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Qatar says Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow ‘as soon as possible’
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A four-day cease-fire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas was set to begin Friday morning, Qatar said after a daylong delay extended the agony for those hoping for some relief from the deal, which is to bring the release of dozens of hostages held by militants and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.How the hostage deal came about: Negotiations stumbled, but persistence finally won out
Negotiations to free the hostages held by Hamas hardly ran smoothly. Hamas resisted as Israel laid waste to huge areas of Gaza. But talks proceeded, aided by intermediaries in Qatar, eventually leading to Wednesday's agreement.
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German police raid homes connected to Hamas, pro-Palestinian groups
German authorities took a stand against radical Islamic terrorism by searching 15 properties on Thursday allegedly connected with Hamas' activities.
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More than 43,000 people went to the polls for a Louisiana election. A candidate won by 1 vote
In the northwest corner of Louisiana, a candidate for parish sheriff is demanding a recount after losing by a single vote in an election where more than 43,000 people voted.
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US warship shoots down attack drones over the Red Sea | CNN Politics
A US warship shot down “multiple one-way attack drones” launched from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen on Thursday morning local time, according to the United States Central Command.
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Israel-Hamas war live updates: Cease-fire begins as part of hostage deal
Follow NBC News' coverage for live updates about the Israel-Hamas war: Pause in fighting begins, Gaza hostages to be released.
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Americans are losing benefits. That could hurt Biden in 2024.
Expiring Covid benefits and new limits on safety net programs threaten to hit Americans' pocketbooks — especially among core parts of the Democratic electorate.
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Trump knocks prosecutor, ‘Radical Left Lunatics’ in Thanksgiving message
Former President Trump wished his supporters a happy Thanksgiving in a Truth Social post early Thursday while slamming New York’s attorney general, the judge overseeing his civil fraud case, President Biden and the “Radical Left Lunatics.” “Happy Thanksgiving to ALL, including the Racist &...
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Trump rages about judge and law clerk while gag order is paused in New York fraud trial
The ex-president renewed his attacks on Judge Arthur Engoron’s law clerk in a Thanksgiving Day post. A gag order banning attacks on the clerk is on pause until at least Nov. 27.
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Biden tells Americans "we have to bring the nation together" in Thanksgiving comments
President Biden and his family are spending Thanksgiving in Nantucket, Massachusetts, per their family tradition.
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Chinese hospitals ‘overwhelmed with sick children’ after surge in respiratory illness
China has reported an increase in respiratory illnesses as it enters its first full flu season since lifting Covid restrictions. The WHO says the spike is caused by known pathogens, and does not pose a global threat.
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Trump tells Argentina's President-elect Javier Milei he plans to visit Buenos Aires
Former President Donald Trump has told Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei that he plans to travel to the South American country so the two can meet. Milei’s office said Thursday that Trump called Milei to congratulate the right-wing populist on his election victory.
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Gaza truce takes effect after 7 weeks of war
Four-day pause in fighting to be accompanied by release of 150 Palestinian prisoners, 50 captives in Gaza, entry of aid.
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Bahrain seeks to balance anger over Gaza with ties to Israel, US
Bahrain has been walking a political tightrope since war erupted in Gaza as it seeks to ease public fury at a conflict that has killed thousands of Palestinians while preserving a deal with Israel that brought the Gulf state closer to the United States.
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Biden campaign released guide of how to respond to 'crazy MAGA nonsense' from relatives during the holidays
The Biden-Harris HQ account was skewered on social media for releasing a list of prepared talking points to argue with conservative relatives during Thanksgiving dinner.
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Gaza has become a moonscape in war. When the battles stop, many fear it will remain uninhabitable
Israel’s bombardment has become one of the most intense air campaigns since World War II, said a director of a London-based conflict monitor.
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Terrible Choices and Deep Distrust: The Path to the Hostage Deal
WASHINGTON — When it was all said and done, the deal to release some of the hostages held by Hamas came down to two critical phone calls ultimately forcing each side to make a tough concession. The Israelis were insisting that it was not enough to free just 50 of the roughly 240 hostages. They...
