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Daughter of Israeli held by Hamas discusses video showing him and 2 other hostages

Amid new talks for a second cease-fire and hostage swap between Hamas and Israel, we’re speaking to the family of an Israeli still held in Gaza. Noam Peri’s 79-year-old father, Chaim Peri, was one of the three men featured in

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FTC Proposes Curbing Targeted Advertising to Children Online

The agency seeks to bolster a 1998 law by requiring targeted ads for children to be turned off by default.

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Congress leaves for holiday break pushing Ukraine aid, border security talks to January

After returning to Washington for a day in hopes of reaching a border deal, the Senate instead decided to close up shop and head home for the holiday break. This means critical work and tough debates over Ukraine funding, Israel

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Artists rally in support of West Bank theater members detained since Dec. 13

Members of Jenin’s renowned Freedom Theatre were arrested and detained by Israeli military forces, including its artistic director and general manager, who remains in custody. (Image credit: Nasser Nasser/AP Photo)

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Imran Khan’s Comeback Would Be Pakistan’s Setback

Despite opposition from the army, his party could regain power next February.

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The Folly of Colorado’s Trump Disqualification

Four state Supreme Court judges ban the former President from the 2024 ballot without due process.

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Behind California’s Surrender on Activision Blizzard

The state admits it couldn’t prove its much-hyped accusations of systemic or widespread sexual harassment.

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‘Fat Leonard’ Handed Over to U.S. in Prisoner Exchange With Venezuela

The U.S. released Maduro financier Alex Saab as Caracas handed over Leonard Francis—the fugitive at the center of a Navy bribery case—and 10 detained Americans.

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Bidenomics Is Working for the Middle Class

The economy defied the gloomy forecasts for 2023. Growth is steady, inflation is down, and wages are up.

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Abortion Pills, Fishing Boats and the Legal War on Experts

Cases before the Supreme Court could endanger regulation of banking and many other sectors.

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