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Hamas and Israel are negotiating the release of 34 hostages from Gaza
The deal would secure release of a third of the approximately 100 hostages who remain in Gaza, including two dual U.S.-Israeli nationals. In return, Israel would release some Palestinian prisoners.
GOP sues over timing of special election crucial to Minnesota House power balance
A lawsuit challenges a decision by Gov. Tim Walz to schedule a Jan. 28 special election after a November winner was deemed ineligible to take office in the House on Jan. 14.
Minnesota session agendas start to emerge as power fight drags on, acrimony picks up
A week ahead of the kick off of the 2025 legislative session, House leaders feuded over who is in charge and what might get accomplished amid a power struggle.
At least 4 people are dead as snowstorm creates dangerous travel conditions across Midwest, Mid-Atlantic
Dozens of people have also been injured in a major winter storm spanning from Ohio to Washington, D.C. Up to a foot of snow is expected in some areas.
Canada’s Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leader, spelling end to time in power
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation in the face of rising discontent over his leadership, and after the abrupt departure of his finance minister signaled growing turmoil within his government. 
Nippon, U.S. Steel file suit after Biden administration blocks $15 billion deal
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel are filing a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s decision to block a proposed nearly $15 billion deal for Nippon to acquire Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel.
Biden bans new offshore oil and gas drilling in most federal waters
President Joe Biden is moving to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters, an effort to block possible action by the incoming Trump administration to expand offshore drilling.