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The war devastated Gaza, destroying entire communities. What will it take to rebuild
What needs to happen next for Gaza to start rebuilding after the war? NPR's Michel Martin asks Jack Lew, the former U.S. ambassador to Israel under President Biden.
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Israeli forces begin pullback in Gaza after government agrees to ceasefire plan
After the Israeli government approved the first stage of President Trump's ceasefire plan, Israeli forces in Gaza began pulling back to agreed positions Friday.
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Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire's first phase, but key challenges still lie ahead
Israel and Hamas agreed on the first phase of the ceasefire deal, but what challenges could they encounter next? NPR's Leila Fadel talks to former peace talks negotiator Diana Buttu.
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Judge temporarily blocks National Guard deployment to Illinois
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard to Illinois, expressing skepticism about the government's depiction of protests in a Chicago-area suburb.
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María Corina Machado of Venezuela awarded Nobel Peace Prize
The Norwegian Nobel Committee said Machado's work promoting democratic rights is "one of the most extraordinary examples of civilian courage in Latin America in recent times.
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Sorry, dad! Colin Hanks says John Candy was the 'nicest guy in Hollywood'
John Candy was one of the most beloved comedic actors of his time, with starring roles in Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Uncle Buck. His life and work are celebrated in a new Amazon Prime documentary by Colin Hanks, John Candy: I Like Me.
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Morning news brief
Israeli forces in Gaza begin pulling back to agreed positions after ceasefire deal, Trump planning to travel to Middle East ahead of hostage exchange, New York's AG indicted on federal charges.
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Government shutdown, text message scandal could reshape Virginia's gubernatorial race
Virginia is just weeks away from electing a new governor, but the government shutdown and a recent text message scandal could reshape the race.
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Loyola's Sister Jean, who became a March Madness icon, dies at 106
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved chaplain for the Loyola Chicago men's basketball team who became an international celebrity during their 2018 Final Four run, has died.
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Trump to travel to Middle East as Israel and Hamas prepare for hostage exchange
President Trump is planning to travel to the Middle East this weekend as Israel and Hamas prepare for a hostage and prisoner exchange as outlined in the ceasefire deal.
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Can U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas deliver lasting peace?
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with veteran hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and President Trump's involvement in the agreement.
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Senate to hold 7th vote as government shutdown drags on
After six failed attempts, the Senate will vote again Thursday to end the shutdown, as both parties continue to trade blame over who is stopping the government from reopening.
