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Israel urges Gaza residents to flee as it prepares an incursion to “demolish” Hamas. Egypt describes why it’s unwilling, outside of small windows, to admit Gaza refugees. And the GOP wrestles with finding a Speaker that will garner the vote of every House Republican.

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As fatalities in Gaza this week soar past the initial Israeli death count, Muslims around Israel plan a “day of rage.” Gaza residents describe a constant bombardment. And tensions on American college campuses leave Jewish and Muslim students more divided than ever.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares that his military will force Hamas out of Gaza for good. House Republicans nominate Rep. Steve Scalise for speaker. And the Supreme Court expresses skepticism on what had been deemed a racially gerrymandered map.

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Israel seizes control of its Gaza border, while kibbutz residents describe Hamas atrocities. President Biden offers an emphatic defense of Israel. And Sen. Tommy Tuberville continues his blockade of military confirmations, even as the Pentagon warns of concerns in Middle East staffing.

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Israel orders a siege of Gaza, retaliating against Hamas for its deadly attack. House Republicans face pressure to select a new Speaker as the world watches. And the UAW strike expands.

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In a surprise attack, Hamas militants stream across the Israel-Gaza border, killing and kidnapping civilians. Benjamin Netanyahu declares war. And Maui residents fear being re-traumatized as Hawaii’s governor welcomes tourists back.

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For decades, Black baseball players were excluded from the major leagues and forced to create their own space: the Negro Leagues. In the new season of ABC Audio's award-winning podcast "Reclaimed," Vanessa Ivy Rose, granddaughter of Negro Leagues star Norman “Turkey” Stearnes, brings us on a quest to excavate his story and those of other Black players who were shut out of the majors, a legacy that still haunts the sport. Check out "Reclaimed: The Forgotten League" on Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/27krwnxr), Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/mvejpt2t), Amazon Music (https://tinyurl.com/mrxxfkmu), or wherever you're listening now.

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The Biden White House announces it will erect miles of border barriers at the urging of the Department of Homeland Security. The fight for House speaker could affect funding for Ukraine. And a child abuse case in Utah raises questions about “mom-fluencers” and life coaching.

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With their caucus in disarray, Republicans begin throwing hats into the ring to be House speaker. Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ law, considered the most restrictive on Earth, sends gay citizens into hiding. And Kaiser Permanente employees stage the largest healthcare strike in American history.

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In a historic vote, a small group of Republicans overthrow House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The Supreme Court considers whether the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is an illegally-formed agency. And advocates for psilocybin mushrooms find unlikely supporters.

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