Brian Mann
Stories
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Court documents reveal names of powerful men allegedly linked to Jeffrey Epstein
Epstein, a convicted sex trafficker who took his own life in 2019, has been linked to some of the world's most powerful men. Names included in the court documents aren't evidence of wrongdoing.
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World
In landmark ruling, Israel's Supreme Court rejects right-wing changes to judiciary
The decision on Monday was a blow to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's campaign to weaken his nation's independent judiciary and raised new questions about Netanyahu's political future.
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In 2023 fentanyl overdoses ravaged the U.S. and fueled a new culture war fight
Fentanyl fueled unprecedented carnage with 112,000 fatal overdoses. The nation is increasingly divided over how to respond.
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A naturalist finds hope despite climate change in an era he calls 'The End of Eden'
South African naturalist Adam Welz has traveled the world, documenting the profound impact of climate change on wild species. He says his research has convinced him despair isn't the answer.
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World
As Israel fights to destroy Hamas, the group's popularity surges among Palestinians
In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, a recent poll found 68% of Palestinians say the Oct. 7 Hamas attack was a legitimate act of defiance and support for the group has more than tripled to 44%.
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The fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas has entered its 6th day
The hostage-for-prisoner exchange is expected to continue on Wednesday. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is dire and the military situation volatile.
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National
Mother of Palestinian student shot in Vermont thought he would be safer in U.S.
Elizabeth Price's son Hisham Awartani was one of three men of Palestinian descent shot on Saturday in Vermont. Speaking to NPR from Ramallah, Price fears her son "is confronting a life of disability."
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World
13 Israelis and 4 others were released in the latest Israel-Hamas swap of captives
In addition to the Israelis, three Thais and a Russian were freed by the Islamist militant group on the third day of exchanges mandated by a temporary cease-fire agreement.
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World
In pictures: emotional scenes as Israel and Hamas trade prisoners for hostages
Hamas freed 17 hostages and Israel released 39 Palestinian detainees. We take a look at what has happened so far.
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World
Hamas has released 24 hostages
Hamas freed 24 hostages taken during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel in which about1,200 people were killed. Thirteen were part of a prisoner-hostage swap deal. The others were a surprise development.