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Thailand says 12 hostages freed in Gaza; Israeli media report others being handed over
The first Israeli women and children hostages due to be released under the first ceasefire deal of the war with Hamas were being freed on Friday, Israeli TV channels reported, and Thailand said 12 Thai workers were also released.
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Biden says 'fingers crossed' for hostage release as officials describe his role, backstory
Officials called the negotiations an "extremely excruciating process."
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How JP Morgan got out out of Russian sanctions in New Jersey — for now
But the state backed off its entire sanctions law amid a legal challenge.
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CNN Exclusive: Inside Ukraine’s fight for the Dnipro River | CNN
As Serhiy Ostapenko hunkered down in his pickup truck, hiding under trees for cover in the dead of night, the crashing booms of Russian bombardment rumbled around him.
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Ukraine battles ‘elaborate’ Russian defences as Putin condemns Israel’s war
Putin says world should try and stop ‘tragedy’ in Gaza as Russian forces reportedly kill civilians in Ukraine’s Kherson.
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Violent clashes break out in Dublin after knife attack that injured 3 children, one seriously
Violent clashes have broken out in central Dublin after a 5-year-old girl was seriously injured in a knife attack that also saw a woman and two other young children hospitalized.
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Far-right populist Wilders books major victory in Dutch election-exit poll | CNN
Dutch anti-EU far-right populist Geert Wilders will start looking for coalition partners on Thursday after a massive election win that is set to have wide repercussions in the Netherlands and Europe.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City was temporarily paused when Pro-Palestinian protesters glued themselves to the parade route.
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Cease-fire between Hamas and Israel begins as first round of hostages to be released
The first hostages are scheduled to be released at 4 p.m. local time, Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Thursday.
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Want to Know What’s Bedeviling Biden? TikTok Economics May Hold Clues.
WASHINGTON — Look at economic data, and you’d think that young voters would be riding high right now. Unemployment remains low. Job opportunities are plentiful. Inequality is down, wage growth is finally beating inflation, and the economy has expanded rapidly this year. Look at TikTok, and you...
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Israel-Hamas war updates: Israel bombs UN school, killing ‘at least 27’
Attack comes ahead of the expected beginning of a truce and release of captives and prisoners on Friday.
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Putin's peace talk comments send a signal to the West; Kremlin says Europe poses a threat to Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin's comments on Wednesday were designed to pile pressure on the West to push Ukraine back to the negotiating table, analysts say.
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Former Obama official charged with harassment, stalking of halal cart vendor
Stuart Seldowitz, the man seen harassing a halal food cart vendor in New York City over his Egyptian origin and Islamic faith, was charged with harassment and stalking.
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For teen girls victimized by ‘deepfake’ nudes, there is little recourse
The FBI has warned that technology used to create pornographic deepfake photos and videos was improving and being used for harassment and sextortion.
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US electric vehicle sales to hit record this year, but still lag behind China and Germany
Electric vehicle sales are expected to hit a record 9% of all passenger vehicles in the U.S. this year, according to Atlas Public Policy. That will be up from 7.3% of new car sales in 2022.
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Brothels that allegedly hosted political, military leaders raked in 'astounding' amounts of money: prosecutors
Prosecutors have said the three individuals charged with operating brothels that allegedly serviced military and political leaders raked in an "astounding" amount of money.
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How 2024 Presidential Candidates commemorated Thanksgiving
With the Iowa caucuses fewer than 60 days away, the 2024 Presidential candidates are using the Thanksgiving holiday to rile voters up.
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China says no 'unusual or novel pathogens' after WHO queries respiratory outbreaks
Beijing tells the WHO it found no "unusual or novel pathogens" in the cases involving children.
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Manchin says third-party ticket is a 'long shot' for potential candidates, including himself
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., says he doubts the success of a third-party bid in the 2024 presidential race, but will aim to influence the major parties' direction back to their foundational values.
