Month: December 2023
Up First briefing: Israel pushes into southern Gaza; Liz Cheney’s new book
Israel’s military says it has expanded its ground offensive in Gaza and is now targeting Hamas strongholds in the south. Liz Cheney says democracy is at stake if Trump is elected again. (Image credit: Hatem Ali/AP)
Read MoreDivers find wreckage and remains from Osprey aircraft that crashed off Japan
The CV-22 Osprey carrying eight American personnel crashed last Wednesday off Yakushima island during a training mission. (Image credit: Kyodo News via AP)
Read MoreTrump fraud trial live updates: Expert testimony leads off last full week of defense’s case – ABC News
Trump fraud trial live updates: Expert testimony leads off last full week of defense’s case ABC News
Read MoreIsrael pounds southern Gaza after US warning on civilian deaths – Financial Times
Israel pounds southern Gaza after US warning on civilian deaths Financial Times News Wrap: Israel declares major city in southern Gaza a ‘dangerous combat zone’ PBS NewsHour New strikes hit Gaza as Israel-Hamas fighting resumes. Live updates CNN Israel presses southern Gaza after
Read MoreMother, 26, dies after attack by shark in Mexico
A 26-year-old mother has died in Mexico after being bitten in the leg by a shark.
Read MoreWho Will Be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2023? See the Shortlist
Editors are gearing up for the announcement of TIME’s 2023 Person of the Year—TIME’s annual selection of the individual, group, or concept that has had the most influence on the world throughout the previous 12 months. In a tradition that
Read MorePurdue Pharma bankruptcy plan that shields Sackler family faces Supreme Court arguments today – CBS News
Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan that shields Sackler family faces Supreme Court arguments today CBS News Supreme Court examines purdue pharma’s opioid settlement FOX 26 Houston The morning read for Monday, December 4 SCOTUSblog Supreme Court hearing challenge to opioid bankruptcy settlement CBS News US
Read MoreThe Lesson Israel Must Learn From America’s Fight in Fallujah
The Battle of Fallujah, fought almost exactly nineteen years ago in Iraq, is a central part of Marine Corps lore. But what everyone is actually remembering is the Second Battle of Fallujah. The First Battle of Fallujah ended in embarrassment:
Read MoreIt’s Time to Scrap the Abraham Accords
When the United Arab Emirates first signed the Abraham Accords in 2020—normalizing relations with Israel—its rulers hailed the agreement as a means to encourage and cajole Israel to take positive steps toward ending its occupation and annexation of Palestinian territory.
Read MoreDean Phillips Is the Other Guy Running For President. Does He Have a Chance?
The Other Guy running for President arrives in the basement auditorium of the Dartmouth Political Union with no fanfare. There’s no ripple of electricity through the half-full crowd of political junkies and curious voters, no security or designated press area,
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