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Israel and Hamas completed the sixth exchange of hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners on Saturday with just over two weeks remaining in the initial phase of their fragile Gaza ceasefire.

‘Thought crime’ and cancelled elections: how do JD Vance’s claims about Europe stand up?  The Guardian Vance Shocks Europe With Support for Far Right, in Message Familiar to U.S.  The New York Times JD Vance stuns Munich conference with blistering attack on

In Huntsville, a city fueled by defense and aerospace, there is anxiety but also cautious optimism that federal investment may still come its way.

To mark Valentine’s Day, the White House posted a meme across its X, Instagram, and Facebook social media accounts. The post included a new take on the popular “roses are red, violets are blue” refrain. But in lieu of a

Sinner accepted the ban in a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency. The timing of the ban means the 23-year-old Italian won’t miss any Grand Slam tournaments. (Image credit: Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Sinner accepted the ban in a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency. The timing of the ban means the 23-year-old Italian won’t miss any Grand Slam tournaments. (Image credit: Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Trump moves with dizzying speed on his to-do list. But there are warning signs in his first month  The Associated Press An Unchecked Trump Rapidly Remakes U.S. Government and Foreign Policy  The New York Times Your questions about Trump 2.0 — inflation,

Time is of the essence for a Brazilian neuroscientist who wants to study whale and dolphin brains before the brains decompose in the heat. (Image credit: Instituto Baleia Jubarte)

Israeli hostages and Palestinian inmates freed in ceasefire swap  BBC.com Hamas Releases 3 More Israeli Hostages: Live Updates  The New York Times Trump lauds latest hostage release, says US will support Israel’s decision on ceasefire  The Hill Israel and Hamas complete their latest

The future of the U.S.-NATO relationship hangs in the balance at the Munich Security Conference this week. NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with John J. Sullivan, former US ambassador to Russia, about the stakes.