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Israel Rescues 2 Hostages;

Gazan Officials Say Dozens
of Palestinians Are Killed
The Israeli military said it had
launched airstrikes to provide cover for
a hostage rescue in Rafah, where more
than a million people have sought
shelter. Inspecting damaged buildings where two Israeli hostages
were reportedly held before being rescued during an
operation by Israeli security forces in Rafah, Gaza.
Palestinians in Rafah described a Fatima Shbair/Associated Press
night of fear during Israel’s operation.
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hostages who were rescued in
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G.O.P. Officials, Once Critical,
MARGARET RENKL
Stand by Trump After NATO
Comments The Deep Joy of Squirreling It All
After Donald Trump suggested that he Away
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would incite Russia to attack
“delinquent” U.S. allies, some
Republican officials defended him or TRESSIE MCMILLAN COT TOM
deflected his comments.
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The Queen Goes Country

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Donald Trump’s outburst could push

Europe to go it alone, without the
U.S. as the centerpiece of NATO.
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Sean Rayford for The New York Times

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Fears of a U.S. withdrawal from

NATO are rising as Donald Trump Mike Blake/Reuters

seeks a return to power.

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our critic writes. Comments on NATO Influencers Are
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Its Tesla Killer
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Two Cases. Two Judges. One The Morning
High-Stakes Week for Trump. The N.R.A. once
Donald Trump faces a ruling in a civil seemed like an
fraud case that could drain his cash unstoppable force in
coffers. He may also receive a court U.S. politics. German
date for a criminal trial. Lopez discusses what
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Hours After Trump Argument,

Cautious Reflections From a TH E DAI LY AUD IO
Supreme Court Justice
When a piece of an Alaska Airlines
Justice Elena Kagan took part in a flight blew out mid-flight, scrutiny was
public conversation on the afternoon of once again on Boeing.
a Supreme Court hearing about
whether former President Trump may Erin Schaff/The New York Times 00:56
hold office again.
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Hospitalized for Bladder Issue
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Quietly, After a $4 Million Fee,
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The museum returned the painting
three years ago to the heirs of a
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