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(NPR) Israel And Hamas Agree To A Cease-Fire In The Gaza Conflict

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Israel And Hamas Agree To A Cease-Fire In The Gaza Conflict class="imagewrap has-source-dimensions" data-crop-type="wide" style=" --source-width: 5472; --source-height: 3078; " > People gather near the rubble of destroyed residential building which was hit by Israeli airstrikes on Thursday in Beit Lahiya, Gaza Strip. Adel Hana/AP hide caption toggle caption Adel Hana/AP

(NPR) Israel And Hamas Agree To A Cease-fire In The Gaza Conflict

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Israel And Hamas Agree To A Cease-fire In The Gaza Conflict class="imagewrap has-source-dimensions" data-crop-type="wide" style=" --source-width: 5472; --source-height: 3078; " > People gather near the rubble of destroyed residential building which was hit by Israeli airstrikes on Thursday in Beit Lahiya, Gaza Strip. Adel Hana/AP hide caption toggle caption Adel Hana/AP

(NPR) Israel's Cabinet Votes For A Cease-Fire In The Gaza Conflict; Hamas Reportedly Agrees

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Israel's Cabinet Votes For A Cease-Fire In The Gaza Conflict; Hamas Reportedly Agrees class="imagewrap has-source-dimensions" data-crop-type="wide" style=" --source-width: 5472; --source-height: 3078; " > People gather near the rubble of destroyed residential building which was hit by Israeli airstrikes on Thursday in Beit Lahiya, Gaza Strip. Adel Hana/AP hide caption toggle caption Adel Hana/AP

(NPR) Biden Addresses Middle East Cease-Fire Plan

Biden Addresses Middle East Cease-Fire Plan Politics Biden Addresses Middle East Cease-Fire Plan The White House says it has been engaged in "quiet, intense diplomacy" to quell fighting between Israel and Hamas. Biden spoke to Egypt's president, whose government brokered a proposal.

(NPR) Israel's Cabinet Votes For A Cease-Fire In The Gaza Conflict; Hamas Reportedly Agrees

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Israel's Cabinet Votes For A Cease-Fire In The Gaza Conflict; Hamas Reportedly Agrees class="imagewrap has-source-dimensions" data-crop-type="wide" style=" --source-width: 5472; --source-height: 3078; " > People gather near the rubble of destroyed residential building which was hit by Israeli airstrikes on Thursday in Beit Lahiya, Gaza Strip. Adel Hana/AP hide caption toggle caption Adel Hana/AP

U.N. refugee agency calls on U.S. to end asylum restrictions|||U.N. refugee agency calls on U.S. to end asylum restrictions (LATEST)

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U.N. refugee agency calls on U.S. to end asylum restrictions Politics May 20 U.N. refugee agency calls on U.S. to end asylum restrictions By Associated Press

Report says Chris Cuomo advised brother on sex harassment claims|||Report says Chris Cuomo advised brother on sex harassment claims (LATEST)

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Report says Chris Cuomo advised brother on sex harassment claims Nation May 20 Report says Chris Cuomo advised brother on sex harassment claims By David Bauder, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks on Middle East after Israel, Hamas agree to cease-fire|||U.S. to ramp up tracking of domestic extremism on social media (LATEST)

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WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks on Middle East after Israel, Hamas agree to cease-fire Politics May 20 WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks on Middle East after Israel, Hamas agree to cease-fire By Associated Press

U.S. to ramp up tracking of domestic extremism on social media|||Israel approves unilateral cease-fire in Gaza offensive (LATEST)

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U.S. to ramp up tracking of domestic extremism on social media Nation May 20 U.S. to ramp up tracking of domestic extremism on social media By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

Israel approves unilateral cease-fire in Gaza offensive|||Israel approves unilateral cease-fire in Gaza offensive (LATEST)

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Israel approves unilateral cease-fire in Gaza offensive World May 20 Israel approves unilateral cease-fire in Gaza offensive By Fares Akram, Joseph Krauss, Associated Press

