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Developing: The Israeli military said Tuesday it has recovered the bodies of six hostages taken during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack that ignited the war in Gaza. The military identified the remains of Chaim Perry, 80; Yoram Metzger, 80; Avraham Munder, 79; Alexander Dancyg, 76; Nadav Popplewell, 51; and Yagev Buchshtav, 35. A hostage families forum said they were kidnapped alive. The latest >
Cease-fire talks: The recovery serves as a blow to Hamas, which has pushed to exchange hostages for Palestinian prisoners, an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and a lasting cease-fire . The recovery also likely increases pressure on the Israeli government to reach a deal in order to release hostages that are believed to still be alive. Read more >
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2024 election: Former President Donald Trump said Monday he would consider Tesla CEO Elon Musk for a job in his Cabinet if he wins the 2024 election. “If he would do it, I certainly would. He’s a brilliant guy,” Trump told Reuters in an interview. Musk, who owns the social media platform X, endorsed Trump in the presidential race and held a two-hour conversation on the social media platform with Trump last week. Read more >
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Diddy lawsuit: A self-proclaimed member of the Sinaloa drug cartel filed a lawsuit against hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and Bad Boy Entertainment, alleging defamation that he claims ruined his illicit drug business. The case, filed in the Southern District of New York, was swiftly dismissed by the judge. Alfredo P. Gonzalez, currently incarcerated in Colorado, sought $666,000 in damages, asserting that Combs and his associates had tarnished his reputation in New York’s criminal underworld. According to Gonzalez’s complaint, the trouble began when he refused to assist Combs’ alleged requests to traffic minors for parties. The latest >
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Johnny Wactor killing: Two 18-year-old men have been charged with murder in the death of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor. Robert Barceleau and Sergio Estrada were each charged Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, District Attorney George Gascón said. Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted thieves stealing the catalytic converter from his car May 25. Read more >
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A new pilot program will launch in-app Amber Alerts for TikTok users in Texas . Read more >
A woman who heard an 11-year-old girl screaming scared off a would-be kidnapper Sunday afternoon at a Washington neighborhood park. What we know >
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos, R- N.Y. , pleaded guilty to two felony charges against him on Monday afternoon. Details >
Two Nebraska men face wire fraud and other charges related to a scam where they were able to steal more than $350,000 from a casino in northern South Dakota. The investigation >
An Ohio woman faces several charges after investigators say she allegedly killed and ate a cat. The latest >
A leader of a major drug trafficking operation in Colorado was sentenced to 376 years in prison. Full report >
Another home on North Carolina’s Outer Banks was claimed Friday by the Atlantic Ocean, with help from swells from Hurricane Ernesto. Photos >
Parents traveled to Tennessee to use artificial intelligence to re-create the voices of their children who were killed in shootings. Read more >
A man was taken to the hospital Friday after he reportedly got part of his arm stuck in a tortilla machine in California , authorities said. The latest >
The Idaho college killings victims will be honored at a memorial ceremony Wednesday. Read more >
A Great Dane from Oregon is in the running for Nationwide’s contest recognizing the most unusual pet insurance claims of the year. His story >
Country music star Keith Urban held a surprise concert at an Alabama Buc-ee’s travel center. Read more >
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Paul Veneto is in the middle of his fourth trek from Boston to New York City. The retired flight attendant is walking more than 200 miles in memory of the flight crews who died in the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001. Read more >
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