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Report: Netanyahu Nixed Deal in July to Release 3 Hostages Recently Found Dead
A growing chorus of inside sources say Netanyahu is sidelining the lives of hostages to continue the genocide.
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump React to School Shooting in Georgia
Four people — two teachers and two students — were killed by a 14-year-old student of the school.
Macron’s Naming of Right-Wing PM Is Affront to Democracy, Says Left Coalition
The French president rejected the candidate put up by the coalition that won the most seats in parliamentary elections.
Largest City in Maine Becomes Fourth in US to Adopt Israel Divestment Resolution
Portland lawmakers voted unanimously to divest public funds from “all entities complicit” in Israel's assault on Gaza.
Harris Leads Trump Nationally, But the Electoral College Could Be a Spoiler
Harris and Trump are statistically tied in eight swing states, which represent 106 Electoral College votes up for grabs.
Watchdogs Worry That New Texas Courts Were Created to Side With Industry
The state's oil and gas industry lobbied aggressively for Texas's Business Court Judicial District.
Severe Lead Contamination Found in Water of Multiple Oakland Public Schools
No amount of lead is considered safe, and children are particularly vulnerable to serious health problems if exposed.
Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues County Over Its Efforts to Register More Voters
Paxton's lawsuit makes the baseless claim that the county's actions would encourage noncitizens to vote.
Human Rights Groups Tell Biden His Own Policy Requires US to Stop Arming Israel
The administration need look no further than its own memo released months ago, 25 organizations pointed out in a letter.
Trump Tells Supporters Rallygoer Who Broke Through Press Fence Is “On Our Side”
One critic decried Trump's statement last week as a “disturbing open call to violence” against the press.