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As Cease-Fire Takes Hold, Some Gazans Attempt a Treacherous Return Home
When the cease-fire in Gaza took effect early Friday morning, Palestinians across the Gaza Strip prepared to go back to the homes they fled to see if they were still intact, to check on relatives left behind, and in some cases, to finally bury their ...
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A Political Convert in the Long Shadow of the Civil War
In “Longstreet,” Elizabeth R. Varon dissects the life and legacy of a Confederate general who became a devoted supporter of Reconstruction.
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Hundreds Sentenced in Trial That Sought to Break Mafia’s Grip on Southern Italy
The outcome on Monday marked a blow to the criminal syndicate ‘Ndrangheta and some of its top-ranking mobsters with ties to international drug syndicates.
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To Build Momentum, Scott Tackles Race and Racism in Chicago
Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina gave his speech as his struggling presidential campaign said it would move most of its staff to Iowa.
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The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now
In the Where to Eat: 25 Best series, we’re highlighting our favorite restaurants in cities across the United States. These lists will be updated as restaurants close and open, and as we find new gems to recommend. As always, we pay for all of our ...
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In Northern Gaza, the Price of a Ride South Is Out of Reach for Many
As Israel’s military ramped up its warnings for civilians to flee northern Gaza, many people there said that doing so was not an option because of cost — and that it was no guarantee of safety. The Israeli military said Saturday night that it would ...
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Tracking Cellphone Data by Neighborhood, Israel Gauges Gaza Evacuation
The Israeli military says the tracking and the call to evacuate are to preserve as many civilian lives as possible during an expected ground invasion, even as deadly airstrikes continue.
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Gaza’s Hospitals Face ‘Impossible’ Choices With Israel Evacuation Order
As a widely anticipated ground invasion looms, hospitals in Gaza City said they had no way to evacuate thousands of sick and injured patients.
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Thousands Flee Gaza After Israel Orders Mass Evacuation
Panic and confusion gripped the northern Gaza Strip on Friday, where thousands of people were fleeing south after the Israeli military ordered a mass evacuation of parts of the densely crowded, impoverished and besieged coastal strip that is home to ...
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Fierce Fighting Flares Around Eastern Ukrainian Town of Avdiivka
Russia’s assault there may be a sign that Moscow is trying to regain the initiative in the war, after it spent months defending against Ukraine’s southern counteroffensive.
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