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Israeli military say 10 more Israelis, 4 Thai nationals released by Hamas in latest truce
JERUSALEM - Hamas released 16 hostages late Wednesday in the last swap for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel under the current Gaza truce, as international mediators raced to seal another extension to allow further exchanges and prolong the halt … more
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U.S. life expectancy rose last year, but it remains below its pre-pandemic level
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. life expectancy rose last year — by more than a year — but still isn't close to what it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022 rise was mainly due to the … more
U.S. Air Force Osprey crashes off Japan during training, killing at least one of the eight on board
TOKYO (AP) — A U.S. Air Force Osprey based in Japan crashed during a training mission Wednesday off of the country's southern coast, killing at least one of the eight crew members, the Japanese … more
Five journalists were shot in one day in Mexico, officials confirm
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's president said Wednesday that two of four news photographers who were shot Tuesday are in serious condition, as prosecutors confirmed that a fifth journalist was … more
Hamas and Israel exchange more hostages for prisoners on 5th day of truce
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip - Hamas released 12 hostages and Israel released 30 Palestinian prisoners on Tuesday, the fifth day of a fragile cease-fire that has enabled humanitarian aid to flow into Gaza and that mediators hope to extend even as … more
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Israel says 12 more hostages have been freed by Hamas and have arrived in Egypt
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A fragile truce between Israel and Hamas held for a fifth day Tuesday, as the militant group released more hostages to delay the expected resumption of the war. … more
Nikki Haley wins backing from powerful Koch network as she aims to take on Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans for Prosperity, the political arm of the powerful Koch network, formally endorsed Nikki Haley's presidential campaign on Tuesday, promising to commit its nationwide … more
Fragile truce in Gaza holds as talks go on to extend Israel-Hamas cease-fire
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A fragile truce between Israel and Hamas held for a fifth day on Tuesday, and the militant group has promised to release more hostages to delay the expected … more
Hunter Biden tells Congress he'll testify publicly, setting up a potential high-stakes face-off
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden offered Tuesday to testify publicly before Congress, striking a defiant note in response to a subpoena from Republicans and setting up a potential high-stakes … more
Indian rescuers pull out all 41 workers who were trapped in a tunnel for 17 days
UTTARKASHI, India (AP) — All 41 construction workers who were trapped in a collapsed mountain tunnel in northern India for more than two weeks were pulled out on Tuesday, bringing a happy end … more
U.S. tells Israel any ground campaign in southern Gaza must limit further civilian displacement
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has told Israel that it must work to avoid "significant further displacement" of Palestinian civilians in southern Gaza if it renews its ground … more
'You'll die in this pit': Takeaways from secret recordings of Russian soldiers in Ukraine
Secretly recorded calls of Russian soldiers speaking from the front lines in Ukraine with loved ones back home offer a rare glimpse of the war through Russian eyes. As the war in Ukraine grinds into its second winter, a growing number of Russian … more
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Qatar is the go-to mediator in Mideast war. Its unprecedented Tel Aviv trip saved a shaky truce
JERUSALEM (AP) - The deal seemed on the verge of unraveling. Hamas had accused Israel of failing to keep its side of the bargain and Israel was threatening to resume its lethal onslaught on the Gaza Strip. That was the point at which a Qatari jet … more
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Tensions simmer as newcomers, immigrants with deeper U.S. roots strive for work permits
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) - In New York, migrants at a city-run shelter grumble that relatives who settled before them refuse to offer a bed. In Chicago, a provider of mental health services to people in the country illegally pivoted to new arrivals … more
President Joe Biden plans to skip U.N. climate talks beginning this week in Dubai
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to skip the annual climate talks in Dubai this week, an event that is expected to draw heads of state and diplomats from roughly 200 nations and the … more
Israel and Hamas agree to extend truce for two more days, and free more hostages and prisoners
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday, the Qatari government said, bringing the prospect of a longer halt to their deadliest … more
Beef is a way of life in Texas, but it's hard on the planet. This rancher thinks she can change that
ROSSTON, Texas - The cattle part as Meredith Ellis edges her small four-wheeler through the herd, silently counting the cows and their calves. It's the way she starts most days on her 3,000-acre Texas ranch: ensuring all the cattle are safe, … more
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Retailers offer big deals for Black Friday weekend, but will shoppers spend?
NEW YORK - Stores stepped up discounts and other enticements on Black Friday to entice shoppers holding out for the best deals. But retailers worry those may not be enough. Consumers are coming under pressure as their savings dwindle and their … more
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Hard-to-eradicate 'super pigs' in Canada threaten to invade U.S.
MINNEAPOLIS - An exploding population of hard-to-eradicate "super pigs" in Canada is threatening to spill south of the border, and northern states like Minnesota, North Dakota and Montana are taking steps to stop the invasion. In Canada, the wild … more
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Not just kid play anymore: Toy companies aim more products at older adults
NEW YORK (AP) - Toymakers are tweaking original classic games or coming out with new ones that embrace an audience that's been around for a while: people over 65 years old. The products are being marketed as a way for older folks to sharpen their … more
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