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Israel-Hamas war rages with cease-fire delayed, Israeli hostage and Palestinian prisoner families left to hope
Under the agreement reached in Qatar, Hamas is incentivized to release captives that Israel accuses it of seizing during its rampage across southern Israel.
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Israel Gaza live news: Freed hostages named as they arrive in Israel - BBC News
Thirteen Israeli citizens, 10 Thais and one Filipino are released as a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas holds.
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Judge orders two defendants in high-end brothel case to be detained | CNN Politics
Two individuals accused of running brothels in Boston and Virginia will remain behind bars for the time being, a magistrate judge ruled Wednesday following a detention hearing.
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What is the mysterious pneumonia outbreak in China?
The WHO has asked China for more information on the undiagnosed respiratory illness that has spiked since October 2023
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What we know about Israel-Hamas Gaza deal on hostages
The agreement should see Hamas release 50 hostages during a four-day pause in fighting in Gaza.
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US Navy 'excited' by prospect of better communication with China, but says more work needed
The U.S. Navy was "excited" by the prospect of improved operational communications with the Chinese military amid roiling regional tensions, but work was still needed to solidify the next steps, a senior U.S. naval officer said on Friday.
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South Africa, Colombia are fighting drugmakers over access to TB and HIV drugs
In a series of moves experts say signal a shift in how developing countries deal with pharmaceuticals, South Africa, Colombia and others have recently adopted a more combative approach towards drugmakers, pushing back on policies that deny treatment to...
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OxyContin maker's settlement plan divides victims of opioid crisis. Now it's up to the Supreme Court
The legality of an agreement by the maker of OxyContin to settle thousands of lawsuits over the harm done by opioids is going before the Supreme Court.
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Power grid operator warns that shut down of coal plant may disrupt millions
The operator of a power grid in the mid-Atlantic is warning that the planned shutdown of a coal-fired power plant could disrupt and short-change electrical supply before people can replace it.
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FBI: Rainbow Bridge crash, explosion not connected to terrorism
The Rainbow Bridge, which connects the U.S. to Canada at Niagara Falls, New York, was closed Wednesday after a vehicle exploded on the U.S. side of the bridge.
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Brazilian police bust international drug mule ring in Sao Paulo
Police in Sao Paulo have discovered what appeared to be a drug mule ring in the western part of the city
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Bidens to attend Rosalynn Carter tribute service in Georgia
Rosalynn Carter, the former first lady and humanitarian, died Sunday at the age of 96.
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Woman alleges Jamie Foxx sexually assaulted her at New York bar, actor says it 'never happened'
A woman alleges in a new lawsuit that Jamie Foxx sexually assaulted her at a New York bar in 2015. The actor says the incident never happened.
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France to contribute 15,000 soldiers to massive security operation for Paris Olympics
A French army general involved in the preparations says France’s military is planning to contribute 15,000 soldiers to the massive security operation for next year’s Paris Olympics
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Why I’m Not Surprised Turkey Is at the Center of the Eric Adams Scandal
Eric Adams is just the latest politician to be ensnared in a scandal involving Turkey. What is it about the country that makes it so hungry for U.S. influence?
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams denies sexual assault accusation filed by former colleague
The mayor spoke with CBS New York at the Bowery Mission, saying, "The accusation absolutely did not happen."
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The five 'extremely excruciating' weeks of talks that led to the Hamas hostage deal
Vast challenges remain in freeing all 240 hostages. Most of all, Hamas’ claims that it is not holding roughly 100 of the captives.
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Israeli spokesman's shocked face goes viral over bizarre question about hostage deal: 'Left me speechless'
An Israeli spokesman had an astonished reaction after an interviewer repeated a claim that a deal to get back Israeli hostages suggested Palestinians were worth less.
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Nicaragua's Miss Universe title win exposes deep political divide in the Central American country
Nicaragua’s increasingly isolated and repressive government thought it had scored a rare public relations victory last week when Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios won the Miss Universe competition.
