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Podcast: Israeli pop star songwriter brings message — in Arabic — to latest single

US-born Eytan Peled writes songs in English, Arabic and Hebrew, and wants to bridge worlds with his music

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UN watchdog: Iran’s hypersonic missile claim raises concerns about nuclear program

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says announcement draws further attention to Tehran’s atomic ambitions, but says nuclear talks likely won’t be impacted by matter

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U.S. Senate control still a toss-up, Republicans inch toward House majority – Reuters

U.S. Senate control still a toss-up, Republicans inch toward House majority  Reuters How abortion rights swayed results in the midterm election  PBS NewsHour What does a midterm split decision mean for Democrats?  The Hill Did Democrats just have the best midterms by a

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Are climate change emissions finally going down? Definitely not

World leaders are discussing how to get climate change under control, but new reports show the post-pandemic rebound and war in Ukraine are driving emissions even higher. (Image credit: David Hecker/Getty Images)

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It turns out that chimpanzees and gorillas can form lasting friendships

Two decades of research in Nouabalé-Ndoki Park in the Republic of Congo found the primates foraging alongside each other, wrestling, seeking out their pals — and occasionally making threats. (Image credit: Brent Stirton/Getty Images)

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Anxious while awaiting election results? Here are expert tips to help you cope

Kate Sweeny, who studies the psychology of waiting, says it’s normal to stress about uncertainty. Her suggestions for coping include changing your mindset, taking action and finding deep distraction. (Image credit: stellalevi/Getty Images)

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These 12 restaurants are offering discounts on Veterans Day

Dozens of companies across the U.S. are offering freebies and discounts to veterans and active-duty military members on Veterans Day. (Image credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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How an Air Force unit looked out for their own, even after she left the service

When Jessica Israelsen left the Air Force, it was not an easy decision. She was going through a difficult time, and even though she wasn’t part of the unit, her team kept looking out for her. (Image credit: Jessica Israelsen)

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Inside Elon Musk’s Takeover of Twitter

Mr. Musk ordered immediate layoffs, fired executives by email, laid down product deadlines and has transformed the company.

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Election Officials Say Efforts to Bolster the Voting System Worked

Officials were braced for partisan poll monitors convinced of fraud to disrupt voting in the midterm elections. While there were scattered episodes, the vote went smoothly.

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