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Terry Anderson, AP reporter held captive for years, has died: He was snatched in war-torn Lebanon in 1985 and held for nearly seven years.
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Terry Anderson, AP reporter held captive for years, has died
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Quick Glance: Hamas Official Proposes Disarming for Two-State Solution
  • Hamas is open to a five-year truce with Israel and conversion to a political party if a Palestinian state is established along pre-1967 borders, a significant concession by the group committed to Israel’s destruction.

  • Al-Hayya expressed Hamas' willingness to join the Palestine Liberation Organization and dissolve its military wing if a sovereign Palestinian state is formed in the West Bank and Gaza.
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Biden says meeting with 4-year-old girl orphaned and held hostage by Hamas a reminder of work needed to free remaining hostages
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WATCH: Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin plead for hostage deal, urge him to ‘stay strong, survive’
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WATCH: Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin plead for hostage deal ...
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Video upsets relatives: "Only 40 of Hamas hostages are said to be alive": The video published by Hamas is a shock for the still worried relatives in Israel ...
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Video upsets relatives:
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U.S. and 17 other countries demand that Hamas release hostages held in Gaza: In a joint statement, the U.S. and 17 other nations urged Hamas to release hostages ...
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Quick Glance: Biden and 17 World Leaders Urge Hamas to Release Hostages
  • President Biden and 17 world leaders issued a joint statement urging Hamas to accept a hostage deal to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.

  • The statement stresses the immediate release of hostages and a sustained ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid and end hostilities.

  • Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is accused of hindering progress by rejecting the deal and holding onto hostages instead of pursuing a ceasefire.

  • The Biden administration and mediators from Qatar and Egypt have received signals from Hamas indicating readiness to engage in negotiations, but the sincerity of these intentions remains uncertain.
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🇮🇱🇵🇸The #IsraelHamasWar entered its 200th day on Tuesday with fears mounting of an Israeli invasion in the overcrowded south of Gaza amid calls for hostages to be freed
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Protesters wrangle with police officers at a rally calling for the immediate release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7 attack on ... Show more
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Middle East updates: Israel's intel chief quits over Oct. 7: Military intelligence chief Aharon Haliva is the first senior Israeli official to resign over ...
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Middle East updates: Israel's intel chief quits over Oct. 7
Quick Glance: Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Resigns Over Hamas Attack Failures
  • The head of Israeli military intelligence resigned due to the failures surrounding Hamas’ unprecedented attack on October 7, marking the first senior resignation in Israel's history.

  • Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva’s resignation could trigger additional resignations among Israel’s top security officials in response to the Hamas attack that initiated the Gaza war.

  • Haliva, alongside other military and security leaders, were expected to address the evident failures leading up to and during October 7.

  • Israel and its esteemed security forces were caught entirely off guard by the Hamas attack on a Jewish holiday, shattering trust in the military. The resignation may contribute to rebuilding some of this trust.
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Gaza hostages raise painful reminders as Jews prepare for Passover: Among the themes of Passover is freedom from captivity. For many Jews this year ...
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Gaza hostages raise painful reminders as Jews prepare for Passover
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Former officer accused of killing his ex-wife and girlfriend is also a suspect in the abduction of a 1-year-old boy
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Quick Glance: Alert issued for baby possibly with former police officer linked to 2 murders
  • Authorities in Washington state have issued an alert for a 1-year-old boy after a former police officer reportedly killed two women − his wife and ex-girlfriend − and allegedly kidnapped the baby.

  • West Richland is located in Benton County, approximately 35 miles north of the Oregon state line.

  • The child's father, Elias Huizar, is wanted on two homicide charges, as announced by the police on Monday.

  • Police cautioned that Huizar is armed and dangerous, likely to commit further violent crimes.
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Amid Passover, both sides eye resumption of wider war in Gaza : Israel called up two reserve brigades for Gaza and analysts see the increased military activity ...
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Amid Passover, both sides eye resumption of wider war in Gaza
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Israel Turns Focus Back to Hamas and Rafah as Iran Threat Eases: Israel is returning its focus to eliminating what it says is the last remaining stronghold of ...
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Israel Turns Focus Back to Hamas and Rafah as Iran Threat Eases
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Ryan Gosling and Kate McKinnon Got Abducted By Aliens Again: ‘Saturday Night Live’ reunited Ryan Gosling and Kate McKinnon for yet another alien abduction sketch ...
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Ryan Gosling and Kate McKinnon Got Abducted By Aliens Again
Quick Glance: Funny Moments with Ryan Gosling and Beavis at SNL
  • During a television segment on artificial intelligence, the cast of Saturday Night Live had difficulty keeping a straight face as Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day appeared as Beavis and Butt-Head.

  • Gosling was dressed as Beavis and sat behind Heidi Gardner's character. The costumes of Gosling and Day brought laughter to the cast and the actors themselves.

  • Heidi Gardner struggled to deliver her lines when she saw Gosling in his Beavis outfit. When Day showed up as Butt-Head, it was even harder for her to stay serious. The entire cast fought with laughter as the sketch continued.

