Students, doctors, mothers and residents describe what life is like in Gaza and Israel as both sides continue attacks.
Trump’s Attempts To Publicly Attack Witnesses Blocked By Federal Judge’s Gag Order
WASHINGTON ― Donald Trump’s efforts to use his presidential campaign as an excuse to attack witnesses got a stern rebuke Monday from the federal judge presiding over the criminal case over his attempted coup: not in my courtroom. “No other criminal defendant would be allowed to do so, and I’m not going to allow it […]
Suspect in death of 6-year-old Palestinian American boy was obsessed with Israel-Hamas war, prosecutors say
Joseph Czuba, the suburban Chicago landlord accused of stabbing 6-year-old Palestinian American boy Wadea Al-Fayoume to death was ordered held behind bars Monday.
Suzanne Somers Honored By ‘Three’s Company’ Co-Star Joyce DeWitt
Former “Three’s Company” star Joyce DeWitt is remembering castmate Suzanne Somers, one day after her death at the age of 76. On Monday, DeWitt shared a statement with People about Somers where she expressed her condolences. “My heart goes out to Suzanne’s family,” said DeWitt, who played Janet Wood on the show opposite Somers’ character, […]
Suspect In Cyclist’s Slaying Trained For Months Before Jail Escape: Court Doc
A Texas woman jailed in the shooting death of a suspected romantic rival spent months “exercising vigorously” before attempting a brazen escape from police custody last week, according to a new arrest affidavit. Kaitlin Armstrong, 34, was filmed regularly doing squats, running and yoga before using a claimed leg injury to secure an off-site medical […]
Suspect in Natalee Holloway disappearance to reveal details of her death in plea deal, lawyer says
Joran van der Sloot is expected to plead guilty to his involvement in an extortion plot connected to Natalee Holloway’s disappearance, and her family’s lawyer said the deal will require him to reveal how the Alabama teen died.
6-year-old Palestinian American boy killed by Illinois man in attack motivated by war, authorities say
An Illinois man stabbed a 6-year-old boy to death and critically wounded his mother in an alleged anti-Muslim hate crime, authorities said
Jim Jordan Wins Over Key Votes For Speaker, Still Faces Obstacles
WASHINGTON ― Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) has won support from some of his colleagues who were skeptical of his bid for the speaker’s gavel, in a boost ahead of a possible vote in the House this week. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), the influential chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, on Monday announced he is […]
Buffalo Bills’ Damien Harris taken off field in ambulance after neck injury
Buffalo Bills running back Damien Harris had to be taken off the field in an ambulance after a hard hit that injured his neck Sunday night, a terrifying scene reminiscent of Damar Hamlin’s collapse 10 months ago.
Israeli Ambassador To U.K. Says There’s ‘No Humanitarian Crisis’ In Gaza
The Israeli ambassador to the U.K. said Monday there is “no humanitarian crisis” in the Palestinian territory of Gaza. Hamas launched an unexpected attack on Israel last week, taking more than 100 people hostage and killing an estimated 1,400 people, according to Israeli forces. Advertisement Israel declared war in response, announced a complete siege of […]
Judge issues partial gag in Trump federal election interference case
A federal judge will hear arguments on Monday about whether former President Donald Trump should be subject to a limited gag order ahead of his March 2024 federal election interference trial.
Were they killed or abducted? For some families in Israel, the answer is neither
More than a week after the Hamas attacks, some families in Israel say they feel stuck in limbo, waiting to hear whether missing loved ones were killed or abducted.
Ted Cruz Praised Liz (Outlasted By A Lettuce) Truss And You Won’t Be-Leaf The Mockery
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) drew ridicule for his praise of conservative British politician Liz Truss — of blink-and-you-miss-it prime ministerial fame — over the weekend. “We are so grateful for our British friends and for strong leaders on the global stage who will champion conservative principles and defend Liberty,” Cruz wrote on X, formerly Twitter, […]
Donald Trump Shares Spoof Video Of Him Smashing Biden With Golf Ball
Donald Trump posted a spoof video late Friday that showed him striking a golf ball and it flying all the way to a President Joe Biden event, where the fake ball hits his would-be 2024 opponent on the head and causes him to stumble. “ANOTHER GREAT SHOT!” the former president captioned the clip that he […]
John Oliver Spots What Might Be Rep. George Santos ‘Most Transparent Lie’ Yet
John Oliver didn’t buy Rep. George Santos’ (R-N.Y.) reason for not backing Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) in the House speaker race. Santos moaned to reporters last week that Scalise hadn’t responded to his multiple requests for guidance, slamming it as a “dereliction of duty.” Advertisement “Is he snubbing you?” one journalist asked Santos. “I don’t […]
‘Every man for himself’: Guilt and anger for Palestinian Americans hoping to flee Gaza
Palestinian American Jason Shawa, 55, heard the news that the Rafah crossing, on Gaza’s southern border with Egypt, will be opened Monday, giving him hope of possible escape from the war.
