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After more than 15 months of relentless Israeli bombardment, Gaza has been left in ruins. If last week’s ceasefire holds, rebuilding could take decades, cost tens of billions of dollars and present overwhelming obstacles. (Image credit: Omar Al-Qattaa)

Ukrainian officials say Russia is using drones to target civilians in Kherson. Some Russian soldiers appear to be bragging about the deadly attacks on social media. (Image credit: Anton Shtuka for NPR)

Several other schools have recently settled similar lawsuits, and suits are pending against others, including the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University. (Image credit: Steven Senne)

The president said the planned duties were a response to China’s failure to curb fentanyl exports.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration moved Tuesday to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The moves follow

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Staff members overseeing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts were to be placed on paid administrative leave by 5 p.m. Wednesday.

MELBOURNE — Australian detectives are investigating whether foreign actors are paying criminals to commit antisemitic attacks in the country, police said on Wednesday. Australia Federal Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw was meeting on Wednesday with state police chiefs to discuss an

Employees in the programs will be placed on paid administrative leave. Agencies have the next few days to submit reports on how they are complying with the orders, including plans to fire them. (Image credit: Anna Moneymaker)

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