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CNN — Israeli forces carried out raids and airstrikes in several parts of the occupied West Bank early on Wednesday, killing at least nine Palestinians, in what Israel said was its largest attack in years. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), in cooperation with the Israel Security Agency (ISA), confirmed that they launched a major counter-terrorism operation overnight in the Jenin and Tulkarem areas of the northern West Bank. Foreign Minister Israel Katz said the operation was designed to “thwart Islamic Iranian terrorist organizations” and claimed Iran was seeking to establish an “eastern front” against Israel. “We must address this threat…

CNN — The morning after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, then-Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi made it clear that she wanted to focus attention on President Donald Trump’s departure. As Pelosi drove to the Capitol, her senior aide Drew Hammill was reading a draft of an opening statement to her by phone, which included calling for the resignation of Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund. Pelosi stopped him. “I think our focus has to be on the president. Let’s not distract from it,” Pelosi said in footage filmed by her daughter, Alexandra Pelosi, that…

The state’s conservative group Action 4 Liberty runs a stand at the Minnesota State Fair against Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Dana Ferguson/MPR Hide caption Toggle caption Dana Ferguson/MPR FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Strange. That’s a description Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has often used to describe Republicans, even before he became Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate. The word “weird” is inescapable in this year’s presidential campaign. It’s been used in speeches, printed on T-shirts and shared as a meme across the internet. Both Republicans and Democrats have laid claim to the word. And in Minnesota, the term can be…

CNN — The family of the first Israeli hostage to be taken alive from the vast network of Hamas tunnels beneath the Gaza Strip has hailed the “incredible” rescue, saying the hostage has been “brought back to life”. Farhan al-Qadi, 52, a Bedouin Israeli from Rahat in southern Israel who had been held hostage since October 7, was rescued from a tunnel in southern Gaza in a “complex operation” and is “in stable condition,” an Israeli military spokesman told CNN on Tuesday. Two Israeli military officials told CNN that Israeli special forces were searching a network of tunnels in southern…

The Pentagon said an oil tanker attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea last week is still on fire and may be leaking oil.The defence ministry added that attempts to salvage the Greek-flagged MV Sounion had been blocked by the Houthis, who have threatened further attacks.The ship is carrying more than 150,000 tonnes (1 million barrels) of crude oil, and a major spill could make it the largest ship-related oil spill in history.The Iran-backed Houthis, who control much of Yemen, say they have been attacking shipping in the Red Sea for 10 months to support the Palestinians in…

Los Angeles (Associated Press)Nvidia has powered the artificial intelligence boom and become one of the stock market’s biggest companies, as tech giants continue to invest heavily in the company’s chips and the data centers needed to train and run their AI systems. The company’s market capitalization now exceeds $3 trillion, and the chipmaker’s dominance shows that Nvidia is solidifying its position as a leader in the AI ​​industry ahead of its latest earnings report on Wednesday.Wall Street expects the company to report second-quarter adjusted earnings of 65 cents a share on revenue of $28.74 billion, more than double what it…

WASHINGTON — Hours after a mob of Donald Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol and attacked dozens of police officers as they tried to reach lawmakers, then-House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) called the then-president a “domestic enemy.”The remarks were captured on video shot by Pelosi’s daughter, documentary filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi, and recently released to Congress by HBO. NBC News on Tuesday reviewed more than 30 minutes of video from roughly 48 hours surrounding the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, including footage of Pelosi urging staff to call in the National Guard and being escorted out of the…

HAMPSTEAD, N.H. – A 41-year-old man from Hampstead, New Hampshire, has died after contracting a mosquito-borne virus known as Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Family members have identified the man as 41-year-old Steven Perry.Perry’s family told WBZ that he was in good health and had no underlying health conditions. He was hospitalized with a severe central nervous system disorder and died within a week. “Stephen had an adventurous spirit, lived a full life and was happiest spending time with his family, who meant everything to him,” his family wrote in his obituary. Perry’s sister told WBZ that Perry was funny, bright, smart…

US Open Evans beats Khachanov in longest match in U.S. Open history The match lasted 5 hours and 35 minutes. August 27, 2024 Jamie Squire/Getty Images Daniel Evans beat Karen Khachanov in five sets on Tuesday to reach the second round of the U.S. Open. ATP Staff Daniel Evans defeated Karen Khachanov in the longest match in U.S. Open history on Tuesday in New York. The Briton rallied back from 0-4 down in the deciding set to beat the 23rd seed 6-7 (6), 7-6 (2), 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-4 in five hours and 35 minutes. The previous record was set…

Traders work on the morning trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange on August 23, 2024.Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesS&P 500 futures were slightly lower Tuesday night as investors waited to see chipmaker Nvidia report its quarterly earnings after the close of trading on Wednesday.Futures linked to the Composite Stock Price Index fell 0.16%, while Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.31%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 18 points, or 0.04%.In after-hours trading, retail giant Nordstrom rose 7% after it reported better-than-expected second-quarter adjusted profit. Semiconductor developer Ambarella rose nearly 20% after outlining strong third-quarter revenue guidance. Calvin Klein…