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Israeli Troops Withdraw From Netzarim Corridor in Gaza
During the war with Hamas, troops patrolled the Netzarim Corridor, which splits Gaza, preventing evacuated Palestinians from returning north.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Israel troops withdraw from corridor that split Gaza in two
Palestinians on cars and carts begin returning to northern Gaza - often to scenes of utter destruction.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
From bridges to oil refineries and defense, robots fix on aging U.S. infrastructure
Artificial intelligence-enabled robots are helping repair, maintain and monitor the health of critical infrastructure, helping to have money and lives.CNBC - Feb. 8 -
Trump's comments on Gaza draw backlash as Palestinians return home after ceasefire
President Trump drew backlash when he suggested the United States should take control of the Gaza Strip and move Palestinians out during a news conference with the Israeli prime minister at the ...CBS News - Feb. 5 -
Guarded optimism in India as Trump and Modi outline plans to deepen defense partnership
There is a guarded optimism among military experts in India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump have outlined plans to ramp up sales of defense systems to New Delhi to ...ABC News - 3d -
Cassidy questions McMahon on Trump plans to downsize Department of Education
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., questioned Linda McMahon about President Trump's plans to potentially downsize or eliminate the Department of Education. McMahon assured Cassidy any major changes to the ...NBC News - 4d -
Linda McMahon grilled on Trump's plans for the Education Department at Senate confirmation hearing
Senators pressed Linda McMahon on what it would look like if the Department of Education were dismantled and how she would enforce civil rights laws during her confirmation hearing Thursday to be ...NBC News - 4d -
Takeaways from Modi, Trump meeting: Cooperation on trade, defense and mutual praise
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United States President Donald Trump have spoken about easing tariffs and resolving trade concerns between the two countries, while also shoring up ...ABC News - 3d -
Defense stocks drop after Trump says Pentagon spending could be halved
Shares of Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin were under pressure after President Donald Trump raised the idea of large cuts to defense spending.CNBC - 3d -
NBA All-Star Game 2025 draft: Team Shaq reunites LeBron James and Anthony Davis after Lakers trade
TNT's Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley selected eight-man teams from the 24-player pool. LeBron James was the No. 1 pick.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7
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New DNC chair kicks off multistate tour as he takes over the party
Ken Martin, the newly installed chair of the Democratic National Committee, is kicking off his first major trip as party leader in an effort for the organization to “get out of D.C.”NBC News - 6h -
From tariffs to DOGE, what companies are saying about the impact of MAGA policies
A CNBC analysis shows multiple core themes tied to Trump’s policies are popping up on the earnings calls of S&P 500-listed companies.NBC News - 1h -
Trump admin to ask Supreme Court to keep fired government watchdog off the job as case pends
The Trump administration will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that ordered a government ethics watchdog reinstated to his post after he was fired by the president.NBC News - 15h -
Sec. Rubio arrives overseas for talks to end Russia-Ukraine war
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For some L.A. wildfire survivors, rebuilding will not be an option
Many Los Angeles residents who lost their homes in last month's wildfires fear their insurance payouts won't be enough to cover the costs of rebuilding.NBC News - 5h
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4 Top Officials Resign Over Adams’s Cooperation With Trump
Four deputy mayors to Eric Adams are leaving “to stay faithful to the oaths we swore to New Yorkers and our families,” they said in a statement.The New York Times - 27m -
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Unpaid toll texts are part of a con, fed and state officials warn
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