Israel’s defense minister has told ground troops to be ready to enter the Gaza Strip, though he didn’t say when the invasion will start.
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Trump’s campaign cash overwhelms his Republican rivals. Here are key third-quarter fundraising takeaways
The stark disparity between Donald Trump and the balances held by his rivals speaks to a broader reality in the presidential race: It’s Trump’s to lose and his rivals have both limited time and limited means to change that.
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Havana’s once stately homes crumble as their residents live in fear of an imminent collapse
The housing situation in Cuba is critical, with buildings partially or completely collapsing under the weight of storms, lack of maintenance and years of neglect.
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Troops hurt after 3 drones attack U.S. bases in Iraq as tensions flare
Iranian-backed militias in Iraq have threatened to attack U.S. facilities there because of American support for Israel.
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U.S. vetoes UN resolution condemning all violence against civilians in Israel-Hamas war
The resolution sponsored by Brazil had wide support and would have condemned all violence against civilians, including ‘the heinous terrorist attacks by Hamas’ against Israel.
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Elon Musk says it will cost new users $1 to post, like and interact on X
Twitter already offers paid subscriptions of $8 a month as part of its X Premium program, formerly known as Twitter Blue.
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Prime suspect admits to killing teen Natalee Holloway in 2005 in Aruba
Holloway went missing during a high school graduation trip with classmates and was last seen leaving a bar with Joran van der Sloot.
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Employer-sponsored health coverage costs jumped this year. More hikes may be coming.
A national survey of employers found that the cost of health coverage through work jumped this year, in part because of inflation.
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At Trump’s New York civil fraud trial he’s asked to be quiet and a woman is arrested
The judge warns Trump and others to keep their voices down after they commented loudly while a witness was testifying.
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Jim Jordan fails again to win House speakership as colleagues seek options
Angry, frustrated Republican lawmakers are considering their options, including an extraordinary plan that would give the interim speaker-pro-tempore, Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., more power.