X promises 'highest level' response on posts about Israel-Hamas war. Misinformation still flourishes
The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, says it is trying to take action on a flood of posts sharing graphic media, violent speech and hateful conduct about the latest war between Israel and Hamas
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Vikings to put Justin Jefferson on injured reserve for minimum 4-game absence, AP source confirms
The Minnesota Vikings will place wide receiver Justin Jefferson on injured reserve according to a person with knowledge of the decision speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move had not been finalized
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Former baseball star Steve Garvey enters Senate race in California
Former baseball star Steve Garvey is entering the US Senate race in California, hoping to become the first Republican elected to the chamber from the state since 1988.
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Palestinian-Americans stuck in Gaza say they feel trapped, abandoned by US Embassy
As bombs rained down on Gaza Monday, Palestinian-Americans visiting or living there said they were desperately trying to find ways out of the region but have received little or no support from US Embassy officials, even though they are US citizens.
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Biden did not urge restraint in Gaza in call with Netanyahu
Within hours of the deadly Hamas attack on Israel that left hundreds of people dead, President Joe Biden was on the phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Supreme Court declines to revisit landmark libel ruling, though Clarence Thomas wants to reconsider the decision
The Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to revisit the landmark First Amendment decision in New York Times v. Sullivan, rebuffing a request to take another look at decades-old precedent that created a higher bar for public figures to claim libel in civil suits.
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Bodies of residents and militants lie in the grounds of ravaged Israeli kibbutz
By Maayan Lubell KFAR AZA, Israel Bodies of Israeli residents and Hamas militants lay in the grounds of
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The Supreme Court rejects an appeal from former coal company CEO Don Blankenship
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from former coal company executive Don Blankenship, who argued that major news outlets defamed him by calling him a “felon.”
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Two members from Hamas political office killed in air strike, official says
GAZA (Reuters) -Two members from Hamas' political office, Jawad Abu Shammala and Zakaria Abu Maamar, were killed in an air
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill expanding conservatorship law
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that makes it easier for authorities to compel treatment for people with mental illness or addiction issues
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Philippine diplomat witnessed Chinese ships' aggressive actions in disputed South China Sea
A senior Filipino diplomat known for his past expletive-laced tirade against China joined a coast guard trip to the disputed South China Sea last week and saw Beijing’s ships block and nearly collide with Philippine vessels, including one he was on
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Chris Colfer's new book series for young people will launch in 2024
The hero of Chris Colfer’s next book series is no ordinary boy
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