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Israel steps up air and ground attacks in Gaza and cuts off the territory’s communications

Israel knocked out internet and communication in the Gaza Strip in stepped-up bombardment Friday night, largely cutting off its 2.3 million people from contact with each other and the outside world and creating a near-blackout of information, as the military said it was “expanding” ground operations in the territory. Read More.

A teen bowler, a shipbuilder and a sign language interpreter are among the Maine shooting victims

The 18 people killed in two mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine, included a 14-year-old bowler, a shipbuilder who loved playing the game of cornhole and a sign language interpreter. According to Maine State Police, seven people died Wednesday night at Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley. Eight more people, all male, died at Schemengees Bar and Grille. Three others died after being taken to hospitals. Read More.

Donald Trump is set to testify Nov. 6 in civil fraud trial. Daughter Ivanka also will testify

Former President Donald Trump is set to testify Nov. 6 in the civil business fraud case against him, following testimony from his three eldest children, state lawyers said. The schedule sets up a blockbuster stretch for the trial of New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit. Read More.

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Rep. Dean Phillips announces primary challenge to Biden. He says Democrats need to focus on future

For months, Dean Phillips called for a Democratic primary challenge to President Joe Biden, drawing no public interest from governors, lawmakers, and other would-be alternatives. The 54-year-old Minnesota congressman finally entered the race himself on Friday. Read More.

Many Americans say their household expenses are outpacing earnings this year, AP-NORC poll shows

About 2 in 3 Americans say their household expenses have risen over the last year, but only about 1 in 4 say their income has increased in the same period, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Read More.

Robert E. Lee statue that prompted deadly protest in Virginia melted down

A statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that was a focal point of a deadly white nationalist protest in 2017 has been melted down and will be repurposed into new works of art. The statue was taken down in 2021 after years of debate and delay. Read More.

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DC pandas will be returning to China in mid-November, weeks earlier than expected

The National Zoo’s three celebrity giant pandas will be heading home a little earlier than expected. Zoo officials told The Associated Press on Thursday that adult bears Mei Xiang and Tian Tian and their cub Xiao Qi Ji will be returning to China sometime in mid-November. Read More.

The strike has dimmed the spotlight on the fall’s best performances. Here’s 13 you shouldn’t miss

As the strike pushes into Hollywood’s awards season, it’s increasingly muting the reception for some of the best performances of the year. Here are some of the standouts you might have missed during the SAG-AFTRA work stoppage — and where to watch them. Read More.

Not Real News: A look at what didn't happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. Here are the facts. Read More.

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