Biden speaks with Netanyahu as top U.S. official says a hostage deal is close
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden spoke on Sunday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said, as U.S. officials race to reach a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal before Biden leaves office on Jan. 20.
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Biden speaks with Netanyahu as ceasefire talks continue
President Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the weekend to discuss the ongoing negotiations over a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. CBS News foreign ...CBS News - 53m -
Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say
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Israel-Gaza war live: final draft of Gaza hostage deal presented to sides after ‘breakthrough’, says official
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Biden speaks with Israel's Netanyahu amid ceasefire negotiations in Qatar
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Top Fed official says central bank is ‘pretty close’ to meeting twin targets
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U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel sue Biden administration over blocked deal
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U.S. Steel, Nippon Steel sue Biden administration for blocking deal
The steel companies allege White House decision to block takeover was political and violated their right to due process.CBS News - 6d -
Why Biden blocked the U.S. Steel deal with Japan's Nippon Steel
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Biden rejects U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel deal
A government panel failed to reach consensus on national security risks of a proposal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel, leaving the decision to the president.CBS News - Jan. 3
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Strong earthquake hits Japan, triggering tsunami advisories
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