Gaza will fulfill Hamas's wish. It's a trap. Hamas's ruthless attack on southern Israel displayed militant ingenuity and highlighted Israeli intelligence and defense weaknesses. |
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The Sun |
During a pro-Palestine march in London, clashes erupted with police, resulting in 15 arrests, as 50,000 demonstrators showed solidarity with Palestine amid the conflict in the Middle East. |
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The Hollywood Reporter |
Taylor Swift's concert movie "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" is projected to have a record-breaking domestic opening of around $100 million, positioning it as the highest-grossing concert film ever. |
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The Wall Street Journal |
‘No Labels' extensive polling for an independent 2024 presidential ticket indicates their unity approach would challenge Donald Trump significantly, drawing evenly from both major parties. |
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ABC News |
Israel is preparing for a ground offensive in Gaza following a Hamas attack, with international scrutiny on Israel's adherence to the "rules of war" and humanitarian laws amidst concerns for civilian safety. |
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Al Jazeera |
The UN warns that over two million Palestinians face a critical water shortage due to Israeli restrictions, heightening risks of waterborne diseases and underscoring the need for immediate aid. |
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The Fire Philly |
As colleges are increasingly called upon to announce positions on social and political issues, the Kalven Report reminds us that colleges are not critics — they are “the home and sponsor of critics.” |
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Dallas Observer |
North Texas has seen a spike in neo-Nazi activities, including public displays and antisemitic propaganda, with white supremacist Nick Fuentes gaining traction and affiliating with prominent GOP figures. |
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Yahoo! News |
15-year-old Quinn Mitchell, known for a confrontational exchange with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, was escorted out of a New Hampshire GOP event for allegedly being disruptive, only to return shortly after. |
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The Messenger |
WD Lab Grown Diamonds, a US lab-grown diamond producer, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy amid plummeting natural diamond prices, despite the growing popularity of synthetic diamonds. |
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WPLG |
After the devastating wildfire in Lahaina, displaced students from their schools, parents face a tough decision as schools near the burn zone reopen, amid concerns over safety and potential toxins. |
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KPNX |
The Tohono O'odham Nation criticized the decision not to charge Border Patrol agents for the fatal shooting of tribe member Raymond Mattia and pledged to seek justice through other means. |
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Deadline |
Olympic champion Mary Lou Retton, hospitalized with a rare pneumonia, is making significant progress in ICU, with her daughter McKenna Kelley noting reduced reliance on medical machines. |
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By Malcolm Lazin |
In the shadow of Col. Kit Carson's 1864 strategy, Israel grapples with a historic decision: engage in a ground invasion or employ a patient siege against Hamas – which path holds the key to victory and international support? |
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For the Left |
Reps. Tom Tiffany and Andy Ogles have introduced the GAZA Act, aiming to prohibit Palestinian resettlement in the US due to national security and vetting concerns. |
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For the Right |
U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell penalized Rudy Giuliani for not adhering to court orders and hiding finances; this will impact his defense in the upcoming December defamation trial. |
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