  • Ryan Gosling is celebrated for his role as Ken in Barbie and has appeared in successful films like Drive and La La Land. A live-action adaptation of Beavis and Butt-Head with him is currently not in the works.
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A young girl was on her way to school when an unknown man suddenly grabbed her from behind and covered her mouth. It didn't stop there.www ... Show more

Five attacks on school children: Attempted kidnapping of a twelve-year-old in Lichterfelde
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Thousands of Israelis take to the streets against Netanyahu government: They called for the immediate release of all hostages held in the Gaza Strip and for new ...
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Thousands of Israelis take to the streets against Netanyahu government
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Oregon kidnapping suspect arrested after attack was caught on doorbell camera: A kidnapping suspect in Oregon has been arrested after doorbell camera video ...
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Oregon kidnapping suspect arrested after attack was caught on doorbell ...
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Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 22, mostly children: Details of the deaths emerged as a multi-billion dollar military aid package for Israel ...
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Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 22, mostly children
Quick Glance: Israeli Strikes in Rafah Kill 22, Mostly Children, as US Advances Aid Package
  • Israeli strikes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah killed 22 people, including 18 children. The United States is on track to approve billions of dollars of additional military aid to Israel.

  • The conflict between Israel and Hamas has killed over 34,000 Palestinians, with at least two-thirds being children and women. The devastation in Gaza has left a swath of destruction.

  • The $26 billion aid package approved by the House of Representatives includes around $9 billion in humanitarian assistance for Gaza, which experts say is on the brink of famine.

  • Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated, leading to direct hostilities. The region is in turmoil, with violence escalating in the West Bank.
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🔴WATCH: IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari responds to Hamas' video featuring Hersh Goldberg-Poiln: 'This is an urgent call for action ... Show more
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Woman texts employer to say she can’t come to work because she was kidnapped, US cops say
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Woman texts employer to say she can’t come to work because she was ...
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Dieter Hallervorden publishes video with poem about Gaza: Dieter Hallervorden expresses criticism of the conditions in Gaza in lyrical form ...
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Dieter Hallervorden publishes video with poem about Gaza
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‘Husband kidnaps kids & travels to home country’: KUWAIT CITY, April 16: An expatriate woman, born in 1986, has accused her husband of kidnapping her children ...
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‘Husband kidnaps kids & travels to home country’
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IDF rejects ‘baseless’ claim of Gaza hospital mass burials, says bodies were exhumed in hunt for hostages
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IDF rejects ‘baseless’ claim of Gaza hospital mass burials ...
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Thousands of Israeli demonstrators took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Saturday, calling for new elections and demanding further action from the government to ... Show more
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Israelis struggle to celebrate Passover, a holiday about freedom, while many remain captive in Gaza
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Israelis struggle to celebrate Passover, a holiday about freedom ...
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Man gets 47 years to life in prison for kidnapping girl, 9, from upstate New York park
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Man gets 47 years to life in prison for kidnapping girl, 9 ...
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Sympathy for the devil: A spectacular hostage-taking gave the Stockholm syndrome its name. The case shows that agreement with the kidnapper does not have to be ...
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Sympathy for the devil
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UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals raided by Israel
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Quick Glance: UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Graves at Two Gaza Hospitals
  • The United Nations called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the mass graves at two major hospitals in Gaza that were searched by Israeli troops.

  • It was emphasized that investigators must have access to the sites, and a greater number of journalists should be able to work safely in Gaza to report on the facts.

  • Some of the bodies belonged to individuals killed during the hospital siege, while others were victims when Israeli forces raided the hospital.

  • The discovery of the graves highlights the urgency of a ceasefire, the end of the conflict, improved access for humanitarian aid, the protection of hospitals, and the release of Israeli hostages.
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Netanyahu calls to increase military, diplomatic pressure on Hamas: “In the coming days, we will increase the military and political pressure on Hamas because ...
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Netanyahu calls to increase military, diplomatic pressure on Hamas
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US President Joe Biden published a photo on Instagram with the released four-year-old hostage Abigail Idan, whom he met on Wednesday ... Show more

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IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari following Iranian attack 'Returning the hostages is our deepest duty'
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As we observe Passover this year, the celebration of freedom from bondage is overshadowed by the harsh reality that 133 hostages remain captive in Gaza ... Show more
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On the 200th day after their abduction from Israel to the Gaza Strip, relatives and supporters of more than 100 hostages drew attention to their fate with a ... Show more
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Shannon Matthews: Man behind kidnapping plot dies: Michael Donovan was jailed for staging the youngster's kidnap in February 2008.
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Shannon Matthews: Man behind kidnapping plot dies
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Biden administration clings to cease-fire talks with no Plan B: The U.S. strategy is first to get the fighting to stop, with the hope that a hostage release and ...
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Biden administration clings to cease-fire talks with no Plan B
Quick Glance: Biden Administration's Cease-Fire Efforts Under Scrutiny
  • The Biden administration's aspirations to end the war in Gaza and progress towards a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine hinge on securing a temporary cease-fire and the release of Israeli hostages.

