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Nation & World

Published
October 8, 2023

Israel declares war, goes after Hamas fighters and bombards Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country was at war and would exact a heavy price from its enemies. Hamas leaders said they were prepared for further escalation.
Published
October 8, 2023

Hamas attack on Israel thrusts Biden into Mideast crisis and has him fending off Republican criticism

The potential for prolonged and expanding violence could test Biden's leadership on both the world stage and at home as he tries to navigate between demonstrating unflinching support for Israel and fostering a broader peace.
Published
October 8, 2023

Desperate people dig out dead and injured from quakes that killed over 2,000 in Afghanistan

Saturday’s magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit a far more densely populated area, near Afghanistan’s fourth largest city, Herat. It was followed by strong aftershocks.
Published
October 8, 2023

1 killed and 8 wounded in shooting at Pennsylvania community center party

Police said six people were shot and one was pronounced dead at the scene in White Township.
Published
October 8, 2023

Policeman in Egypt killed 2 Israelis and 1 Egyptian at tourist site in Alexandria

Israel's Foreign Ministry identified the wounded as an Israeli who suffered moderate injuries. The ministry said in a statement that Israeli authorities were working with the Egyptian government to bring the Israelis home.

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Published
October 7, 2023

Trump sets his sights on Iowa with visits Saturday as he tries to solidify his support in the state

Trump drew 1,700 people in Waterloo for an event aimed at encouraging attendees to pledge to support him in the caucuses, which are scheduled for Jan. 15.
Published
October 7, 2023

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta brings colorful displays to the New Mexico sky

The annual gathering has become a major economic driver for the state’s biggest city.
Published
October 7, 2023

5 things to know about the Hamas militant group’s unprecedented attack on Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right allies were scrambling to respond to the rapidly changing events. As the day wore on, the casualties quickly mounted.
Published
October 7, 2023

Biden condemns the ‘appalling assault’ by Hamas as Israel’s allies express anger and shock

Biden made clear in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that “we stand ready to offer all appropriate means of support," according to the White House.
Published
October 7, 2023

Retired university dean who was married to author Ron Powers shot to death on Vermont trail

Honoree Fleming, 77, died from a gunshot wound to the head Thursday, police said. She was found on the Delaware & Hudson Rail Trail about a mile south of the Castleton campus of Vermont State University.