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Hamas releases video of Israeli hostages Keith Siegel and Omri Miran

In the video, Siegel and Miran spoke of not being able to celebrate Passover with their loved ones. It comes days after Hamas released a video of Israeli American Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
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Lori Loughlin says she’s ‘grateful’ in first major interview since college admissions scandal

The actress spoke exclusively with First for Women about “persevering” through tough times and overcoming challenges.
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Meet the NASA astronauts who will be first to fly on Boeing's Starliner spaceship

Astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams are slated to pilot the capsule on its first crewed test flight to the International Space Station on May 6.
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Former Colorado sheriff’s deputy convicted of misdemeanor in death of man who called for help

A jury was deadlocked on more serious charges in the killing of Christian Glass. The district attorney will decide whether to still pursue a murder case.

Columbia University says it has banned protester who said 'Zionists don't deserve to live'

Khymani James, a junior at Columbia and a self-described spokesperson for the pro-Palestinian encampment there, made the comments in a January meeting with a school administrator.
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Severe spring storms put 21 million under threat of possible tornadoes and hail

The National Weather Service issued a rare 'tornado emergency' statement for the area of Blair, Nebraska, after multiple twisters were reported in the area.
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Climber dies after 2 fall on mountain in Denali National Park in Alaska

The two-person team climbing Mount Johnson in the park fell around 1,000 feet Thursday. One died, and the other sustained serious injuries.

As USC cancels commencement, Columbia students worry theirs could be disrupted

Their high school years were marred by the pandemic, and now protests against the Israel-Hamas war could threaten their college graduation ceremonies.
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Bird flu cases are likely being missed in dairy workers, experts say

Experts maintain the milk supply is safe. Their focus is on keeping the people who work with cows from getting sick.

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After a man's wife was reported missing, authorities uncovered a dark secret from his past

The FBI agent who spent decades investigating Fran Smith's disappearance is outraged that New Jersey prosecutors made a deal with her husband.

Columbia protest at a stalemate as students remain camped on lawn

Pro-Palestinian encampments stretch from New York to Los Angeles, as college activists demand an end to the Israeli bombardment of Gaza.