  • The U.S. strategy focuses on halting the conflict momentarily, aiming for subsequent cease-fires, hostage releases, humanitarian aid, and the reconstruction of post-war Gaza under Palestinian Authority.

  • Arab involvement, particularly from Saudi Arabia, is pivotal in negotiations to push Israel towards considering a separate Palestinian state amidst escalating tensions.

  • With no contingency plan in place, pressures from potential Iranian strikes and the condition of the hostages in Gaza intensify the urgency for a breakthrough in the cease-fire discussions.
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Israel believes 40 Gaza hostages alive of 133, Daily Mail claims; Shin Bet denies
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Israel believes 40 Gaza hostages alive of 133, Daily Mail claims; Shin Bet ...
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Kenmore man kidnapped, threatened girlfriend before fatal crash, police say: After kidnapping his girlfriend, the man led police on a chase that ended when he ...
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Kenmore man kidnapped, threatened girlfriend before fatal crash ...
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O.J. Simpson, Convicted Felon And Legendary Football Player, Dead At 76: After being acquitted of murder in 1995, Simpson was convicted in 2007 of kidnapping and ...
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O.J. Simpson, Convicted Felon And Legendary Football Player, Dead At 76
Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
  • O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.

  • Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.

  • Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.

  • Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
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Gaza conflict: Hamas likely to present counter-proposal for hostage deal: The fate of the Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip is being negotiated ...
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Gaza conflict: Hamas likely to present counter-proposal for hostage deal
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Meanwhile, EU has called for investigation into mass graves uncovered in Gaza
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Hamas rejects latest hostage-ceasefire proposal on day 191 of the Gaza war
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‘I Cannot Digest That Passover Is Next Week.’ Counting the Days With Rachel Goldberg-Polin
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‘I Cannot Digest That Passover Is Next Week.’ Counting the Days With ...
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Quick Glance: Overcoming Hamas Challenge Amid Israel's Approach to Victory
  • Despite the Israeli prime minister's assertion of being on the brink of defeating Hamas, indications suggest the cruel terror group will emerge undefeated.

  • Persistently emphasizing relentless pursuit of 'total victory,' Netanyahu's aspirations may not align with reality.

  • Hamas stands as a sophisticated underground organization - in the most literal and metaphorical sense.

  • Israel's failure to devise a post-war strategic plan for governing Gaza echoes the missteps of the Americans in Baghdad in 2003.
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The Israeli military operation in the West Bank is one of the most serious incidents in recent months.
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Pres. Biden and the leaders of 17 other countries — including Canada, France, Germany, Spain, and the U.K. — are calling for the release of all hostages held ... Show more

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Hamas and Israel exchange recriminations over stalled Gaza talks: JERUSALEM: Israel and Hamas have accused each other of undermining negotiations for a truce in ...
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Hamas and Israel exchange recriminations over stalled Gaza talks
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Israel's pavilion at the Venice Biennale will not open until a Gaza cease-fire deal has been reached and hostages held by Hamas released ... Show more
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will increase "military pressure" on Hamas in an effort to force the release of hostages held in Gaza ... Show more
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Terry Anderson, AP reporter who became one of America's longest-held hostages, has died
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Quick Glance: Terry Anderson, Reporter Held Hostage, Dies at 76
  • Terry Anderson, the American journalist held hostage in Beirut for over six years in the 1980s, has passed away at the age of 76.

  • He was abducted by Islamic militants and was the final captive among 18 hostages to be released.

  • The kidnappers aimed to pressure the Reagan administration to support illegal arms sales to Iran, leading to the Iran-Contra scandal.

  • After being freed, Anderson married his fiancée and met his daughter for the first time.
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What we know about the 4 people accused of kidnapping and killing 2 women in Oklahoma
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Quick Glance: Suspects Arrested in Case of Missing Kansas Moms
  • Four individuals were apprehended and charged in connection with the disappearance of two Kansas moms, including the grandmother of one of the missing children.

  • The individuals were apprehended in relation to the disappearance of Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39.

  • Butler and Kelley, who were acquainted, were reported missing after their vehicle was discovered off Oklahoma State Highway 95 on March 30.

  • All four suspects faced charges such as First-Degree Murder and Conspiracy to Commit Murder in the First Degree.
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Edgecumbe terror: Pensioner held hostage for two hours, assaulted before alleged offender fires gun at police
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Biden says US commitment to Israel ‘ironclad,’ is waiting for PM to honor aid pledges
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
  • President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.

  • The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.

  • Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.

  • Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
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Israel-Hamas talks on Gaza truce 'stalling': Mediator Qatar: Negotiations between Israel and Hamas to secure a truce in Gaza and a release of hostages ...
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Israel-Hamas talks on Gaza truce 'stalling': Mediator Qatar
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Qatar 're-evaluating' mediator role in Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks: Qatar’s prime minister said that the country is re-evaluating its role as a mediator between ...
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Qatar 're-evaluating' mediator role in Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks