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Middle East latest: Palestinian militants name 3 Israeli men to be freed in next hostage release

Middle East latest: Palestinian militants name 3 Israeli men to be freed in next hostage release

The families of Israeli hostages still held by the Hamas militant group on Friday welcomed the “joyous news” that three men, all taken from the same kibbutz on Oct.
Hostages freed from Gaza discover personal lives shattered by Hamas

Hostages freed from Gaza discover personal lives shattered by Hamas

RAMAT GAN, Israel (AP) — After 484 days of captivity in Gaza, Keith Siegel had many questions. Was his 97-year-old mother still alive? Which of his neighbors was killed in Hamas' Oct.
Hostages freed from Gaza discover personal lives shattered by Hamas

Hostages freed from Gaza discover personal lives shattered by Hamas

RAMAT GAN, Israel (AP) — After 484 days of captivity in Gaza, Keith Siegel had many questions. Was his 97-year-old mother still alive? Which of his neighbors was killed in Hamas' Oct.
Quebec teachers should be evaluated every two years, new plan says after Bedford saga

Quebec teachers should be evaluated every two years, new plan says after Bedford saga

MONTREAL — Quebec teachers should be evaluated every two years, according to new recommendations that stem from a controversy at a Montreal elementary school in which teachers allegedly used physical and psychological violence on students and staff.
Pope has respiratory tract infection, is in fair condition and running mild fever, Vatican says

Pope has respiratory tract infection, is in fair condition and running mild fever, Vatican says

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened and was receiving drug therapy for a respiratory tract infection, the Vatican said.
Pope has respiratory tract infection, is in fair condition and running mild fever, Vatican says

Pope has respiratory tract infection, is in fair condition and running mild fever, Vatican says

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened and was receiving drug therapy for a respiratory tract infection, the Vatican said.
A look at Pope Francis' previous hospitalizations and health problems

A look at Pope Francis' previous hospitalizations and health problems

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday for the fourth time since being elected in 2013, after he was diagnosed with bronchitis last week.
A look at Pope Francis' previous hospitalizations and health problems

A look at Pope Francis' previous hospitalizations and health problems

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis was hospitalized Friday for the fourth time since being elected in 2013, after he was diagnosed with bronchitis last week.
The scent of the mummy. Research discovers ancient Egyptian remains smell nice

The scent of the mummy. Research discovers ancient Egyptian remains smell nice

LONDON (AP) — At first whiff, it sounds repulsive: sniff the essence of an ancient corpse. But researchers who indulged their curiosity in the name of science found that well-preserved Egyptian mummies actually smell pretty good.
Vance visits the Dachau concentration camp memorial with Holocaust survivor before Zelenskyy meeting

Vance visits the Dachau concentration camp memorial with Holocaust survivor before Zelenskyy meeting

DACHAU, Germany (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited the Dachau concentration camp memorial on Thursday, walking the solemn halls with a group that included a Holocaust survivor once held at the site of so much suffering and mass murder.