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December 21, 2023 11:11 AM

It's the winter solstice. Here are 5 ways people celebrate the return of light

Winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, and it falls at exactly 9:27 p.m. CT on Thursday in the Northern Hemisphere. Here are five ways it's celebrated around the world.

by Diba Mohtasham

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December 21, 2023 10:12 AM

At least 15 people are dead after a mass shooting at a Prague university

A lone gunman opened fire Thursday in a university building in downtown Prague, killing at least 15 people and injuring more than 20 in the Czech Republic's worst mass shooting, officials said.

by The Associated Press

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December 21, 2023 5:48 AM

As Israel fights to destroy Hamas, the group's popularity surges among Palestinians

In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, a recent poll found 68 percent of Palestinians say the Oct. 7 Hamas attack was a legitimate act of defiance and support for the group has more than tripled to 44 percent.

by Brian Mann

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December 20, 2023 3:28 PM

Palestinian Minnesotan and Twin Cities rabbi call for civil dialogue

A Twin Cities rabbi and a Palestinian Hopkins resident led a community conversation about the ongoing war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza Tuesday night.

by Tom Crann, Lukas Levin and Megan Burks

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December 19, 2023 11:58 AM

Why Hezbollah and Israel haven't plunged into all-out war

The Iran-backed Lebanese militia and Israeli forces have been fighting across their border since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, but analysts say they want to avoid a war.

by Jane Arraf

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December 19, 2023 4:19 AM

Pentagon announces new international maritime protection force for the Red Sea

The U.S. and other nations are creating a force to protect ships transiting the Red Sea that have come under attack from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced.

by The Associated Press

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December 19, 2023 3:43 AM

A volcano in Iceland erupts weeks after thousands were evacuated from a nearby town

Police evacuated Grindavik in November after strong seismic activity in the area damaged homes and raised fears of an imminent eruption. Officials said magma could continue in that direction.

by The Associated Press

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December 19, 2023 2:08 AM

Earthquake rattles western China, killing more than 100 people

The state news agency Xinhua said the quake had a magnitude of 6.2. It reportedly damaged water, electricity, transport, communications and other infrastructure in the mountainous region.

by John Ruwitch

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December 18, 2023 8:52 AM

U.S. defense secretary arrives in Israel as pressure mounts to end the war in Gaza

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in Tel Aviv meeting with top officials to discuss Israel's combat operations in Gaza, including efforts to protect civilians there.

by Scott Neuman and Jason DeRose

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December 17, 2023 8:28 AM

Israel faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarm about its conduct in Gaza

Israel’s government is facing calls for a cease-fire from some of its closest European allies as well as protesters at home. The deadly shooting of three hostages who waved a white flag has added to mounting concerns about Israel's wartime conduct.

by The Associated Press

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International

It's the winter solstice. Here are 5 ways people celebrate the return of light

At least 15 people are dead after a mass shooting at a Prague university

As Israel fights to destroy Hamas, the group's popularity surges among Palestinians

Palestinian Minnesotan and Twin Cities rabbi call for civil dialogue

Why Hezbollah and Israel haven't plunged into all-out war

Pentagon announces new international maritime protection force for the Red Sea

A volcano in Iceland erupts weeks after thousands were evacuated from a nearby town

Earthquake rattles western China, killing more than 100 people

U.S. defense secretary arrives in Israel as pressure mounts to end the war in Gaza

Israel faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarm about its conduct in Gaza

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