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First 7 Hostages Released by Hamas in Israeli Custody

President Donald Trump has landed in Israel to mark the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
People gather to watch the hostage release live stream at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Oct. 13, 2025. 
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Trump Set to Become 4th President to Address Israel’s Parliament–What to Know

‘The visit of the U.S. president ... is accompanied by great emotion and expectation,’ an Israeli Ministry of Defense official said.
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China Reveals Its Hand in Trade War, Risking Greater Isolation

China tried to inflict maximum pain on the United States, but hasn’t improved its position and risks further isolation, experts say.
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Vance Warns of More Federal Layoffs as Shutdown Persists

His comments come as the Trump administration recently confirmed 4,100 workers have received layoff notices.
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New US Sanctions on Sinopec Terminal Unlikely to Stop Flow of Iran–China Oil: Analysts

While China is looking for alternative routes, U.S. sanctions on ports, shipowners, and refiners aim to squeeze Iran’s export volumes to China, analysts said.
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What the Life of a 117-Year-Old Can–and Can’t–Teach Us About Aging

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With lab results far from ideal why did Maria Branyas Morera live more than a century?
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How One Man Revived the Art of Making Salt on San Juan Island

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Measles Outbreak in South Carolina Forces Quarantine of 153 Children

None of the 11 people infected in South Carolina had been vaccinated for the disease, according to the state health department.
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When Sleeping Hurts: 6 Exercises to Help You Slumber Pain Free

Aches and pains are never fun, especially when they go bump in the night. Thankfully, these exercises can put nighttime pain to sleep and help you rest.
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Gut Changes Persist Years After Stopping Certain Medications

Recent research shows that common medications such as antibiotics and antidepressants can leave lasting changes in gut bacteria.
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