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The number of hostages still alive in Gaza remains a mystery, officials sayExternal Link
More than six months after Hamas' attack on Israel, it remains unclear exactly how many of the hostages are still alive in Gaza, U.S. and Israeli officials say.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:00 GMT
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USC decision to cancel Muslim valedictorian's speech further inflames tensions on campusExternal Link
University of Southern California students said their hopes were dashed this week when the school canceled Muslim student Asna Tabassum 's commencement address.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:58:54 GMT
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House progressives release an agenda for 2025, with ideas for Biden to excite the baseExternal Link
WASHINGTON — Top House progressives will unveil a sweeping agenda Thursday to lay down a marker for the policies they’ll push next year if Democrats win the 2024 election, from a higher minimum wage and strengthening antitrust laws to new federal benefits for seniors on Social Security and parents raising kids.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:00 GMT
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Trump hush money trial resumes with lawyers grilling more potential jurorsExternal Link
Seven jurors were selected from 96; Thursday focuses on questioning another group about impartiality on Trump. Judge aims for 12 jurors and alternates by Friday.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:00:40 GMT
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Man on terrorist watchlist was dropped from program that monitors migrantsExternal Link
The Afghan national was enrolled in Alternatives to Detention, which tracks migrants' locations via ankle monitor, mobile app or phone. It didn’t last long.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:00 GMT
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