DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Witnesses and Gaza hospital officials say Israeli troops have killed at least 32 Palestinians near aid distribution hubs in the latest deadly violence around people seeking desperately needed food. Saturday’s shootings occurred near sites run by the U.S.- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. A hospital official said that…… MORE
Syria’s Leader Urges Bedouin Tribes To Commit To A Ceasefire Ending Clashes With The Druze
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa has urged Sunni Bedouin tribes to honor a ceasefire aimed at ending deadly clashes with Druze-linked militias Sweida. The violence has left hundreds dead and drawn Israeli airstrikes targeting Syrian forces. Al-Sharaa blamed armed groups from Sweida for reigniting the conflict on Thursday and criticized Israeli…… MORE
Car Strikes Crowd Outside Los Angeles Venue, Injuring 30. Bystanders Attack Driver, Who Was Shot
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A vehicle has rammed into a crowd of people waiting to enter an event venue along a busy boulevard in Los Angeles, injuring 30 people. Police say bystanders attacked the driver, who was later found to have a gunshot wound. Officials say the driver and nearly two dozen victims from the…… MORE
Russia Pounds Ukraine With Over 300 Drones, Killing 1 in Odesa
Russia has launched a massive overnight drone and missile attack on Ukraine, killing at least one person. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said over 300 drones and 30 cruise missiles were fired during the attack overnight into Saturday, with Odesa heavily targeted. The city’s mayor said one person died and five were rescued from a fire…… MORE
3 Democrat-Led States Have Rolled Back Medicaid Access For People Lacking Permanent Legal Status
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Three Democratic-led states that led the way in offering free health care to low-income people who are in the U.S. without legal permission are either limiting or ending the programs because of significant budget concerns. Minnesota stopped coverage for adults, and Illinois ended its program for people ages 42-64. California will…… MORE