Jake Tapper Laughs At Nikki Haley’s Republican Chaos Spin To Her Face
CNN’s Jake Tapper wasn’t having it. “Well, I’ll tell you what’s right is under the Biden administration, we’ve seen chaos within ―” Haley, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, told Tapper on Sunday’s broadcast of “State of the Union.” Tapper interrupted and said, while chuckling: “You can’t blame that on Biden. You can’t […]
Gaza-Egypt border crossing may open; Biden warns new occupation would be a ‘big mistake’
Gaza-Egypt border crossing may open; Biden warns new occupation would be a ‘big mistake’
Jim Jordan-Backing Republican Receives A Blunt Reminder… But To No Avail
Crenshaw talked up Jordan’s candidacy to replace ousted Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as the House remains speakerless and at a standstill. Jordan won an internal GOP vote to become the party’s nominee on Friday but it’s currently unclear if he can garner enough support on the House floor. Jordan’s reputation “has changed over time,” claimed […]
Georgia Man Stunned By $1.4 Million Speeding Ticket
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia man was left reeling after receiving a $1.4 million speeding ticket, but city officials say the figure was just a placeholder, not the actual fine. Connor Cato tells WSAV-TV in Savannah that he received the citation after getting pulled over in September for driving 90 mph (145 kph) in […]
‘Gaza Is Running Out Of Water’: Palestinians Scramble To Find Food, Safety And Water
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hospitals in Gaza faced collapse Monday as water, power and medicine neared depletion, and hundreds of thousands of Palestinians searched for dwindling food supplies while Israel maintained punishing airstrikes in retaliation for last week’s deadly rampage by Hamas. Thousands of patients’ lives were at risk, U.N. officials said, and mediators […]
From trance to terror: The Supernova music festival massacre
Just after dawn on Oct. 7, Hamas militants attacked the Supernova music festival in southern Israel, murdering at least 260 festivalgoers and taking an unknown number of hostages. NBC News has compiled testimonials from survivors, detailed satellite imagery of the aftermath and video from the attack itself to piece together a comprehensive timeline of the […]
Palestinian Mother Fears For Her Children’s Futures After Evacuating Gaza City
LONDON (AP) — Najla Shawa and her family are safe for now after fleeing their home in Gaza City, but she’s worried she may never be able to return. Shawa, a Gaza native who works for the international aid group Oxfam, is sheltering with her husband, two daughters and about 50 others at a compound […]
Biden Considering Trip To Israel In Coming Days: Report
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is considering a trip to Israel in the coming days, but nothing has been finalized, a senior administration official said Sunday. A trip would send the strongest message yet that the U.S. is behind Israel following the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas. The administration has already pledged military support, […]
Poland’s Right-Wing Ruling Party On Brink Of Defeat In High-Stakes Election
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The majority of voters in Poland’s general election supported opposition parties that promised to reverse democratic backsliding and repair the nation’s relationship with allies, including the European Union and Ukraine, according to projections Monday. After a bitter and emotional campaign, turnout was projected at almost 74%, the highest level in the […]
U.N. Relief Chief Says ‘Humanity Is Failing’ In Response To Violence In Palestine And Israel
The U.N. official in charge of relief efforts said on Saturday that “humanity is failing” in regards to the violence in Israel and occupied Palestinian territories, as well as in the world’s response to it. “Civilians in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory are suffering from a week of utter anguish and devastation,” Martin Griffiths, […]
Israeli Trauma Over The Holocaust Resurfaces After Massacre By Hamas
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Women, children and older adults hiding in safe rooms gunned down mercilessly. Homes set ablaze with terrified residents still inside them. Children, some bound, forced into a room and slaughtered. Jews, helpless. For many Israelis and Jews around the world, the horrors committed by Hamas militants during their stunning onslaught […]
A Third-Generation Israeli Soldier Has Been Missing For Over A Week. Her Family Can Only Wait.
Roni Eshel, a 19-year-old Israel Defense Forces soldier, was stationed at a military base near the Gaza border when Hamas attacked last Saturday. Although she didn’t answer her phone when her mother called to check on her that morning, she later texted to say that she was busy but OK. “I love you so much,” […]
Water Has Run Out At U.N. Shelters In Gaza As Medics Fear For Patients
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Water has run out at U.N. shelters across Gaza as thousands packed into the courtyard of the besieged territory’s largest hospital as a refuge of last resort from a looming Israeli ground offensive and overwhelmed doctors struggled to care for patients they fear will die once generators run out […]
Gaza’s Crowded Hospitals Near Breaking Point As Israeli Ground Invasion Looms
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians in besieged Gaza crowded into hospitals and schools on Monday, seeking shelter and running low on food and water. More than a million people have fled their homes ahead of an expected Israeli ground invasion aimed at destroying Hamas after its fighters rampaged through southern Israel. Much of […]