Becky Sullivan
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U.N. report finds grounds to believe attacks in Israel included rapes
The report finds convincing evidence that sexual violence took place during the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, and that some Israeli hostages experienced such violence while in captivity in Gaza.
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A U.N. report finds 'reasonable grounds to believe' attacks in Israel included rapes
The report, which fell short of a full U.N. investigation, said rape likely occurred at at least three sites on Oct. 7. Some hostages held in Gaza were also subject to sexual violence, the team found.
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How often will Taylor Swift be shown during the Super Bowl? Now you can bet on it
The tectonic collision of two entertainment powerhouses — the NFL and Taylor Swift — dominated TV screens this fall. Now, sportsbooks are looking for their bite at the apple.
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Israel says 24 soldiers were killed on its deadliest single day during the war in Gaza
Israel said 21 soldiers died when two buildings exploded and collapsed; three more died fighting in southern Gaza. Israel says it's investigating the incident, which Hamas claims responsibility for.
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Holiday spending is up. Shoppers are confident, but not giddy
Consumer spending from Nov. 1 through Christmas Eve rose 3.1% year over year, new data show, a figure in line with the decade leading up to the pandemic and another positive sign for the economy.
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UN Security Council calls for expanded humanitarian aid in Gaza, as U.S. abstains
The United Nations Security Council approved a resolution Friday seeking "urgent steps" to expand aid in Gaza, but could not secure the unanimous support needed to call for an immediate cease-fire.
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What's next after Colorado? Here's where other challenges to Trump's candidacy stand
Lawsuits in more than a dozen states are looking to follow a Colorado court's lead in declaring former President Donald Trump ineligible for election in 2024 due to his role in the Jan. 6 attack.
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Pope Francis approves Catholic blessings for same-sex couples, but not for marriage
In a major development, the Vatican said priests may bless same-sex couples in informal settings, such as a meeting or visit to a shrine, so long as the blessing does not appear to endorse a marriage.
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The Gaza cease-fire with Hamas is extended another day as Blinken arrives in Israel
The secretary of state said the U.S. is committed to seeing the release of all hostages held by Hamas. And gunmen killed three Israelis in an attack on the outskirts of West Jerusalem early Thursday.
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For companies, rehiring a founder can be enticing, but the results are usually worse
After his ouster, it's possible that OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman could join a club of CEOs who return after leaving the company they founded. Research shows such CEOs perform worse than new hires.