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The family of a 26-year-old American citizen killed amid a protest in the occupied West Bank said an Israeli military shooter killed her, and said an Israeli investigation into the incident would not be enough.Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a recent graduate of the University of Washington in Seattle, was fatally shot during a demonstration in Beita on Friday, the International Solidarity Movement (ISM), said.Eygi’s family said, “Aysenur was peacefully standing for justice when she was killed by a bullet that video shows came from an Israeli military shooter.”“We welcome the White House’s statement of condolences, but given the circumstances of Aysenur’s…

The father of the teen suspect in a Georgia high school shooting has been arrested. Economists expect the latest U.S. jobs report to reflect an employment slowdown. And Hunter Biden pleads guilty in his federal tax case.  Here’s what to know today.Father of Georgia school shooting suspect gifted son an AR-15 style rifle, sources say The day after a shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia left four people dead and nine others injured, details about the 14-year-old suspect and his father began to emerge.Two law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation said that Colin Gray, 54, bought his son, Colt Gray,…

The suspect in a Georgia school shooting was investigated over previous school shooting threats. A Los Angeles community is stricken by accelerating landslides. And how Nvidia’s $297 billion loss rattled the stock market.Here’s what to know today.Two students and two teachers killed in Georgia school shooting; 14-year-old suspect arrestedAuthorities identified the two teachers and two students killed in a shooting yesterday at Apalachee High School, located about an hour outside of Atlanta. The two teachers were Richard Aspinwall, 39, and Chirstina Irimie, 53. Both taught math, according to the school’s website. The two students killed were identified as Mason Schermerhorn,…

As Trump courts the Jewish vote, his faith-based attacks on Jewish Democratic leaders polarize some in the community. A man is charged for the fatal shooting of four people sleeping on a commuter train in Chicago. And a look at the most exciting games in the upcoming NFL roster.Here’s what to know today.Trump repeats attacks on Jewish political leaders and votersAs former President Donald Trump tries to win over swing-state Jewish voters ahead of the November election, his attacks on three prominent Jewish politicians and Jews who support Democrats have some advocates accusing him of antisemitism.Trump’s campaign has ramped up outreach…

The final stretch of the election is a “dogfight” between Harris and Trump. Biden eyes a “take it or leave it” Gaza cease-fire deal. And a look inside the tensions between senior Justice Department and FBI officials over Trump’s criminal probe.Here’s what to know today.Harris and Trump in a ‘dogfight’ in the election’s final stretchFormer President Donald Trump; Vice President Kamala Harris.Getty Images; APWith just two months until the election, polls are showing a dead heat in key states for Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.As Harris captures support from young and Black voters who had soured…

In today’s newsletter: Massive protests erupt in Israel to demand a cease-fire after six hostages held by Hamas were found dead in Gaza. The White House says Biden and Harris weren’t invited to Arlington National Cemetery. And former students report injuries at a Utah facility for troubled teens. Here’s what to know today.Israelis begin nationwide strike as hostage deaths spark renewed calls for cease-fireReuters; Bloomberg; Getty ImagesA nationwide strike has begun in Israel, with the country’s biggest union vowing to shut down the economy in a furious push for the government to agree to a cease-fire deal after the deaths of six…

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli American taken hostage in the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks, is among six hostages whose bodies were recovered Saturday.”With broken hearts, the Goldberg-Polin family is devastated to announce the death of their beloved son and brother, Hersh. The family thanks you all for your love and support and asks for privacy at this time,” a family representative said.President Joe Biden said the bodies of Goldberg-Polin and five other hostages held by Hamas were recovered in a tunnel under Rafah. “I am devastated and outraged,” Biden said in the statement.Hersh Goldberg-Polin in an undated family photo. Courtesy…

A U.S. military operation Thursday in Iraq killed at least 15 Islamic State militant group fighters, and at least six U.S. soldiers suffered injuries, three U.S. defense officials said.None of the injures to the U.S. soldiers were described as life-threatening. Several were possible traumatic brain injuries, and at least one soldier suffered external injuries, the defense officials said.The operation took place Thursday in Anbar in western Iraq, the officials said. Some of the dead ISIS figures were in leadership.U.S. Central Command said in a statement Friday night the partnered raid with Iraqi security forces took place in early Thursday.The ISIS…

Vice President Kamala Harris is pressed about her policy evolutions in the first major interview of her campaign. Why Russia has not stopped Ukraine’s incursion into its territory. And the loved ones of pig organ transplant recipients share their rare experiences.Here’s what to know today.Takeaways from Harris-Walz first major joint interview Will Lanzoni / Courtesy CNNVice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz gave their first joint sit-down interview since Harris became the Democratic presidential nominee. Harris discussed her agenda for her first months in office, if elected, and spoke to a series of topics that she has so far avoided…

Donald Trump’s campaign downplays reports of a confrontation at Arlington National Cemetery. Right-wing figures jump to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s support as he faces criminal charges. And a YouTuber whose tech reviews can make or break a product is also one of the world’s best ultimate frisbee players.Here’s what to know today.Trump campaign brushes off reports of Arlington National Cemetery confrontationDonald Trump’s campaign is playing down reports of an altercation during the former president’s visit to Arlington National Cemetery, saying a “nameless bureaucrat” is “trying to make what was a very solemn and respectful event into something it was not.”…