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Israel Poised to Ratify Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Agreement, According to Netanyahu’s Office

Israel set to approve Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal, Netanyahu's office says DOHA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM - The Israeli cabinet will meet to give final approval to a deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and release of hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday. In Gaza itself, Israeli warplanes kept

Busta Rhymes Faces Assault Charges in New York Amid Ongoing Investigation

Busta Rhymes charged with assault in New York; investigation 'ongoing' Busta Rhymes is facing an assault charge in New York and will soon have his day in court. A New York Police Department spokesperson told USA TODAY on Thursday that Busta Rhymes, 52, born Trevor Smith Jr., had turned himself in at Brooklyn's 84th precinct

Israel Poised to Ratify Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Agreement, According to Netanyahu’s Office

Israel set to approve Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal, Netanyahu's office says DOHA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM - The Israeli cabinet will meet to give final approval to a deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and release of hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday. In Gaza itself, Israeli warplanes kept

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Israel Poised to Ratify Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Agreement, According to Netanyahu’s Office

Israel set to approve Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal, Netanyahu's office says DOHA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM - The Israeli cabinet will meet to give final approval to a deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and release of hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday. In Gaza itself, Israeli warplanes kept

The Impact of Speaker Mike Johnson’s Relationship with Trump on the GOP’s Trajectory

How Speaker Mike Johnson’s bond with Trump shapes GOP future The House speaker and Republican president-elect are not a natural fit. As Donald Trump walked into Madison Square Garden on a big fight night, you could almost miss the tortoise-shell glasses peeking over the president-elect's shoulder, two fingers pointing amid the thunderous applause. Others in

Busta Rhymes Faces Assault Charges in New York Amid Ongoing Investigation

Busta Rhymes charged with assault in New York; investigation 'ongoing' Busta Rhymes is facing an assault charge in New York and will soon have his day in court. A New York Police Department spokesperson told USA TODAY on Thursday that Busta Rhymes, 52, born Trevor Smith Jr., had turned himself in at Brooklyn's 84th precinct

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Israel and Hamas Strike Groundbreaking Agreement for Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Exchange

Israel and Hamas reach deal on Gaza ceasefire, hostage release After months of deadlock and more than 15 months of war, Israel and the militant group Hamas reached a fresh Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, President Joe Biden said on Wednesday. The deal includes a six-week initial ceasefire phase, the gradual withdrawal of Israeli

Heartfelt Tributes Emerge for LA Wildfire Victims: Celebrating Lives of Surfers, Adventurers, and Beloved Family Members

Families mourn LA wildfire victims: Surfers, adventurers, matriarchs, fathers and sons Weary Angelenos picking up the pieces of their homes and possessions are mourning the lives lost to the smoke and flames that have burned for more than a week, even as they remain on alert for new wildfire threats across the region. As of

Abolishing the Nightmare: Optimism for a Lasting Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Peacemakers hope Israel-Hamas ceasefire will hold: 'It’s time for this nightmare to end.' Relieved. Hopeful. Even optimistic. Those are the immediate reactions of some peacebuilders in the Gaza Strip, the U.S., and elsewhere abroad Wednesday after Israel and the militant group Hamas reached a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. "I can’t tell you how

What Happens to Your TikTok Videos If a Ban Is Imposed? Here’s What You Need to Know.

If a TikTok ban goes into effect, what happens to your videos? Here's what to know. With the clock ticking toward a possible U.S. ban for TikTok, users of the popular video sharing app may be wondering what it means to them. TikTok's Beijing-based parent company ByteDance is reportedly planning to shut down the app

Public Sentiment Shifts: The American Perspective on a Potential TikTok Ban

With TikTok ban looming, how many Americans support it? Public opinion has changed a lot. With a potential TikTok ban looming for 170 million users of the app in the United States, it begs the question: How much public support is there for the ban? Not much. Between March 2023 and August 2024, support for

Star-Studded Lineup Announced for Trump’s Inaugural Celebration: Carrie Underwood and Lee Greenwood Shine

Who's performing at Trump's inauguration? Carrie Underwood, Lee Greenwood to take stage President-elect Donald Trump is set to be officially sworn in on Monday, and he's enlisting some big names in music for Inauguration Day. Trump's second inauguration will be a more star-studded affair than his first in 2017, with top performers in country music

“Get Ready for ‘Love Island All Stars’ Season 2: Everything You Need to Know!”

'Love Island All Stars' Season 2: Premiere date, new episodes, cast, how to stream A new batch of all stars have entered the villa. Season 2 of "Love Island: All Stars" premieres Wednesday night, bringing back 12 fan-favorite islanders for another go around. The returning still-single contestants will visit an isolated South Africa villa where

Kash Patel Takes Center Stage at Pam Bondi’s Attorney General Confirmation Hearing

At Pam Bondi's attorney general confirmation hearing, focus moved to FBI nominee Kash Patel Democratic senators are gearing up to fight against President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Kash Patel to lead the FBI – at least if their questions at the confirmation hearing for attorney general pick Pam Bondi are any signal. Multiple Democrats who

Bill Hader Stunned as His Los Angeles Home Escapes Wildfire Devastation: ‘It Feels Surreal’

Bill Hader 'in shock' after Los Angeles home survives wildfires: 'It doesn't seem real' Bill Hader's home weathered the Los Angeles wildfires, but the devastation still "doesn't seem real." On Tuesday, during an interview with Los Angeles new station KTLA, Hader opened up about the aftermath of the fires, which destroyed his Pacific Palisades neighborhood.

Democrats Challenge Trump’s Cabinet Nominee: Key Insights from the Senate Confirmation Hearings

Takeaways from Senate confirmation hearings: Democrats grill Trump Cabinet nominee President-elect Donald Trump's proposed supporting cast for his second administration began emerging into public view Wednesday during a series of Senate confirmation hearings that mixed fiery exchanges with bipartisan comity. Following nominee Pete Hegseth's contentious hearing Tuesday for Defense secretary, nominee Pam Bondi also endured

Los Angeles Residents Bracing for One Last Whirlwind of Winds: Live Updates

Wildfire weary Los Angeles residents face 'last really windy day': Live updates PASADENA, Calif. − Firefighters were battling two monstrous wildfires Wednesday as weary residents across Los Angeles County stayed alert for another round of the Santa Ana winds that have fanned the flames of a catastrophe unfolding across sprawling, once-picturesque communities. Winds were weaker

FDA Prohibits Red No. 3 Food Coloring in Edibles: What You Need to Understand

FDA bans Red No. 3 food dye in food, drinks: Here's what to know The Food and Drug Administration has officially banned Red No. 3, an additive used for giving food and drinks a bright, cherry-red color. The FDA announced on Wednesday that it has amended its color additive regulations, no longer allowing the use