(NPR) Israel's Cabinet Votes For A Cease-Fire In The Gaza Conflict

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Israel's Cabinet Votes For A Cease-Fire In The Gaza Conflict class="imagewrap has-source-dimensions" data-crop-type="wide" style=" --source-width: 5472; --source-height: 3078; " > People gather near the rubble of destroyed residential building which was hit by Israeli airstrikes on Thursday in Beit Lahiya, Gaza Strip. Adel Hana/AP hide caption toggle caption Adel Hana/AP

(NPR) Israel's Cabinet Announces Unilateral Cease-Fire In Gaza Conflict

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Israel's Cabinet Announces Unilateral Cease-Fire In Gaza Conflict class="imagewrap has-source-dimensions" data-crop-type="wide" style=" --source-width: 5472; --source-height: 3078; " > People gather near the rubble of destroyed residential building which was hit by Israeli airstrikes on Thursday in Beit Lahiya, Gaza Strip. Adel Hana/AP hide caption toggle caption Adel Hana/AP

(NPR) Here's What The New Hate Crimes Law Aims To Do As Attacks On Asian Americans Rise

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Here's What The New Hate Crimes Law Aims To Do As Attacks On Asian Americans Rise class="imagewrap has-source-dimensions" data-crop-type="wide" style=" --source-width: 1024; --source-height: 576; " > President Biden signs into law the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act in the East Room of the White House on Thursday. Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images Politics

Mexican president draws U.S. into dispute over governor|||Mexican president draws U.S. into dispute over governor (LATEST)

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Mexican president draws U.S. into dispute over governor Politics May 20 Mexican president draws U.S. into dispute over governor By Mark Stevenson, Associated Press

(NPR) Even A Trip To The Kitchen Requires Planning As Airstrikes Pummel Homes In Gaza

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Even A Trip To The Kitchen Requires Planning As Airstrikes Pummel Homes In Gaza class="imagewrap has-source-dimensions" data-crop-type="wide" style=" --source-width: 5438; --source-height: 3058; " > Palestinian children walk past the rubble of a house that was hit by Israeli airstrikes in Beit Lahyia, northern Gaza Strip, on Monday. Hatem Moussa/AP hide caption toggle caption Hatem Moussa/AP

Foundation urges UNC trustees to rethink Nikole Hannah-Jones tenure decision|||Senate panel advances Biden nomination for White House science adviser (LATEST)

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Foundation urges UNC trustees to rethink Nikole Hannah-Jones tenure decision Politics May 20 Foundation urges UNC trustees to rethink Nikole Hannah-Jones tenure decision By Associated Press

Senate panel advances Biden nomination for White House science adviser|||Senate panel advances Biden nomination for White House science adviser (LATEST)

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Senate panel advances Biden nomination for White House science adviser Politics May 20 Senate panel advances Biden nomination for White House science adviser By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

House narrowly approves $1.9 billion to fortify Capitol after riot|||WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks and signs COVID-19 hate crimes act (LATEST)

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House narrowly approves $1.9 billion to fortify Capitol after riot Politics May 20 House narrowly approves $1.9 billion to fortify Capitol after riot By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

(NPR) As Airstrikes Pummel Homes In Gaza, Even A Trip To The Kitchen Requires Planning

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As Airstrikes Pummel Homes In Gaza, Even A Trip To The Kitchen Requires Planning class="imagewrap has-source-dimensions" data-crop-type="wide" style=" --source-width: 5438; --source-height: 3058; " > Palestinian children walk past the rubble of a house that was hit by Israeli airstrikes in Beit Lahyia, northern Gaza Strip, on Monday. Hatem Moussa/AP hide caption toggle caption Hatem Moussa/AP

WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks and signs COVID-19 hate crimes act|||WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks and signs COVID-19 hate crimes act (LATEST)

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WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks and signs COVID-19 hate crimes act Politics May 20 WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks and signs COVID-19 hate crimes act By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

U.S. ends use of 2 immigration jails accused of mistreatment|||U.S. ends use of 2 immigration jails accused of mistreatment (LATEST)

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U.S. ends use of 2 immigration jails accused of mistreatment Politics May 20 U.S. ends use of 2 immigration jails accused of mistreatment By Ben Fox, Associated Press

(NPR) Families Say The Gaza Violence Is Taking An Immense Mental Toll On Their Kids

Families Say The Gaza Violence Is Taking An Immense Mental Toll On Their Kids Middle East Families Say The Gaza Violence Is Taking An Immense Mental Toll On Their Kids After shrapnel struck where his young son plays, a father in the Gaza Strip says his neighbors are traumatized by the violence: "We just don't want to die under the rubble of our houses."

