Lauren Frayer
Stories
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The fragile truce in Gaza edges toward its next phase
Hamas says it has returned remains of an Israeli soldier held in Gaza since 2014. It's a sign of progress towards the next stage of the ceasefire. Meanwhile, President Trump's envoy and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, returns to Israel.
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An Israeli military court considers the fate of Florida teen Mohammed Ibrahim
Last winter, a 16-year-old from Florida was visiting family in the West Bank when Israeli soldiers arrested him for allegedly throwing rocks. He's been in prison for eight months without trial or family visits.
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The current status of SNAP — and another food assistance option
The Trump administration says it will restart SNAP benefits, but will pay out only half the normal amount. But private and other public resources have been available for families needing assistance.
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Once revoked for 'indecency,' the British Library reinstates Oscar Wilde's library card
When Oscar Wilde was jailed for "gross indecency," a charge historically used to criminalize gay sex, his library card was revoked. 130 years later, the British Library has re-issued it.
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Prince Andrew drops Duke of York title as Epstein fallout continues
Prince Andrew has agreed with King Charles to stop using his Duke of York title, as scrutiny over his past connection to Jeffrey Epstein persists.
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For the first time, the Church of England names a woman as its top leader
For the first time, the Church of England has named a woman as its top leader. Sarah Mullally is the new Archbishop of Canterbury, leading 85 million Anglicans around the world.
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Sarah Mullally named first woman Archbishop of Canterbury
Sarah Mullally has been named as the new Archbishop of Canterbury. She's the first woman ever chosen to lead the world's 85 million Anglicans.
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An attack on a synagogue in Manchester has left Britain on edge
A car-ramming and knife attack has killed two people at a synagogue in northern England. Police are calling it terrorism, amid a spike in antisemitism, days before the Oct. 7th anniversary.
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U.K. police label Manchester's deadly synagogue attack as a 'terrorist incident'
The attack took place outside a synagogue in Manchester. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the attack "appalling" and "all the more horrific" for taking place on Yom Kippur, Judaism's holiest day.
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Trump wants former British prime minister Tony Blair to help govern postwar Gaza
In President Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza, he named former British prime minister Tony Blair for a potential role in Gaza's postwar governance.
