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21 IDF soldiers killed in deadliest single attack on Israel’s army since start of Hamas war
Twenty-one Israeli soldiers were killed in fighting on Monday, Jan. 22 in Gaza, according to the Israel Defense Forces, marking the single deadliest attack on Israel’s army since the war with Hamas began in October. In a televised statement on Tuesday, Jan. 23, an IDF spokesperson said the reservists were demolishing buildings near the border… -
Trump, Haley clash in New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 23, 2024
Voters in New Hampshire are heading to the polls this morning for the first-in-the-nation primary. And a young golf champ misses out on getting over a million dollars despite winning a PGA tournament. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. Trump, Haley seek victory in New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary… -
Bridgeport, Connecticut, holds election revote after ballot stuffing scandal
A revote is being held in Bridgeport, Connecticut, after the Democratic mayoral primary election was tainted by a ballot stuffing scandal last year. Voters are set to hit the polls on Tuesday, Jan. 23. A judge ordered the revote after the voting fraud was caught on camera. Now, there are new election complaints that have… -
Netanyahu rejects Hamas’ conditions to end war, release hostages
On Sunday, Jan. 21, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected conditions presented by Hamas to end the war and release more than 130 hostages that remain in Gaza. Hamas proposed that Israel completely withdraw its troops from the Gaza Strip, leaving the terrorist group in power. Netanyahu responded to the Hamas proposal in a statement.… -
2 Navy SEALs presumed dead in mission to stop Iranian-made weapons transfer
The U.S. military has called off a 10-day search and rescue effort for two Navy SEALs, now presumed dead, who went missing in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia. According to U.S. Central Command, rescue efforts have turned into recovery efforts. “We mourn the loss of our two naval special warfare warriors,… -
DeSantis drops out of presidential race ahead of New Hampshire primary: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 22, 2024
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis drops out of the race for the White House as the New Hampshire primary is a day away. And video captures flames shooting from a cargo plane in an incident now under investigation. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. Ron DeSantis drops out of… -
Texas bus company sues Chicago over law targeting buses carrying migrants
Fighting between state and city leaders is leaving migrants out in the cold — literally and figuratively. With the near-constant busing of thousands of migrants from Texas to cities like New York and Chicago, finding warm shelter space is next to impossible. Chicago uses public transportation buses as makeshift warming centers for migrants, many of… -
Tent encampments offer homeless quick help but cost hamstrung cities millions
A proposed solution to the escalating issue of homelessness, known as “Safe Sleep Villages,” is garnering attention nationwide. Initially introduced in San Francisco in 2021, these tent encampments have sprung up in cities across the U.S., offering tents, toilets and showers to those in need. Despite their intended purpose as a swift remedy, concerns are… -
Macy’s to slash 2,350 jobs and close 5 stores
U.S. Department store chain Macy’s is slashing more than 2,300 jobs and closing five stores, as the company said it’s trying to streamline its operations, according to a company spokesperson. The layoffs make up 3.5% of the overall workforce of the company. The company operated 722 locations back in January 2023, of which more than… -
Hunter Biden agrees to private deposition with House Republicans
The House Oversight Committee announced Thursday, Jan. 18, that Hunter Biden, will appear in front of House Republicans for a private deposition next month. Confirmed by his legal team, the president’s son is slated to testify behind closed doors on Feb. 28, ending a months-long back and forth with House Republicans. In December, Hunter Biden… -
Trump urges Supreme Court to keep name on ballots
Following Colorado’s first-of-its-kind ruling to ban former President Donald Trump’s name from the state’s primary ballot based on his actions leading to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, Trump and his lawyers are urging the Supreme Court to reverse the state’s ruling. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Colorado’s case that Trump is disqualified from… -
Congress passes short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 19, 2024
Congress passes a short-term funding bill with just hours left to avoid a government shutdown. And Japan looks to be the next country to land on the lunar surface with its ‘moon sniper’ explorer. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Jan. 19. Congress passes short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown… -
DOJ: Most significant ‘failure’ in Uvalde shooting was no police urgency
The U.S. Justice Department released a nearly 600-page report on how law enforcement handled the active shooter situation at the Texas school, renewing criticism of law enforcement’s response. The report, released Jan. 18, states that police should have immediately confronted the gunman but failed to do so. On May 24, 2022, 19 children and two…