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Chants of 'intifada' ring out from pro-Palestinian protests. But what's it mean?
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Chants calling for “intifada” have been a prominent feature of pro-Palestinian student protests. It’s a charged word whose use is perceived differently by people with opposing views of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Florida deputy who shot U.S. airman Roger Fortson has been fired
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On Friday, the Okaloosa County, Fla., Sheriff’s Department said that Deputy Eddie Duran was fired following the completion of an administrative internal affairs investigation amid Fortson’s death.
A Visit to the Gateway for Ukrainian Prisoners of War Freed from Russia
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The Ukrainian border town of Krasnopillia, in the country's northeast, is near the only open checkpoint between Ukraine and Russia. When Ukrainians are freed from Russian captivity, or when the bodies of dead Ukrainian soldiers are returned, they usually come through the town. Our correspondent visited and found the returning countrymen are always
In a remote Indian state, trading cash and gifts for votes is an open secret
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India's election commission says bribery is one of the biggest challenges to free and fair elections. In tiny Arunachal Pradesh, some voters receive the equivalent of up to a year's average earnings.
Trump repeats claims -- without evidence -- that his trial was rigged
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Former President Donald Trump reiterated many of claims – without evidence -- that his criminal trial was rigged, a day after a New York jury found him guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records.
Should you be friends with your ex? 3 questions to ask yourself
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Thoughtful prompts to help determine whether or not you should be friends with an ex — and what kind of friendship you both want.
Former President Trump found guilty on all 34 felony charges in hush money trial
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A Manhattan jury found former President Donald Trump guilty of all 34 counts of falsifying business records to illegally influence the 2016 election. Trump’s sentencing is scheduled for July 11.
When an adoptee reunites with birth siblings abroad: 'There's no instruction manual'
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Reuniting with birth siblings after an international adoption is a challenging — and emotionally charged — mission. Here are stories from four families.
U.S. and Chinese defense chiefs hold first official meeting in Singapore
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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Chinese counterpart met for the first time in Singapore on Friday, as Washington and Beijing seek to head off potential conflict in the region.
Police officer, suspect among 3 dead in Minneapolis shooting
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A Minneapolis police officer was killed when he responded to a shooting call and was providing medical attention to a man who shot him. The suspected gunman and another person were also killed.
U.S. and Britain strike Houthi rebel targets in Yemen after surge in shipping attacks
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American and British fighter jets and U.S. ships hit a wide range of Houthi targets in Yemen in response to a recent surge in attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, U.S. officials said.
What Is Hamas' Capability and Strategy Now?
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Nearly eight months ago, Israel reacted to the attacks of October 7th by invading Gaza with the goal of destroying Hamas. Our correspondent in Tel Aviv examines how close they are to achieving that goal but looking at Hamas' capability on three fronts: on the battlefield, in continuing to govern and controlling the narrative. For more coverage of a
A verdict has been reached in Trump’s New York trial and will be announced soon
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Twelve New York jurors have reached a verdict in former President Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial — the first for a former or sitting U.S. president. Their decision will be read aloud in a Manhattan courtroom soon.
1.5 million adult bed rails are recalled following 2 reports of entrapment deaths
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission says users of Medline's “Bed Assist Bars" can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the product and the side of a mattress when it's attached to a bed.
A 3rd human case of bird flu detected, this one with respiratory symptoms
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The patient got infected from exposure to dairy cows. Health officials say risk to the general public remains low.