The U.S. secretary of state says five Middle Eastern nations have agreed to begin planning for the reconstruction and governance of Gaza once the war ends.
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Earth shatters global heat record in 2023, flirting with warming limit, European agency says
The climate agency Copernicus says last year was 2.66 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than pre-industrial times.
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Sprawling storms wallop U.S. with tornado reports, damage and heavy snow
At least 3 deaths were attributed to the storm pummeling the South.
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With Trump present in court, judges express skepticism of immunity claims
Because no former president before Trump has been indicted, courts have never addressed whether immunity protection extends to criminal prosecution.
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Pope Francis calls for a universal ban on surrogacy, saying it exploits mother and child
The pontiff called the practice ‘despicable’ as he included the ‘commercialization’ of pregnancy in a speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity.
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White House will review Defense Secretary Austin’s lack of disclosure on his hospital stay
Late Monday, the Pentagon, which also is looking into the matter, issued an update saying Lloyd Austin ‘is recovering well.’
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Explosion at historic Fort Worth hotel injures 21 and scatters debris downtown
The blast flung doors and entire sections of wall onto the road in front of the 20-story hotel, where rescue crews found several people trapped in the basement.
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Biden condemns white supremacy in campaign speech at site of 2015 mass shooting
The president’s speech followed his blunt remarks on the eve of the anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, in which he excoriated former President Donald Trump for ‘glorifying’ rather than condemning political violence.
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Congress tries to land a deal on border security and Ukraine aid
However, House members aligned with Donald Trump have suggested they would not support any bipartisan proposal – no matter the substance – if it means giving President Biden a border bill to sign in an election year.
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United Airlines finds loose bolts on Boeing jets grounded since Alaska blowout
On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration approved guidelines for inspecting the door plugs on other Max 9 jets and repairing them, if necessary.