Palestinian officials say an Israeli strike on a mosque in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 19 people
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Helene death toll rises to 227 as grim task of recovering bodies continues
It was still unclear how many people were unaccounted for or missing, and the toll could rise even higher.
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Milton reaches hurricane strength, could intensify before hitting Florida midweek
While forecast models vary widely, the most likely path suggests Milton could make landfall Wednesday in the Tampa Bay area.
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Mormon church leaders encourage civility as Trump and Harris rally religious voters
Dallin H. Oaks, the top adviser and likely successor to 100-year-old church president, encouraged congregants at the faith’s recent conference to steer clear of contention and be peacemakers in their communities ahead of the Nov. 5 election.
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Thousands join pro-Palestinian rallies around the globe as Oct. 7 anniversary nears
Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse violent demonstrators in Rome as tens of thousands pro-Palestinian protesters took to the streets in European cities and around the globe.
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Keanu Reeves spins out at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in pro auto racing debut
The star of ‘The Matrix’ continued driving after spinning out and eventually finished 25th.
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Harris is running a much bigger campaign than Trump. Will it matter?
She spends 3 times as much, employs hundreds more staff and dominates the ad war. But the race is effectively tied.
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American dams weren’t built for today’s climate-charged rain and floods
Officials last week said multiple dams were on the brink, including Tennessee’s Nolichucky Dam and North Carolina’s Walters and Lake Lure dams. People in nearby communities were ordered to evacuate.
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EU nations must recognize legal gender changes across bloc, top court rules
The Court of Justice of the European Union sided with Arian Mirzarafie-Ahi, a transgender man who sued his home country of Romania for refusing to accept the name and gender identity changes he initiated elsewhere.
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Inside a helicopter bringing life-saving relief to storm-ravaged North Carolina
National Guard and civilian aircraft now crisscross the skies of a region where roads and bridges have been destroyed and people are trapped.