WATCH LIVE: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing|||WATCH LIVE: Health care leaders testify on workforce shortage (LATEST)

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WATCH LIVE: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing Politics May 20 WATCH LIVE: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing By News Desk and Associated Press

(NPR) Trump Continues To Push Election Falsehoods. Here's Why That Matters

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Trump Continues To Push Election Falsehoods. Here's Why That Matters class="imagewrap has-source-dimensions" data-crop-type="wide" style=" --source-width: 4000; --source-height: 2250; " > Demonstrators in support of former President Donald Trump gather on May 1 outside the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, where a controversial 2020 general election review was set to begin. Trump has heartily supported the audit. Courtney Pedroza/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Courtney Pedroza/Getty Images

(NPR) Trump Continues Election Falsehoods. Here's Why That Matters

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Trump Continues Election Falsehoods. Here's Why That Matters class="imagewrap has-source-dimensions" data-crop-type="wide" style=" --source-width: 4000; --source-height: 2250; " > Demonstrators in support of former President Donald Trump gather on May 1 outside the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, where a controversial 2020 general election review was set to begin. Trump has heartily supported the audit. Courtney Pedroza/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Courtney Pedroza/Getty Images

WATCH LIVE: Health care leaders testify on workforce shortage|||WATCH LIVE: Health care leaders testify on workforce shortage (LATEST)

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WATCH LIVE: Health care leaders testify on workforce shortage Health May 20 WATCH LIVE: Health care leaders testify on workforce shortage By News Desk

WATCH LIVE: House Judiciary Committee holds hearing on reducing gun violence and mass shootings|||WATCH LIVE: House Judiciary Committee holds hearing on reducing gun violence and mass shootings (LATEST)

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WATCH LIVE: House Judiciary Committee holds hearing on reducing gun violence and mass shootings Politics May 20 WATCH LIVE: House Judiciary Committee holds hearing on reducing gun violence and mass shootings By News Desk

WATCH LIVE: Defense, military officials testify on U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan|||U.S. jobless claims decline to 444, 000, a new pandemic low (LATEST)

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WATCH LIVE: Defense, military officials testify on U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan Politics May 20 WATCH LIVE: Defense, military officials testify on U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

U.S. jobless claims decline to 444, 000, a new pandemic low|||Israel unleashes more airstrikes as expectations for truce rise (LATEST)

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U.S. jobless claims decline to 444,000, a new pandemic low Economy May 20 U.S. jobless claims decline to 444,000, a new pandemic low By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Israel unleashes more airstrikes as expectations for truce rise|||Israel unleashes more airstrikes as expectations for truce rise (LATEST)

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Israel unleashes more airstrikes as expectations for truce rise World May 20 Israel unleashes more airstrikes as expectations for truce rise By Fares Akram, Joseph Krauss, Associated Press

(NPR) A New, Infectious Coronavirus Is Detected In Malaysia — And It's Coming From Dogs

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A New, Infectious Coronavirus Is Detected In Malaysia — And It's Coming From Dogs class="imagewrap has-source-dimensions" data-crop-type="wide" style=" --source-width: 2989; --source-height: 1681; " > Angela Hsieh for NPR Goats and Soda A New, Infectious Coronavirus Is Detected In Malaysia — And It's Coming From Dogs A previously unknown novel coronavirus capable of infecting people has been discovered in Borneo, says a team of researchers from Duke University.

(NPR) A New, Infectious Coronavirus Is Detected In Malaysia – And It's Coming From Dogs

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A New, Infectious Coronavirus Is Detected In Malaysia – And It's Coming From Dogs class="imagewrap has-source-dimensions" data-crop-type="wide" style=" --source-width: 2989; --source-height: 1681; " > Angela Hsieh for NPR Goats and Soda A New, Infectious Coronavirus Is Detected In Malaysia – And It's Coming From Dogs A previously unknown novel coronavirus capable of infecting people has been discovered in Borneo, says a team of researchers from Duke University.