Middle East latest: Israel orders another Gaza evacuation ahead of an offensive

California Capitol in Sacramento evacuated over threat

The California Capitol was evacuated Friday morning after an email threat, according to local law enforcement. “On December 6, 2024, an email threat was received at the State Capitol,” California ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Middle East latest: Lebanon closes all its land border crossings with Syria except one

Lebanon said it is closing all land border crossings with Syria except for a main one that links Beirut with the Syrian capital Damascus

ABC News - Dec. 6

Israel seeks Elon Musk’s influence in resolving hostage situation in Gaza

SpaceX head has had Trump’s ear since election, and Israel hopes he can convince president-elect to pursue a deal. Israel has sought to enlist Elon Musk ’s help in reviving hostage negotiations ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

The Real Story of “The Order”

The new film about an FBI agent chasing a white supremacist terror cell is based on a true story—and one that connects the headlines of 40 years ago to those of today.

Wired - Dec. 6

Fact or Fiction: LeBron James' Lakers are stuck in the middle

Los Angeles has lost seven of its last nine games, including an OT thriller on the road Friday. What is the franchise's path forward?

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

What does the middle want? Effective leadership and results.

No Labels has identified 10 core beliefs that enjoy widespread support among the middle of the electorate, including strong borders, equality of opportunity, equality under the law and affordable ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Trump’s Middle East envoy met Israel and Qatar PMs to broker ceasefire

Steven Witkoff held talks with Netanyahu and Sheikh Mohammed to discuss deal ahead of inauguration

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Middle East crisis live: thousands flee Homs in central Syria as rebel forces push on

Rebels have captured key cities of Aleppo and Hama, dealing blows to president Bashar al-Assad 14 years after protests erupted across Syria. Iran aims to send missiles and drones to Syria and ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Syrian Rebel Offensive Bolsters Turkey's Geopolitical Influence

NATO member Turkey has longstanding relations with the rebels who entered Hama and captured Aleppo days earlier.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6

It will take years to clear medical evacuation backlog in Gaza, says WHO

UN body says only 78 of 12,000 patients requiring recent evacuation have been allowed to leave by Israeli military. The pace of medical evacuations of sick and wounded Palestinians out of Gaza, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Inside the Sprawling Military Zone Israel Uses to Control Gaza From Within

The Netzarim corridor and other zones help Israel keep control of Gaza indefinitely, raising concerns about occupation.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6

Hunger spreads virtually everywhere in Gaza amid Israel-Hamas war

An Israeli airstrike killed at least 21 people in a designated humanitarian encampment in southern Gaza on Wednesday, according to a nearby hospital head. Meanwhile, Palestinians are struggling to ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

San Francisco Zoo, some schools evacuated amid temporary tsunami warning

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake temporarily triggered a tsunami warning for parts of California on Thursday. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus has more.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza

Israel rejected the charge — the first of its kind by a major human rights organization — saying it was “based on lies.”

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Middle East latest: An Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills a teen in a wheelchair

Palestinian health officials say an Israeli drone strike on a hospital compound in northern Gaza killed a 16-year-old boy in a wheelchair and wounded at least 12 other people, including medical staff

ABC News - Dec. 5

Amnesty International accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

Amnesty International said it had found "sufficient basis" to conclude Israel had and was continuing to commit the crime of genocide in Gaza.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Damage reported after California earthquake, evacuations prompted by tsunami warnings

Tsunami warnings have been triggered in Oregon and California after a major earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California Thursday afternoon. CBS News Bay Area has coverage.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Amnesty: Israel committing genocide in Gaza

Human rights group Amnesty International accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza amid its ongoing war against Hamas in the region. In a report released Wednesday, the organization listed ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Portal preview: Top offensive transfers available

The transfer portal officially opens on Monday and USC QB Miller Moss will be one of the top players available.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Amnesty accuses Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza

Israel denies the accusation, saying it is defending itself against Hamas attacks in accordance with international law.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Amnesty International says genocide is occurring in Gaza, an accusation Israel rejects

Amnesty International accuses Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip during its war with Hamas, saying it has sought to deliberately destroy Palestinians by mounting deadly attacks, ...

ABC News - Dec. 4

Amnesty International says a genocide is being committed against Palestinians in Gaza, an accusation Israel rejects

ABC News - Dec. 4

Israel’s war in Gaza amounts to genocide, Amnesty International report finds

Human rights group says Israel ‘brazenly, continuously and with total impunity … unleashed hell’ on strip’s 2.3m population. A report from Amnesty International alleges that Israel’s war against ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Trump appoints former Middle East negotiator as hostage affairs envoy

President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced his selection of Adam Boehler to serve as special presidential envoy for hostage affairs in his second term. While the position holds the rank of an ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Israel says body of hostage Itay Svirsky recovered from Gaza

The military says he was murdered by Hamas, which has claimed he was killed by an Israeli strike.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Middle East latest: Jewish settlers attack Palestinian towns and clash with Israeli troops

Jewish settlers mounted a string of attacks on Palestinian towns in the occupied West Bank overnight, burning homes and clashing with Israeli troops

ABC News - Dec. 4

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital wound 3, Netanyahu vows 'iron fist' in Lebanon

A medical director in northern Gaza said Israeli drone strikes on have wounded three medical workers

ABC News - Dec. 3

High snow totals for U.S. as another system moves East

A break from the snow in the Northeast may come to a close as another weather system threatens parts of the U.S. CBS News' Rob Marciano looks at the weather impact.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Israel's Netanyahu ordered to take stand in his corruption trial after repeated delays

An Israeli court has ordered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take the stand next week in his long-running corruption trial, ending a series of delays

ABC News - Dec. 3

Amid Syria’s Rebel Offensive, a Geopolitical Cauldron Simmers

Iran and Russia, both stretched by conflicts of their own, have experienced setbacks in Syria after a rebel offensive in the northwest of the country.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Israel will not differentiate between Lebanon and Hezbollah if ceasefire collapses, defence minister Katz says – Middle East crisis live

Israel Katz says Israel will no longer offer Lebanon an exemption and will enforce ‘maximum impact and zero tolerance’. Israeli media reports that the cabinet is set to meet in the coastal city of ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

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