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Riots break out in Dublin after stabbing attacks blamed on far-right
Violent riots broke out in Dublin on Thursday, leading to several vehicles being set on fire and gangs of youth clashing with police after a knife attack at a local school left five injured.
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Sen Kennedy's IQ dig at VP Harris sparks backlash from White House, DNC
Republican Sen. John Kennedy's remarks Tuesday on Fox News about how American voters feel about the current White House leadership sparked online backlash.
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Iran secretly executes man over 2022 anti-government protests - sources
Milad Zohrevand, 21, was put to death on Thursday at a prison in western Iran, sources tell the BBC.
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No crime in death of 9-year-old girl struck by Tucson school gate, sheriff says
A sheriff’s investigation into last week’s death of a 9-year-old girl in an accident at a Tucson elementary school found no evidence of any criminal violations.
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Dublin riot live updates: Police chief blames disorder on 'far-right hooligans' - BBC News
Violent disorder followed a knife attack in the Irish capital on Thursday afternoon which left children injured.
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Former Obama official charged with harassment, stalking of halal cart vendor
Stuart Seldowitz, the man seen harassing a halal food cart vendor in New York City over his Egyptian origin and Islamic faith, was charged with harassment and stalking.
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A migrant had just crossed the border when he found a scared, 9-year-old boy who needed help. The encounter changed them both | CNN
After surviving a car crash, Chris Buchleitner was wandering alone through the remote Arizona desert on Thanksgiving 16 years ago when he encountered Manuel Cordova, a Mexican migrant who had just crossed the border to seek work in the US. Suddenly, Cordova was faced with a momentous decision.
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New Mexico Supreme Court reprimands judge who advised prosecutors in case involving his daughter
The New Mexico Supreme Court has publicly censured a state judge in Las Cruces for providing advice to prosecutors during a 2021 trial of a man accused of pointing an assault rifle at the judge’s daughter.
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Democrats who swept Moms For Liberty off school board fight superintendent’s $700,000 exit deal
The battle in Pennsylvania is part of years of infighting.
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Head of security for sons of 'El Chapo' arrested in Mexico, sought for extradition
President Joe Biden praised U.S.-Mexico cooperation and the bravery of Mexican security forces for the arrest of Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, known as 'El Nini.'
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Investigators believe a married couple was killed in vehicle that exploded at US-Canada bridge, sources say. Here’s what we know | CNN
Investigators believe a New York husband and wife were the two people killed in a car that crashed and exploded at a US-Canada border crossing near Niagara Falls, law enforcement sources said, and the FBI sees no link to terrorism.
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Jimmy Carter's last moments with Rosalynn Carter, his partner of almost eight decades
New details have emerged about Rosalynn Carter's final days before her death Sunday at age 96.
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Residents of Kentucky town can return home after crews extinguish derailment fire
Rail operator CSX says that a chemical fire at a Kentucky train derailment that caused evacuations has been extinguished and residents can return to their homes.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams accused of sexual assault in 1993
Eric Adams denies the allegation, which dates back to his time working as a police officer in New York.
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Analysis: A ‘Trump moment’ in the Netherlands shows that Europe still has a populist problem | CNN
The shock election results in the Netherlands have taken Europe by surprise and left many onlookers unsure exactly what happens next.
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Man who fatally shot security guard at psychiatric hospital was banned from having guns, records say
Court records show that a man who fatally shot a security guard at a New Hampshire psychiatric hospital moments before being killed by a state police trooper was not allowed to have guns, ammunition, or any other dangerous weapons following an arrest in 2016.
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Geert Wilders, a far-right anti-Islam populist, wins big in Netherlands elections
Geert Wilders won on a platform that included a call for an EU membership referendum, a halt to accepting asylum-seekers and the "de-Islamization" of the Netherlands.
