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Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C. Speaking with Fox News on Sunday night, Nov. 12, announced that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. Getty Images

Republican Sen. Tim Scott ends bid for president during TV interview: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 13, 2023

Indonesia's floating solar power plant, a $108.70 million initiative, aims to enhance renewable energy and decrease coal reliance. Reuters

Indonesia inaugurates world’s third-largest floating solar power plant

A media watchdog group has revealed that a freelance photographer in Gaza potentially holds close ties to Hamas. Getty Images

Media watchdog links freelance photographers to Hamas; news outlets react

The FBI is investigating after suspicious letters, some containing fentanyl, were sent to election offices. Pierce County Auditor’s Office/ABC News

Suspicious letters, some with fentanyl, sent to elections offices: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 10, 2023

Israel adopts four-hour daily humanitarian pauses in its conflict with Hamas and establishes a second corridor for Gaza civilian evacuations. AP Images

4-hour daily humanitarian pauses in Israeli assault against Hamas

The House of Representatives passed a resolution to denounce a Palestinian slogan as 'antisemitic' in a 377-44-1 vote. Getty Images

60 Democrats ask Biden to give Palestinians in the US protected status

More than a quarter of the countries within the continent of Africa could soon be utilizing floating power plants for their energy. Getty Images

Africa is relying on power ships due to underinvestment in energy infrastructure

Foreign policy was a large topic during the GOP presidential primary, especially looking at relations with China and data sharing. Getty Images

GOP debate raises questions over Airbnb sharing user data with China

Two people died when a gunman opened fire during an environmental protest. Kenneth Darlington, a U.S. citizen born in Panama, was arrested. Reuters

US citizen arrested after allegedly killing 2 protestors in Panama

For the third time, Republican candidates for the 2024 presidential election faced off in a primary debate. AP Images

The big takeaways from the 3rd Republican primary presidential debate: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 9, 2023

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Mexico’s Congress once again debates corpses of alleged extraterrestrials

Pandas at the U.S. National Zoo, a symbol of goodwill between China and the U.S., are returning to China as diplomatic tensions grow. Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

US National Zoo pandas returned to China amid growing diplomatic tensions

Rep. Rashida Tlaib referred to Netanyahu as a "genocidal maniac" on Instagram, leading to her recent censure by other members of Congress. Getty Images

House votes to censure Dem. Rep. Rashida Tlaib over Israel remarks

The results are in for election day 2023, and Democrats scored victories in several states, including Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia. Reuters

Democrats take home victories in several states after Election Day 2023: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 8, 2023

Israel secured a temporary humanitarian corridor in Gaza, and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke publicly of his post-war plans for the first time. Reuters

Israel secures Gaza corridor, claims future security role

Debate is heating up in Germany over a proposed name change for a childcare facility named after Anne Frank. Getty Images

German town debates changing name of Anne Frank childcare center

The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry said more than 10,000 people have been killed since Israel launched its strikes on the territory. Getty Images

Gaza Health Ministry reports 10K dead; UN calls it a ‘graveyard for children’

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Trump's argument for presidential immunity in a defamation lawsuit filed by E. Jean Carroll. AP Images

Former President Trump clashes with judge during testimony at $250M civil fraud trial: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 7, 2023

Thousands of migrants are currently journeying towards the U.S. southern border, but their progress has slowed. AP Images

Migrants protest in Mexico by sewing lips shut, demanding safe journey to US

Ukraine’s top general said the war with Russia is at a stalemate and in order to win, his troops need more advanced weapons systems. DVIDS

Ukraine needs help countering Russia’s minefields. This machine is a huge boost.

With one year until the 2024 presidential election, a new survey is showing voters in five battleground states favor Trump over Biden. Getty Images

Polls: Trump leads Biden in most key swing states: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 6, 2023

The British prime minister hosted a discussion with Musk after his two-day AI summit, which produced agreements among world and tech leaders. Getty Images

Elon Musk predicts future without need for jobs in talk with British PM Sunak

President Biden hosts 11 other nations from the Americas to concentrate on shared migration challenges and building economic relationships. Associated Press Images

Biden hosts Americas Partnership summit focusing on migration and sustainable growth

The House passed a GOP-led aid package to Israel, which would provide $14.3 billion in assistance, as the Israel-Hamas war continues. Reuters

House approves GOP-led $14.3B Israel aid package: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 3, 2023