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Israeli soldiers take up position in Kfar Aza, in the south of Israel, bordering Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Oct. 10.

World News

Up First briefing: Israel is regaining Gaza border; GOP reps race to find new speaker

7:58am October 10, 2023

by Suzanne Nuyen

Israel's military strikes back after Hamas' Saturday attack. The turmoil has heightened the urgency for Republican reps to elect a new House speaker.

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Health & Safety

Michigan Democrats want to ease access to abortion. But one Democrat is saying no

5:00am October 10, 2023

by Kate Wells

Michigan Democrats want to pass new bills to remove abortion obstacles like a 24-hour waiting period, and a ban on Medicaid reimbursement. But one Democrat doesn't agree — and they need her vote.

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Republican presidential candidate Will Hurd speaks at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition's banquet, Sept. 16, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd suspends GOP 2024 presidential bid, endorses Nikki Haley

2:23am October 10, 2023

by The Associated Press

Hurd was the last major candidate to join the already crowded Republican primary field when he announced his run in late June. He leaves the race after failing to gain traction as pragmatic moderate.

Bob Busson of Daytona Beach, Fla., bought Powerball tickets at the Curtice Carryout Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Curtice, Ohio.

National

Wednesday's Powerball jackpot up to $1.73 billion as lottery losing streak continues

1:40am October 10, 2023

by The Associated Press

There has been no winner for 35 consecutive drawings, since the last time someone won the top prize on July 19. That streak trails the record of 41 draws set in 2021 and 2022.

A performer from the Native American Hoop Dance of Ballet Arizona dances at an Indigenous Peoples Day festival Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Phoenix.

National

Sunrise gatherings and dances mark celebration of culture on Indigenous Peoples Day

11:40pm October 09, 2023

by The Associated Press

The ceremonies Monday came two years after President Joe Biden officially commemorated the day honoring "America's first inhabitants and the Tribal Nations that continue to thrive today."

A member of the Israeli security forces stands close to a car hit by a rocket fired from Gaza, in the southern Israeli city of Sderot, on October 9, 2023.

World News

Israel's Netanyahu says offensive against Hamas is only just beginning

10:58pm October 09, 2023

by Dave Mistich

Israel's airstrikes continue on Gaza after Hamas militants made a surprise attack along Israel's southern border. Scores of Israeli hostages are being held captive in Gaza.

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Rep. Dan Goldman (L) and Sen. Cory Booker (R) were both in Israel over the weekend when Hamas attacked. They have since made it back to the U.S.

2 U.S. lawmakers managed to get home from Israel. Other Americans have not

10:38pm October 09, 2023

by Rachel Treisman

Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Dan Goldman are back in the U.S. after sheltering in place as violence erupted in Israel on Saturday. Flight disruptions have left other U.S. citizens unable to get home.

The Israeli flag will be projected onto the Brandenburg Gate on the sidelines of the Festival of Lights as a show of solidarity.

World News

European leaders pledge support for Israel, condemn Hamas and halt Palestinian aid

10:20pm October 09, 2023

by Fatima Al-Kassab

Governments in Europe pledge support for Israel and European Union freezes aid to Palestinians after days of escalating violence in Israel and Gaza.

President Biden in New York City on Sept. 19, 2023.

Biden was interviewed this weekend in special counsel probe into classified documents

8:31pm October 09, 2023

by Jaclyn Diaz

An investigation was launched after Biden's lawyers found classified documents in multiple areas in his Delaware residence and in an office in Washington, D.C.

Palestinians inspect the damage following an Israeli airstrike on the Sousi mosque in Gaza City on Monday.

Israel unleashes attacks on Gaza as Hamas threatens hostages' lives

6:00pm October 09, 2023

There are still a number of unaccounted-for U.S. citizens, U.S. officials said, as the fighting entered its third day.

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