US sending second carrier strike group, fighter jets to region as Israel prepares to expand Gaza operations
The Pentagon has ordered a second carrier strike group to the eastern Mediterranean Sea and is sending Air Force fighter…
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‘We are left with nothing’: Survivors of Afghanistan earthquake tell of trauma and heartbreak
Zaher walks calmly across what used to be his village, now reduced to piles of rubble. Standing on top of…
Why is Japan seeking the dissolution of the controversial Unification Church?
Japan’s government on Friday asked a court to order the dissolution of the Unification Church branch in Japan following the…
Piper Laurie, Oscar-nominated ‘Carrie’ and ‘Twin Peaks’ actress, dies at 91
Piper Laurie, the celebrated actress known for her chilling portrayal of the overbearingly religious mother in “Carrie” and for playing…
Man attacked by grizzly bear in Montana to return home after losing his lower jaw, says he’s ready for ’round 2′
The family of Rudy Noorlander, a man who lost a part of his jaw during a grizzly bear attack in…
DeSantis says US should not accept refugees from Gaza
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Saturday that the US should not accept refugees from Gaza, as tens of thousands flee…
These Americans are enduring an agonizing wait for news about loved ones in Israel and Gaza
For Israelis and Palestinians alike, the world has been upended in a matter of days. For them, along with anxious…
Thieves in Florida use tractor trailers to steal more than $1.6 million in alcohol from US distributor
An investigation is underway in Florida after burglars used tractor trailers to steal more than $1.6 million worth of alcohol…
Streets ‘reek of blood:’ Gazans run out of time after Israel’s evacuation deadline
Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been fleeing south through the battered streets of Gaza after the Israeli military told…
Shorter summer breaks and free tutoring: How some schools are tackling pandemic learning loss
The significant learning loss experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic coupled with a historic federal investment in K-12 education made the…