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WHO asks China for more information about rise in illnesses and pneumonia clusters
The World Health Organization says it has made an official request to China for information about a potentially worrying spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children
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Clashes on border with Israel uproot thousands in Lebanon - again
Rose Rostom, Nahida Mashouz and Ammar Hajeh have had their lives uprooted many times - by Palestinian militants, Syrian warplanes, Islamic State, Western-backed forces or the Israeli army.
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Hostage deal exposes tensions between Israel’s far-right and hostage families
The families of hostages have called for negotiations and cease-fires in opposition to the far-right, which seeks a military-only solution.
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How climate change got sucked into the culture wars | CNN
It started with a law about heat pumps; it ended with stones being thrown at Green party politicians and a surge in popularity for the far right.
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Walmart shooter who injured 4 in Ohio may have been motivated by racial extremism, FBI says
The FBI says a white gunman who opened fire inside a Walmart in Ohio and wounded four people before killing himself may have been motivated by racist extremism.
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City Hall denies reported sexual assault allegations against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces sexual assault allegations made in a lawsuit filed in Manhattan on Wednesday by a former female colleague, according to a report.
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Amazon protests in Europe target warehouses, lockers on busy Black Friday
Workers and activists across Europe plan demonstrations against U.S. e-commerce giant Amazon on Friday, aiming to disrupt its warehouses and prevent merchandise from reaching Amazon parcel lockers on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
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Former Broncos lineman Harald Hasselbach dies at 56 after fight with cancer
Former Denver Broncos defensive lineman Harald Hasselbach died on Thanksgiving after a six-month battle with cancer.
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Officials continue searching for 3 missing in Alaska landslide
Officials in Wrangell, Alaska said they have changed their search strategy for three people missing in a landslide from "active" to "reactive."
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Scientists detect a cosmic ray that’s almost as powerful as the ‘Oh-My-God’ particle | CNN
Space scientists have detected an extremely rare, ultra-high-energy particle that they believe traveled to Earth from beyond the Milky Way galaxy.
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No crime in death of 9-year-old girl struck by Tucson school gate, sheriff says
A sheriff’s investigation into last week’s death of a 9-year-old girl in an accident at a Tucson elementary school found no evidence of any criminal violations.
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One of the only places that can claim to host the First Thanksgiving rejects the label
English colonists in Maine hosted a feast with Native visitors years before Plymouth. But the people working to preserve the colony disavow ties to a holiday with a complicated history.
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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: Annual event stars SpongeBob and minor protest
This year's Macy's event in Manhattan was briefly disrupted by a small pro-Palestinian demonstration.
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Stock market today: World shares are mixed, with markets in Japan and US closed for holidays
Shares are mixed in Europe and Asia after a modest advance on Wall Street that kept the market on track for a fourth straight weekly gain.
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Jamie Foxx accused of sexual assault at NYC rooftop bar in 2015
The Oscar-winning actor is accused of groping a woman after agreeing to take a photo with her.
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Navy ship in Red Sea shoots down more attack drones from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen: CENTCOM
A U.S. Navy destroyer shot down several attack drones over the Red Sea that were launched from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen.
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The backstory on a California lawmaker's 'speaker for LA’ misquote — and damage-control campaign
A quote in a trade association’s newsletter set off a frantic cleanup effort by Assemblymember Isaac Bryan.
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US electric vehicle sales to hit record this year, but still lag behind China and Germany
Electric vehicle sales are expected to hit a record 9% of all passenger vehicles in the U.S. this year, according to Atlas Public Policy. That will be up from 7.3% of new car sales in 2022.
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Crypto scam: Inside the billion-dollar ‘pig-butchering’ industry
Fraudulent crypto investment schemes directed from Asia known as “pig butchering” have become a global billion-dollar industry. But little is known about those who benefit. Reuters traced at least $9 million linked to such scams to an account registered to a well-connected representative of a...
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Drilling snag delays rescue of 41 men in Indian tunnel
Hopes for the imminent rescue of 41 men trapped in a highway tunnel in the Indian Himalayas for nearly two weeks were dashed by a problem with the drilling equipment, officials said on Friday, but efforts to reach the workers should resume soon.
