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The latest from Gaza as Palestinians evacuate

Many of them are fleeing the northern part of Gaza, after an order from Israel telling them to evacuate.

Putin and Xi meet in Beijing

It’s the second time the two leaders have met since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Mehdi Rashidi, senior research scientist at Sublime Systems, conducts a strength test on a concrete column. (Photo by Daniel Ackerman/WBUR).

Shrinking cement's massive carbon footprint

One startup in Massachusetts is working to shrink cement's carbon footprint.

House elects Mike Johnson as new speaker

After three weeks of lacking a leader, House Republicans have finally elected a speaker.

Debate over drilling on U.S. federal land

The Biden administration wants to drastically scale back drilling.

Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California announced on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, that he is resigning from his congressional seat and will leave by the end of the year. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

Rep. Kevin McCarthy announces retirement

He'll leave the House at the end of the year.

Drug shortages put strain on hospitals

Hospitals are adapting to chronic interruptions in the supply of medicines.

The latest from the Israel-Hamas war

The Israeli military says it has encircled Gaza City and is engaging Hamas in close combat.

Americans overwhelmingly support congressional term limits

A whopping 87% of Americans say they support congressional term limits.

Downed power and telephone poles lay on a street after Hurricane Otis ripped through Acapulco, Mexico. (Felix Marquez/AP)

Following the aftermath of Hurricane Otis

Nearly 100 people are dead or still missing in Acapulco, Mexico, after Hurricane Otis rampaged through the region.

'Barbie' ushered in a big year for women in Hollywood

2023 is becoming a banner year for women in film.

The latest from the Russia-Ukraine war

Russia and Ukraine are engaged in heavy fighting along the eastern side of the Dnipro River near Kherson.

Students are losing interest in college

From 2019 to 2021, the rate of students who enrolled in higher education within six months of graduation fell by 10%.

Surgeon on what he's seen in Gaza

Hospitals overflow with people injured by Israeli airstrikes.

The latest on Israel's war on Hamas

Palestinian civilians trapped in Gaza face a mounting humanitarian crisis.

New NHL season hits the ice

The regular season is officially underway with 32 teams facing off for the opportunity to raise the coveted Stanley Cup.

Palestinians inspect the rubble of the Yassin Mosque destroyed after it was hit by an Israeli airstrike at Shati refugee camp in Gaza City, early Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. Israel's military battled to drive Hamas fighters out of southern towns and seal its borders Monday as it pounded the Gaza Strip. (Adel Hana/AP)

How Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel

Hamas militants attacked from land, sea and air.

Atlanta Braves dominate MLB season

The Braves have been leading the majors in homers, runs and hits for most of the season.

The latest from Israel

After Hamas militants attacked Israel over the weekend, Israel is still fighting to get back control of its territory.

Military analyst on Israel and Palestine attacks

Palestinian group Hamas attacked Israel over the weekend.

Banking seeds for climate change in Ohio

Workers at an Ohio arboretum are collecting thousands of seeds to help restore forests and fight climate change.

The latest on the Speaker of the House election

Republicans have emerged from a closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill to try to unite behind a candidate for Speaker.

El Paso struggles to shelter migrants

The mayor says as many as 2,000 people need shelter every night.

Displaced by Hurricane Idalia, flamingos land in Florida

Some residents hope the birds will stay and breed here.

Update on Israel's ground invasion of Gaza

The Israeli military says its troops have killed four prominent Hamas militants.

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