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Israel and Hamas agree on truce to free hostages in swap, raising hopes of halting war in Gaza

Israel and Hamas agree on truce to free hostages in swap, raising hopes of halting war in Gaza

Officials say that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day cease-fire in the devastating war in Gaza. The breakthrough will facilitate the release of dozens of hostages held by militants as well as Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. 
by The Associated Press

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Border Patrol sending migrants to unofficial camps in California's desert, locals say

Border Patrol sending migrants to unofficial camps in California's desert, locals say

Residents of the Southern California border community of Jacumba say hundreds of migrants are dropped off every day at ad hoc sites where conditions are often dire. They call it a humanitarian crisis.
by Jasmine Garsd

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Palestinians in Israel cite threats, firings and discrimination after Oct. 7

Palestinians in Israel cite threats, firings and discrimination after Oct. 7

At least 20 percent of Israelis identify as Arab or Palestinian. Many say they have long felt like second-class citizens. The current war has worsened their position in the country, they say.
by Jaclyn Diaz and Lauren Frayer

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How the changing climate will affect polar bears

How the changing climate will affect polar bears

MPR News meteorologist Sven Sundgaard just got back from leading a learning vacation with 12 other Minnesotans to Churchill, Manitoba — the “polar bear capital of the world.” Sundgaard, along with Doug Clark from the University of Saskatchewan, conducted lectures on the changing climate of the region and its impact on polar bears.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Hamas leader says deal to release some hostages could come soon

Hamas leader says deal to release some hostages could come soon

As fighting around a hospital in northern Gaza continues, the head of Hamas' political wing says mediators in Qatar are "close to reaching" a deal with Israel for a pause in the fighting.
by Scott Neuman

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A deal for the release of Israeli hostages appears close, officials say

A deal for the release of Israeli hostages appears close, officials say

Talk of a possible deal comes as Palestinian health officials say Israeli fire hit another hospital in Gaza, and dozens of premature infants from Al-Shifa hospital are evacuated to Egypt.
by Scott Neuman, Brian Mann, Greg Myre and Jane Arraf

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Anti-war protesters block access to Lockheed Martin subsidiary in St. Paul

Anti-war protesters block access to Lockheed Martin subsidiary in St. Paul

The group blocked vehicles from accessing the complex along Energy Park Drive that houses ForwardEdge ASIC, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin that works with microelectronics design.
by Peter Cox

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This is how far behind the world is on controlling planet-warming pollution

This is how far behind the world is on controlling planet-warming pollution

Global emissions of greenhouse gases are rising, according to an annual accounting by the United Nations. It warns development of new oil, gas and coal is incompatible with meeting climate targets.
by Rebecca Hersher

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