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Israel has recovered the body of a woman who was taken hostage by Hamas during its bloody and surprise October assault and died while in captivity in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza.

Israel retrieves body of Hamas hostage from Gaza

The remains of a teacher and four soldiers were found in an operation in Khan Younis on Wednesday.

Israeli military recovers five hostages' bodies in Gaza

Charlotte, NC

Fact check: Trump made at least 10 false claims about Kamala Harris in a single rally speech

OhioRepublican U.S. Sen. JD Vance’s journey from a troubled childhood in Appalachia to the halls of the U.S. Senate to being former PresidentDonald Trump’s running mate has been the subject of much ink, yet his contradictory stance onLGBTQ+ rights is coming under scrutiny.Vance’s memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, contains a revealing anecdote about his childhood belief that he was gay. Influenced by a preacher’s condemnation of homosexuality, young Vance feared he was destined for hell simply because he disliked girls and cherished his friendship with another boy.

How JD Vance went from thinking he was gay and changing his name twice to being an anti-LGBTQ+ extremist

Rare footage captured by a camera strapped to the back of an endangered shark shows the moment it was struck by a boat, prompting the animal to dash into deep waters.

Boat hits massive 23-foot shark in rare video footage

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

A surfer’s leg that was severed by a shark attack on Tuesday later washed up on an Australian beach, where a police officer retrieved it and put on ice.

Surfer’s leg washes up on shore after shark attack

First lady Jill Biden watched on Wednesday night as President Joe Biden told the American people it was time to “pass the torch” on his political career. Then she got on a plane, flying nearly 4,000 miles to Paris, where another torch was being passed.

Jill Biden travels to Paris Olympics as her husband passes the torch

The ex-wife of second gentleman Doug Emhoff defended Vice President Kamala Harris against sexist criticism about her lack of biological children. CNN’s Sunlen Serfaty takes a look at the relationship between the presumptive Democratic nominee and her blended family, including two stepchildren who gave her the title “Mamala.” 

Harris’ husband’s ex-wife defends her against ‘baseless’ claims about being childless

Virginia State

Anchorage, AK

Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

A Canada women’s soccer team staff member has been given an eight-month suspended prison sentence after a drone incident, the Saint-Etienne prosecutor’s office said.

Canadian women’s soccer team staffer given suspended prison sentence over drone incident, prosecutor says

Springfield, IL

Body-camera footage showing the fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who had called 911 for help, was released Monday in a case that has led to murder charges against a deputy.

Illinois police release bodycam video of fatal shooting of Black woman in her home

Alaska State

Williamsburg, VA

Last week Roger Allan Holmberg Sr.made the news because of a disturbance on an Alaskan airline flight. 13 News Now said a social media page indicated the pastor and his wife Patty had moved to Williamsburg, Virginia in November, 2023.

Virginia pastor banned from Alaskan airline after assault charges are filed

CNN senior political commentator Van Jones responds to President Joe Biden’s historic address to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.

‘He fell on his sword’: Van Jones reacts to Biden’s historic address on leaving 2024 race

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Colorado State

Butte County, CA

Chico, CA

Arson investigators have arrested a man suspected of igniting the Park Fire in California’s Butte County, the district attorney announced Thursday.

Man arrested for allegedly starting Park Fire in California as Oregon battles massive blaze

Former President Donald Trump said in an interview that he chose JD Vance to be his running mate in part because they have “an automatic chemistry” despite Vance being an outspoken Trump critic in the past. Vance was a key voice in the “Never Trump” movement during the 2016 presidential election. CNN’s Daniel Strauss reports.

Hear what Trump says about Vance’s previous criticism of him

NORAD intercepted two Russian and two Chinese bombers flying near Alaska Wednesday in what a US defense official said was the first time the two countries have been intercepted while operating together.

NORAD intercepts Russian and Chinese bombers operating together near Alaska in first such flight

Russia’s first and only openly transgender politician has said she is no longer detransitioning, telling CNN that she had been previously driven by fear of Russia’s ban on gender reassignment.

Russian transgender politician reverses decision to detransition, saying she was acting ‘out of fear’

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Families of hostages held in Gaza slam Netanyahu for leaving ceasefire deal out of Congress speech

Families of hostages held captive in Gaza condemned Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to the United States Congress, as pressure grows on the Israeli prime minister to agree...

Families of hostages held in Gaza slam Netanyahu for leaving ceasefire deal out of Congress speech

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