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The ceasefire announced between Israel and Hamas gives hope to families of hostages and war-weary Palestinians — but their nightmare is far from over.

The harsh climate, hazardous shipping, limited infrastructure and tiny local workforce have for years left a promised gold rush frozen in its tracks.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office accused Hamas of reneging on parts of the agreement in an attempt “to extort last minute concessions.”

Biden’s poignant farewell dwells on his fears for the country he loves

The war has reached a critical point. A real peace seems unlikely, but a ceasefire is possible, most experts agree. The question is whether it can be achieved without placing Ukraine in further peril.

The dispute underscores the fragility of the deal as mediators worked to ensure that it would go into effect on schedule.

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The colorant has been found in candies, baked goods, dairy products, fruit items, beverages, and medications.

A GOP bill banning transgender girls from playing high school sports could cause conflicts around California even if it fails in the state Capitol.

Netanyahu delayed his Cabinet voting Thursday on approving the historic deal, accusing Hamas of deserting parts of it while trying to “extort last-minute concessions.”

Netanyahu delayed his Cabinet voting Thursday on approving the historic deal, accusing Hamas of deserting parts of it while trying to “extort last-minute concessions.”

A GOP bill banning transgender girls from playing high school sports could cause conflicts around California even if it fails in the state Capitol.

While opposing guest-worker programs like H-1B, socialists must clearly reject the Right’s blanket opposition to immigration.

Senate hearings are scheduled this week for several of Trump’s picks for the Cabinet. While many are rapidly gaining support for their confirmation, the remaining still have to go before the committees overseeing the agencies Trump wants them to run.

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Netanyahu delayed his Cabinet voting Thursday on approving the historic deal, accusing Hamas of deserting parts of it while trying to “extort last-minute concessions.”

The ceasefire deal agreed by Israel and Hamas has not ended the bloodshed in Gaza yet, nor the desperate wait for hostages' loved ones.

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Senators will question Scott Bessent, Trump's choice for Treasury Secretary, and Doug Burgum, his pick for Interior Secretary.

Trump’s appetite for revenge — and the limits he might face

A reason was not immediately provided by her office, but she is fresh off a hip replacement surgery.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday that the cease-fire deal with Israel and Hamas is on hold because of a “last-minute crisis,” as the Jewish State shared a new video of the terrorist group boasting of its “pride” at the October 7th terrorist attack.

For many service workers, a wealthy Los Angeles neighborhood represented an economic lifeline that the fires have now severed.

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Grayzone News journalist Max Blumenthal and independent journalist Sam Husseini were both kicked out.

Trump’s appetite for revenge — and the limits he might face

The forum features candidates for Chair, Vice Chair, Vice Chair of Civic Engagement and Voter Participation, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Several users on X were quick to point out that Giuliani was tardy to testify in court.

As dangerous winds subsided Wednesday, there was growing frustration among residents desperate to see what’s left of their homes. But there’s a growing risk that significant fire weather could return in Los Angeles and Ventura counties starting early next week.

Rainfall could send debris from hillsides charred by wildfires rushing down ravines and through drainage ditches into the Pacific Ocean.

Multiple reports have now confirmed that the "last-minute crisis" that held up the Israel-Hamas cease-fire and hostage deal on Thursday has been resolved, with the new deal expected to go into effect Sunday.

“Every drink takes five minutes off your life.” Maybe the thought scares you. Personally, I find comfort in it.

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Biden administration last week penalized a Sudanese rebel group of committing genocide.

Ossoff, the first-term Democrat, would defeat other potential Republican rivals.

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A populist proposal to auction off distressed federal government assets, such as loans, to pay for infrastructure and other policy priorities for working-class Americans is gaining renewed interest ahead of former President Donald Trump’s return to the White House next week.

It's the first time since May 2024 that 30-year mortgage rates have hit that mark. High rates are adding to the affordability challenges many Americans are facing.

Several users on X were quick to point out that Giuliani was tardy to testify in court.

The president-elect named a slew of his celebrity hangers-on as his “special ambassadors” to Hollywood.

It's the first time since May 2024 that 30-year mortgage rates have hit that mark. High rates are adding to the affordability challenges many Americans are facing.

Rifts with Hamas and a far-right minister’s threat to resign complicated progress toward the Israeli cabinet’s vote on the deal, which includes the release of hostages.

The dispute underscores the fragility of the deal as mediators worked to ensure that it would go into effect on schedule.

The Daily Beast has obtained an explosive tape of the man Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence called her spiritual guide.

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Former Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently announced that she will be skipping President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, after ousting President Joe Biden and endorsing failed Democrat candidate Kamala Harris.

Firefighters are making progress, officials said, but residents must be ready for a return of powerful winds that could spread flames.

The former First Lady also skipped Jimmy Carter’s funeral on Jan. 9, where she would have apparently been seated next to Donald Trump.

Carney promised an economic agenda focused on lifting the country from a period of stagnant growth.

Isabelle Kohn

U.S. Treasury nominee Scott Bessent is facing sharp questions from both Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the future of an IRS tax filing system that Republicans have called to be cut.

Bob Uecker, known as “Mr. Baseball” and the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers for 54 years that earned him a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame, died Thursday at the age of 90.

TikTok users are searching for a new home. Are there any good ones left?

Attorneys general from 20 states are urging the U.S. Senate to quickly confirm President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees for attorney general, secretary of Homeland Security, and FBI director.

The FBI officially closed its DEI office back in December, ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office.

In a quiet corner of the island, locals suddenly find themselves at the center of a geopolitical power play.

After President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, on January 20th, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will reportedly co-host a black-tie reception to celebrate the Republican candidate’s election victory.

The New Georgia Project, a nonprofit voting advocacy group founded by failed Georgia Democrat gubernatorial candidate Stacey Adams, has been hit with the largest fine for campaign finance violations in the state’s history.

The deal was set to be ratified by the Israeli Cabinet on Thursday. But Netanyahu says, without specifying, that Hamas has gone back on several parts of the ceasefire deal at the last minute.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a deal to return Hamas-held hostages in the Gaza Strip has been reached.

President Biden made a decision on whether or not to ban TikTok — a measure which is set to take effect the day before he leaves office, according to a US official.

Netanyahu said he would convene his security Cabinet later Friday and then the government to approve the long-awaited agreement.

Comments from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu put deal back on track after he accused Hamas of reneging on the original agreement.

China said that its economy expanded by 5% last year, but a variety of weak signals have raised skepticism among some outside economists.

It comes less than a month after Lively filed a complaint accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and a retaliatory smear campaign.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced that Israel's negotiating team had finalized a deal on the release of hostages held in Gaza.

SpaceX lost communications with the unmanned craft more than eight minutes into its flight, and later confirmed it was destroyed.