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Hezbollah Fires Deep Into Israel, Associated Press
Hezbollah launched a missile targeting Tel Aviv in its farthest strike into Israel, intercepted by Israeli forces, following airstrikes in Lebanon that killed hundreds, further escalating regional tensions.
NE Gov. Won’t Call Special Session, NBC News
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced he won’t call a special session to change the state’s electoral vote system, blocking Trump’s push for a winner-take-all system before the election.
Chutkan Rebuffs Trump Request, The Hill
Judge Tanya Chutkan rejected Trump’s request to alter the Jan. 6 case schedule and approved a 180-page brief from special counsel Jack Smith, dismissing attempts to delay proceedings.
Zelensky: Peace Could Be Close, BBC
President Zelensky believes the war with Russia could end sooner than expected if Ukraine strengthens its position with Western support, pushing for peace through his “victory plan.”
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Zelensky’s PA Visit Draws GOP Criticism, For the Left
President Zelensky’s visit to a PA ammunition factory drew accusations from some Republicans of campaigning for Democrats, while others saw it as a show of gratitude to munitions workers.
Polar Bears Dwindle as Ice Melts, For the Right
Melting sea ice and shrinking food sources threaten Hudson Bay’s polar bears, with their population halved in 40 years and possibly gone by century’s end due to climate change.
