An Israeli strike early Thursday on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza killed more than 30 people, including 23 women and children, according to local health officials.
Erica Nitschke
Columnist
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Climate records keep getting shattered. Here is what you need to know.
Making sense of the run of climate extremes may be challenging for some. Here’s a look at what scientists are saying.
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Boeing launches NASA astronauts for first time after years of delays
A pair of test pilots blasted off aboard the Starliner capsule for the International Space Station.
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New study finds Earth warming at record rate, but no evidence of climate change accelerating
The report also said Earth is likely to reach the point in 4.5 years that it can no longer avoid crossing the internationally accepted threshold for warming: 2.7 degrees F.
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Gunman captured after shootout outside U.S. Embassy in Lebanon
Local media reported that there was a gunfight involving at least one attacker and lasting almost half an hour.
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Hunter Biden’s exes are called as witnesses in his federal gun trial
President Biden’s son has been charged with 3 felonies stemming from the purchase of a gun in October 2018.
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Prosecutors spend first day of testimony in Hunter Biden’s gun trial detailing his drug problems
Hunter Biden has been accused of lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, making a false claim on the application by saying he was not a drug user and illegally having the gun for 11 days.
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Modi claims victory for his alliance in India’s general election
In his 10 years in power, Modi has transformed India’s political landscape, bringing Hindu nationalism into the mainstream while leaving the country deeply divided.
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U.S. urges UN Security Council to support Gaza cease-fire plan announced by Biden
Biden said the first phase of the proposed deal would last for 6 weeks and include a cease-fire, a withdrawal of Israeli forces from all populated areas and the release of some hostages.
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Congressman’s son steals show on House floor, hamming it up for cameras
A young boy sitting behind his father on the House floor has become the latest social media star after performing for the C-SPAN cameras.