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Hostages are laid to rest in Israel as a new round of cease-fire talks is expected

4:59pm August 23, 2024

Families held funerals for six hostages whose bodies were recovered from Gaza. Many in Israel think the next round of cease-fire talks may be the last chance to bring home hostages who remain alive.

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Indian Prime Minister Modi visits Kyiv

4:35pm August 23, 2024

by Mary Louise Kelly

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes a wartime visit to Ukraine

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Sphen, partner in a same-sex penguin couple, dies — and a colony sings

12:47pm August 23, 2024

When Magic saw Sphen's body, "he immediately started singing," and other penguins joined in, Renee Howell, the aquarium's penguin keeper, told Australia's ABC broadcaster.

Harris tells her story on historic night. And who else showed up on DNC's final night

8:15am August 23, 2024

Kamala Harris had a historic night on DNC's final night with her acceptance speech. Here are some key takeaways from this convention week. And, a look at why Democrats are thrilled.

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Canada orders a third party to mediate a labor dispute between railways and employees

5:52am August 23, 2024

Negotiations between Canadian National Railway, Canadian Pacific Kansas City and the Teamsters union, which represents 10,000 of the companies' employees, began about a year ago.

A lithium mine in Serbia could rev up Europe's e-vehicles, but opposition is fierce

5:00am August 23, 2024

A proposed lithium mine in Serbia is spurring protests over its potential impact on the environment. The mineral is in high demand because it’s crucial for the batteries that run electric vehicles.

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Cease-fire talks are resuming in Cairo in hopes of ending the war in Gaza

3:57am August 23, 2024

by Leila Fadel

A major sticking point to reaching a deal has been a small strip of land bordering Gaza’s southernmost border with Egypt, and who will control it. The area is called the Philadelphi Corridor.

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Morning news brief

3:25am August 23, 2024

by Steve Inskeep

VP Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic nomination for president. Former President Trump visits the wall along the southern border in Cochise County, Arizona. The FDA approves new COVID-19 vaccines.

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The biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana — a whopping 2,492 carats

1:23am August 23, 2024

The Botswana government says the huge 2,492-carat diamond is the second-biggest ever discovered in a mine. It's the biggest diamond found since 1905. It weighs approximately half a kilogram.

2024 Democratic National Convention: Day 4

Harris says Israel 'has right to defend itself,' Palestinians need 'dignity, security'

12:04am August 23, 2024

After much speculation, Vice President Harris, now the Democratic nominee for president, came out with the strongest remarks so far on where she stands on the Israel-Hamas war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.