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Israel-Hamas war live updates: Hamas releases 2 female hostages as ceasefire extended a 7th day

The extension has renewed limited hopes of a longer halt to the fighting that began on Oct. 7.

Trump legal news brief: Appeals court reinstates Trump gag order and Engoron vows to enforce it ‘rigorously and vigorously’

A New York appeals court reinstates the gag order imposed on former President Donald Trump that prohibits him from making critical comments about Judge Arthur Engoron’s court staff, including his clerk.

Court monitor catches Trump quietly moving $40 million in violation of judge’s order: report

Trump and his co-defendants agreed to enhanced monitoring after failing to disclose big transfers

Trump is afraid of a rematch

He’s destined to fail — but Trump still may not even be in the race next year

George Santos says he'll force a vote to expel Jamaal Bowman over fire alarm incident

In a Thursday press conference, the scandal-plagued congressman said he wanted to level the playing field as he faces his own likely expulsion.

At the U.N. Climate Talks, the U.S. Is Just Another Petrostate

The United States is the world’s top producer of both oil and gas. That’s a fact you might forget, listening to the U.S. diplomats attending this year’s U.N. climate talks. During a virtual press briefing on Wednesday, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry chided “major producers” for not having signed onto a G7 pledge “to accelerate the phaseout of unabated fossil fuels so as to achieve net zero in energy systems by 2050.”“We still have people who have not signed up to that,” he said. “They are, some o

Iowa Lottery accidentally published the wrong numbers — but the mistaken 'winners' will get to keep their money

The Iowa Lottery will let people who presented 'winning' tickets when the wrong Powerball numbers were live to hang on to the money.

Henry Kissinger: World leaders comment on the diplomatic giant’s life, legacy and global impact

Global dignitaries comment on the life, legacy and global impact of Henry Kissinger, the former Secretary of State whose influence crossed the globe in the 1970s and the decades since.

6.5-foot snake found coiled under Christmas tree in Australia home, video shows

It tried to bite the snake catcher.

In his last major interview, Kissinger said Chairman Mao was the 'most dangerous' leader he met

Henry Kissinger said Mao Zedong was the "most dangerous" leader he ever met, citing his role in the deaths of 90 million people in China.

Will COP28 prove to be a watershed moment or a washout? | Opinion

One-third of the world’s wetlands have been lost in a short 50 years, along with a staggering 83% of freshwater wildlife populations | Opinion

A decent man, a failed presidency — and a stellar career in public service | Opinion

A humbling defeat was a prelude to the most successful portion of Jimmy Carter’s public life | Opinion

Dow soars more than 500 points as US stocks trade mixed to close out big November gains

In November, the Dow and S&P 500 jumped about 9%, while the Nasdaq surged 10.7%.

No punches pulled as Ron DeSantis, Gavin Newsom spar on Fox News

DeSantis called Newsom a “slick, slippery politician whose state is failing.” Newsom said DeSantis is “down 41-points [to Trump] in your own home state.”

Riverside County father killed, daughter hospitalized as gunman remains at large

Authorities are searching for a gunman who left a father dead and his young daughter hospitalized in Cathedral City. The suspect, Gabriel Hernandez, 24, is wanted for fatally shooting Ruben Hernandez, 43, and injuring his 11-year-old daughter, according to the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. On March 23, 2020, Gabriel and another suspect, Josue Agustin […]

In debate with Newsom, how could DeSantis lose? Hannity pitched him nothing but softballs | Opinion

The Fox News and Florida’s governor double-teamed Gavin Newsom. But California’s governor was in there pitching | Opinion

Arrest made in deadly San Dimas follow-home robbery

Authorities have made an arrest in connection with a deadly follow-home robbery that left one man dead in a residential San Dimas neighborhood. Deputies responded to the 1800 block of Hawkbrook Drive just before 7 p.m. on reports of the incident. At the scene, authorities discovered the man, identified by the L.A. County Department […]

'Golden Bachelor' Gerry Turner is engaged after finding love again: 'You're the person I can't live without'

Gerry Turner found love in a hopeless place and is engaged after putting his heart on the line as the oldest contestant ever on "The Golden Bachelor."

The Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner is getting his very own golden wedding

On the emotional season finale of "The Golden Bachelor," Gerry Turner broke up with fan favorite Leslie Fhima. He'll wed his winner Theresa Nist in a live special.

Rita Moreno, 91, says she made a friend at the supermarket so she won't feel lonely

The "West Side Story" star realized she was lonely after she moved into a new condo away from family and friends.

The Federal Reserve will cut interest rates 6 times in 2024 as the economy shows clear signs of cooling down, ING says

The forecasted interest rate cuts would bring the effective Federal Funds rate to about 3.83% at the end of 2024.

Here's how the 2024 election could impact the status of the dollar versus another big rival currency

Democratic presidencies tend to strengthen the dollar against the yen, while the opposite occurs under Republicans, Bank of America said.

One of China's biggest banks has banned analysts from writing bearish research and showing off their wealth

China International Capital Corp. also told employees to avoid wearing luxury brands or disclosing their pay to people outside the bank.

Former 'porn king' Ron Jeremy, who now suffers from severe dementia, will be released to a private residence — despite his accusers' objections

Ron Jeremy will no longer be held in custody, despite the objections of his accusers.

Heat loses Bam, but ends skid with historic fourth quarter. Takeaways from win over Pacers