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What is the ICC and can it really arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?

The ICC also issued warrants for Yoav Gallant, former Israeli defense minister, and Hamas leader Muhammad Deif. But it doesn’t have an enforcement mechanism and relies on states to make the arrests.

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s attorney general pick

Allegations of sex trafficking and drug use had stirred controversy over Matt Gaetz being attorney general.

The Mother of Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving story most of us hear is about friendship and unity. And that’s what Sarah Josepha Hale had on her mind when she sat down to write a letter to President Lincoln in 1863, deep into the Civil War. Hale had already spent years campaigning…

How this couple managed to stay together when one embraced QAnon conspiracy theories

A California couple’s relationship was tested when one of them started embracing QAnon conspiracy theories. Find out how they managed to stay together — and find common ground.

How will Trump’s second term impact the role of women in the military

NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with U.S. Special Operations veteran Jessica Yahn about the impact of anticipated cuts to women’s combat roles in the military during Trump’s second presidential term.

A barbershop in Denver offers formerly incarcerated people a second chance

The guy who ran the Floyd’s Barbershop chain has a new barbershop that employs formerly incarcerated people. His goal is to help them stay free, and help customers get over bias.

Morning news brief

Two data cables have been damaged in the Baltic Sea, President-elect Trump picks Matthew Whitaker as ambassador to NATO, and Republicans win big in a relatively high-turnout election.

A duct-taped banana sells for $6.2 million at an art auction

A piece of conceptual art consisting of a simple banana, duct-taped to a wall, sold for $6.2 million at an auction Wednesday, with the winning bid coming from a prominent cryptocurrency entrepreneur.

Clam farmers continue to struggle after Hurricane Helene

Florida has lost much of its clam industry from hurricanes over the past year. Clam farmers say it will be a while until they can recover their losses.

‘Sanctuary city’ ordinance would protect undocumented immigrants living in L.A.

Los Angeles on Tuesday approved a so-called “sanctuary city” ordinance aimed at protecting undocumented immigrants from potential deportation.

How a Sabrina Carpenter song led to a priest’s demotion for mishandling church funds

Officials say Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello was disciplined for mishandling $1.9 million in parish funds. He faced scrutiny last year for letting Carpenter film a music video at his Brooklyn church.

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