In an initial response after a day of rocket fire into Israel, the Israeli military struck four targets in Gaza that it said belonged to the ruling Hamas militant group.
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Scientists discover bizarre type of sex in this ‘crazy’ ant
A species called the yellow crazy ant lives up to its name, with a mode of reproduction ‘unknown to science’ until now, according to a new study in the journal Science.
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EPA proposal takes on health risks near U.S. chemical plants
The proposed rules would reduce cancer risk and other exposure for communities that live close to harmful emitters, the EPA said.
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Gunmen kill at least 50 in attacks on village in Nigeria
The motive of the attacks was not immediately clear, though authorities said they believe both attacks were connected.
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IRS pledges more audits of wealthy, better customer service
The agency’s newly released strategic operating plan lays out the specifics of how the IRS will allocate the $80 billion, through the fiscal year 2031, that was approved in that legislation.
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U.S. would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions
A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain limits to promote fairness or reduce injuries.
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U.S. ambassador and Russian diplomat discuss arrested Wall Street Journal reporter
Evan Gershkovich, a Bowdoin College grad, is the first U.S. correspondent since the Cold War to be detained for alleged spying.
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King Charles III supports probe into monarchy’s slave ties
During a ceremony that marked Barbados becoming a republic two years ago, Charles referred to ‘the darkest days of our past and the appalling atrocity of slavery, which forever stains our history.’
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U.S. Supreme Court says transgender athlete can compete in West Virginia
The Supreme Court is allowing a 12-year-old transgender girl to continue competing on her middle school’s girls sports teams while a lawsuit over a state ban continues.
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Biden review of chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal blames Trump
The National Security Council report does fault overly optimistic intelligence community assessments about the Afghan army’s willingness to fight and says Biden followed military commanders’ recommendations.