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Biden makes the case for supporting Israel and Ukraine with money, weapons
Friday, October 20, 2023
The White House is asking lawmakers for almost $106 billion in funding for Israel, Ukraine, countering China in the Indo-Pacific, and operations on the southern U.S. border.
Morning news brief
Friday, October 20, 2023
In a speech, President Biden appeals for more funding for Ukraine and Israel. Russia detains a Radio Free Europe editor. GOP states swore off a voting tool — now they're scrambling to recreate it.
Morning news brief
Thursday, October 19, 2023
It's been nearly two weeks since Israel declared war on Hamas. Israelis and Palestinians blame each other for the blast at a Gaza hospital. Rep. Jim Jordan loses a second vote to be House speaker.
Shortly after a Gaza hospital was hit, disinformation spread across social media
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Disinformation ran rampant on the social media site formerly known as Twitter after explosions at a hospital in Gaza. Changes to the platform have made finding credible information harder than ever.
Tensions rise over an explosion at a Gaza hospital that killed 500 people
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
It was a massive explosion at Baptist Al Ahli hospital — a Christian hospital and one of the oldest in Gaza. Doctors there tell NPR they are still uncovering bodies
Trump returns to New York courtroom as business associates testify in fraud trail
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Donald Trump was back in court Tuesday for the civil case alleging a widespread business conspiracy. He watched as witnesses gave evidence of ways his company lied about the value of its properties.
Morning news brief
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
A blast at a Gaza hospital killed hundreds of people, and impacted President Biden's trip to Jordan. The bombing of the hospital sparked protests across the Middle East.
U.S. aims to contain Israel-Hamas war but there are fears the violence is spreading
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
A deadly blast at a hospital in Gaza had an immediate impact on President Biden's trip — calling off a visit to Jordan. His message in Tel Aviv will be much more about safeguarding civilians in Gaza.
The bombing of a hospital in Gaza sparks protests across the Middle East
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The bombing of the Gaza hospital has sparked anger across the Arab world — including on the streets. In Amman, Jordan, security forces tear gassed protestors trying to reach the Israeli embassy.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Tel Aviv to show support for Israel
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Blinken says America has Israel's back in its fight against Hamas — but what are the diplomatic goals he hopes to achieve on this vital trip?
Morning news brief
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Days into the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza is in a deep humanitarian crisis. Republicans chose Majority Leader Steve Scalise to be their nominee for House speaker. Scientists use AI to speed up discoveries.
Biden says U.S. stands with Israel, condemns Hamas attack as 'evil'
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
In a national address, President Biden said he would support Israel with whatever it needs in its fight against Hamas. He also said his priority is the safety of Americans held hostage.
Morning news brief
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The war between Israel and Hamas enters its fifth day. President Biden condemns the attack on Israel as "evil." Maui schools shutdown by the deadly August wildfires will reopen next week.
Morning news brief
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Israel's military strikes back after Hamas' incursion into Israel. Several U.S. cities have seen marches in support of Palestinians. The House is paralyzed until Republicans can elect a new speaker.
How were Hamas militants able to carry out an unprecedented attack against Israel?
Monday, October 09, 2023
Israeli intelligence has been tracking Hamas closely for years. Why was the group able to plan and carry out such widespread and deadly attacks?
Israel's military is trying to push back militants who attacked multiple towns
Monday, October 09, 2023
The Israeli military said Monday it was still battling Hamas militants in several locations inside Israel's borders — on the third day after the attack from Gaza by hundreds of Hamas fighters.
Rescue workers hurry to reach hundreds of Afghans buried under quake debris
Monday, October 09, 2023
A powerful earthquake has killed more than 2,000 people in western Afghanistan.
Morning news brief
Monday, October 09, 2023
Hamas attack on Israel touches off an all-out war. How did Hamas militants plan and carry out such a large attack without advance warning? Series of quakes in Afghanistan kills over 2,000 people.
Morning news brief
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The GOP held its second presidential primary debate. With a possible government shutdown looming, House Republicans focus on impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Armenians flee Nagorno-Karabakh.
North Korea expels U.S. soldier who crossed over from South Korea
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
North Korea says it will expel Travis King, a 23-year-old US soldier who crossed over the border in July. North Korea claims that King, who is black, had suffered abuse and racism in the US army.