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WHO asks China for more information about rise in illnesses and pneumonia clusters
The World Health Organization says it has made an official request to China for information about a potentially worrying spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children.
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Trump unleashes on New York judge and clerk amid gag order limbo
Former President Donald Trump is not thankful for the judge overseeing his New York state civil lawsuit. He took aim at him and his law clerk in a Thanksgiving Day social media post.
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Israel expects at least 2 more months of fighting against Hamas, defense minister says
A truce between Israel and Hamas will begin Friday at 7 a.m. local time (midnight ET), with 13 civilian hostages to be released by Hamas hours later, Qatar announced.
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West Africa responds to huge diphtheria outbreaks by targeting unvaccinated populations
Authorities in several West African countries are trying to manage their huge diphtheria outbreaks. A top health official in Nigeria said Thursday that millions are being vaccinated to cover wide gaps in immunity against the disease.
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Some US food banks see increased demand amid holidays
Some food banks are experiencing an increased demand for their services.
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Dolly Parton dresses up as Dallas Cowboys cheerleader for Thanksgiving performance
Country legend Dolly Parton graced audiences with a Thanksgiving performance dressed as one of the Dallas Cowboys's cheerleaders.
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The FDA is screening US cinnamon imports after more kids are sickened by lead-tainted applesauce
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is screening imports of cinnamon from multiple countries for toxic lead.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of 1991 sexual assault in second suit
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a university student in 1991 in a lawsuit filed in a New York court on Thursday, the second suit of its kind filed against the hip hop mogul in the past week.
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Black Friday 2023: Shop tech, home, kitchenware, toys, Apple favorites and more
Black Friday is Nov. 24, and there are thousands of products available at great retailers at great prices. Here's where to find deals.
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A UAE company has secured African land the size of the UK for controversial carbon offset projects | CNN
The flurry of agreements involve forest projects in five African nations, including Zimbabwe, where nearly 20% of the nation could come under the company’s control.
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FBI says car crash on US-Canada border not terrorist attack
Federal law enforcement has determined that a car crash on the United States-Canada border that led to two deaths and one injury is not connected to any terrorist group.
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Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on edge over war in Gaza
Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday with heightened security measures in place and tensions running high over the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, potentially casting a shadow over a normally joyous holiday.
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Protecting babies from RSV this holiday season: What parents need to know
One of the most common types of respiratory viruses that circulates this time of year is called respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
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Viral claim misleads on Tennessee city's controversial ban on public homosexuality | Fact check
A decades-old line in city code included homosexuality in a definition of prohibited sexual conduct. A 2023 change removed that term from the definition.
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Myanmar military says drone attack in northeast destroyed about 120 trucks
Myanmar’s military-controlled government says that almost half of more than 250 cargo trucks stranded by fighting against ethnic minority armed groups near the northeastern border with China have been destroyed in a fire caused by bombs dropped by drones
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Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested in NYC after Thanksgiving protest
Police said fewer than 10 people were arrested after a protest in New York City conducted by the pro-Palestinian group Within Our Lifetime on Thanksgiving.
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Ukraine says 3 civilians killed by Russian shelling
A Kyiv official says a Russian attack using cluster munitions has killed three people in a suburb of Ukraine’s southern city of Kherson
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Biden shares pies for Thanksgiving, expresses hope about hostage release
President Joe Biden delivered pumpkin pies to firefighters on Thursday to celebrate the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday and expressed hope about a pending hostage release in the war between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas.
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North Korea to deploy ‘new’ weapons on border with South Korea | CNN
North Korea said Thursday it will deploy new military hardware along the military demarcation line that separates it from the South after Seoul partially pulled back from a 2018 agreement designed to ease tensions along the border, state-run media reported.
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Trump lead grows as 84% say Bidenomics hurting them
President Joe Biden’s effort to promote “Bidenomics” as an inflation cure appears to be backfiring big time, helping former President Donald Trump expand his lead to a near majority of likely voters.
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