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Study says the US is ill-prepared to ensure housing for the growing number of older people

The 58-year-old lost his job as a machine operator, then his home, and he was living in his truck when he was diagnosed with stage 2 lung cancer.
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Israeli military confirms release of 8 more Israeli hostages from captivity in Gaza Strip

At least 10 Israelis a day have been released during the truce, in return for Israel’s release of at least 30 Palestinian prisoners.
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Senate Majority Leader Schumer warns antisemitism is on the rise

His remarks during a nearly-45 minute speech on the Senate floor Wednesday come at a sensitive time in the Israel-Hamas war.
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Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100

He exerted uncommon influence on global affairs under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, earning both harsh criticism and the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Heavy winds knock over Christmas tree in front of White House, but it’s back upright

The tree, a 40-foot Norway spruce from West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest, had been planted just two weeks ago on the White House Ellipse.
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Finland plans to close its entire border with Russia over migration concerns

The government of accuses Moscow of ushering the migrants toward the Finnish border.
3 days ago

Rosalynn Carter tributes highlight reach as first lady, humanitarian

Rosalynn Carter will lie in repose at The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta, followed by funerals in Atlanta and Plaines, Georgia.
4 days ago

Israel confirms 11 hostages released from Hamas captivity have returned to Israeli territory

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli military says 11 hostages have been released from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip and returned to Israeli territory. Military officials said late Monday that the hostages were on Israeli soil and undergoing initial medical checks before being reunited with their families. It is the fourth such release […]
4 days ago

Rep. George Santos says he expects to be kicked out of Congress as expulsion vote looms

After a scathing report from the Ethics Committee, Rep. George Santos says he expects to be expelled from congress.
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‘Hunger Games’ feasts, ‘Napoleon’ conquers but ‘Wish’ doesn’t come true at Thanksgiving box office

Disney's “Wish” had been expected to rule the Thanksgiving weekend box office, but moviegoers instead feasted on leftovers.
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Hamas to release 13 Israelis, 7 foreigners for 39 Palestinians after hours-long snag, mediators say

Earlier Saturday, the militant group delayed the second round of swaps for several hours and claimed that Israel had violated the terms of a truce deal.
6 days ago

FDA expands cantaloupe recall after salmonella infections double in a week

The number of people sickened by salmonella from cut and whole cantaloupes has more than doubled in a week, with 99 infections across the U.S.
6 days ago

FBI ends investigation of car wreck at Niagara Falls bridge

The FBI's decision late Wednesday ended a tense period of high alert as Americans headed into the Thanksgiving holiday.
8 days ago

Fiery crash kills 2 at Niagara Falls’ Rainbow border bridge. Officials say no sign of terrorism

The incident prompted the closing of the border crossing and three others in the area. The other three later reopened.
8 days ago

NY governor says no sign of terrorism in car crash, explosion at Rainbow Bridge border crossing

The blast happened on the U.S. side of the Rainbow Bridge, which connects the two countries across the Niagara River.
9 days ago

Republican Celeste Maloy wins Utah special election to replace her former boss US Rep. Chris Stewart

Maloy beat state Sen. Kathleen Riebe, who as minority whip is the Utah Senate's second-ranking Democrat.
9 days ago

Israeli Cabinet approves cease-fire with Hamas that includes release of some 50 hostages

Israeli Cabinet approves cease-fire with Hamas that includes the release of some 50 hostages held by militants.
9 days ago

Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu says war against Hamas will not stop after cease-fire

The Israeli Cabinet was expected to vote on a plan to halt Israel’s offensive in Gaza for several days in exchange for the release of about 50 hostages.
10 days ago

Activists want leaders to address climate change/women’s health at COP28

Activists are urging policymakers to respond to climate change’s disproportionate impact on women and girls.
10 days ago

What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving this year?

A lot of national retailers are keeping the doors closed on Thursday to give employees time with families and to recharge for the holidays ahead.
11 days ago

Taylor Swift fan dies at Rio concert as fans complain about high temperatures and lack of water

A 23-year-old Taylor Swift fan has died at the singer’s Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro, according to the show's organizer.
13 days ago

Honda recalls nearly 250K vehicles because bearing can fail and cause engines to run poorly or stall

DETROIT (AP) — Honda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles in the U.S. because bearings can fail, causing the engines to stall and increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers certain 2018 and 2019 Honda Pilot SUVs and Odyssey minivans and some 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline pickup trucks. Also affected are certain 2015 to […]
13 days ago

Amazon lays off hundreds in its Alexa division as it plows resources into AI

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is cutting hundreds of jobs in the unit that handles its popular voice assistant Alexa as it plows more resources into artificial intelligence. In a note to employees on Friday, Daniel Rausch, Amazon’s vice president of Alexa and Fire TV, wrote that the company is eliminating certain roles because it […]
14 days ago

Georgia prosecutor seeks August trial date for Trump and others in election case

A GA prosecutor is seeking an August trial date for former President Donald Trump and others charged over efforts to overturn the election.
14 days ago