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Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut near key government buildings and embassies

An Israeli airstrike has struck a densely populated residential area in Lebanon’s capital close to the U.N. headquarters, Parliament, the prime minister’s office and several embassies

World - ABC News - November 18

Nvidia’s earnings could determine the stock market’s near-term direction: BofA

The chip maker’s earnings could pose a greater risk to the S&P 500 than the jobs report, CPI or the Fed meeting, BofA anaylsts say.

Business - MarketWatch - November 18

Latest news on shootings near New Orleans parade route

Officials say 13 people were shot during two incidents along a New Orleans "second line" parade route. CBS News' Kati Weis breaks down what's known.

Johnson, Greene hold 'productive meeting' as Speaker vote nears

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) gathered privately for a “productive” meeting last week, a source familiar with the situation and the congresswoman told The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

As Pelicot Rape Trial Nears End in France, Wife Speaks of ‘Banality’

Gisèle Pelicot made her final address to the court, calling the things her husband allegedly did to her “unforgivable.”

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

As Biden nears Trump's number of judicial confirmations, GOP may slow the process

The Senate has confirmed 217 of Mr. Biden's selections to serve on the federal bench and are aiming to approve more before Republicans take control.

Power Outages Affect 600,000 in Washington State as Storm Kills at Least 1

A storm system approaching the Northwest with hurricane-force winds was expected to drench the region with rain. At least one death was reported.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

3 police officers, 4 cartel suspects killed near U.S. border

Drug cartel gunmen also attacked a funeral convoy of cars accompanying the body of one of the victims in the first attack, officials said.

Girl left near death after being drugged by mother

The woman was arrested after a urine test on her daughter found ibuprofen, which had not been prescribed.

Israel Strikes Near Beirut as U.S. Envoy Pushes for a Cease-Fire in Lebanon

The envoy, Amos Hochstein, was in Israel and planned to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seeking a truce in the country’s war with the militant group Hezbollah.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Suspicious package causes security scare near U.S. Embassy in London

London police said a "loud bang" heard near the U.S. Embassy was a controlled explosion carried out after a suspicious package was discovered.

The US Embassy in London returns to normal after police blow up a package

The U.S. Embassy in London has returned to normal operations after police carried out the controlled explosion of a suspicious package that was found in the area

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

UN climate summit’s $300bn deal slammed as ‘stage-managed’

Poorer countries concede in fight with rich world and fossil fuel producers over funds to deal with global warming

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Gunman dead, police injured in shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan

Police shot a gunman who had fired at a police patrol in the Rabiah neighbourhood of Amman, officials and media report. A gunman was dead and three policemen injured after a shooting near the ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Police in Jordan kill gunman in shootout near the Israeli Embassy

Police in Jordan have shot and killed a man after he opened fire near the Israeli Embassy

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

DHL Cargo Plane Crashes Near Airport in Lithuania, Killing 1

The crash near Vilnius Airport sparked a fire in a residential area, officials said. One person on board was killed and three others were hospitalized.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Netanyahu Signals Openness to Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire, Officials Say

The United States is pushing Israel to reach a deal with the Lebanese militia by Thanksgiving, even as key details remained unresolved, Israeli officials said.