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Israel deported Palestinian prisoners to Egypt. Some Israelis question the practice

Palestinian prisoners deported outside the Palestinian Territories wave after being released from Israeli prison, following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, as they arrive at the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, Feb. 27. Mohammed Arafat/AP hide caption toggle caption Mohammed Arafat/AP TEL AVIV, Israel — In

California to Revoke 17,000 Immigrant Commercial Licenses

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks next to Vice President JD Vance outside the White House in Washington, Oct. 30, 2025. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP California plans to revoke 17,000 commercial driver's licenses given to immigrants after discovering the expiration dates went past when the drivers were legally allowed to be

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history comes to a close

President Donald Trump shows the signed bill package to re-open the federal government in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 12, 2025. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP hide caption toggle caption BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP President Trump has signed a bill to fund the government, bringing a close to the longest government shutdown in

U.S. bishops officially ban gender-affirming care at Catholic hospitals

The Rev. Michael J.K. Fuller (from left), Archbishop Timothy Broglio and Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore conduct the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops plenary assembly in Baltimore on Tuesday. Stephanie Scarbrough/AP hide caption toggle caption Stephanie Scarbrough/AP U.S. Catholic bishops voted Wednesday to make official a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender patients at

Some Black police officials worry more federal agents will breed community mistrust

Members of the National Guard patrol along Beale Street, Oct. 24, in Memphis, Tenn. Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe recently authorized members of his state National Guard to assist immigration agents with clerical and logistical tasks. George Walker IV/AP hide caption toggle caption George Walker IV/AP Jaiden Booth has been keeping a close eye on viral

COP30: Can India step up and lead Global South on climate?

As nearly 200 countries debate the planet's climate future at the 30th UN Climate Conference (COP30) in Brazil's Amazonian city of Belem, India finds itself in a unique position in balancing the weight of its need for economic growth with its increasingly prominent role as a voice representing the Global South. This year's climate negotiations follow

Health Conditions Could Bar Immigrants from U.S. Visas

The Trump administration is directing immigration officers to consider some chronic health conditions like diabetes in deciding whether to issue visas to immigrants. CHRIS DELMAS/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption CHRIS DELMAS/AFP/Getty Images Foreigners seeking visas to live in the U.S. might be rejected if they have certain medical conditions, including diabetes or obesity, under

New Epstein Emails Reveal More Trump Ties

President Trump's name appears in convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's correspondence released Wednesday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released three new emails from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that mention President Trump, raising

House Shutdown Vote, Aviation Challenges, USS Ford in Caribbean

House Shutdown Vote, Aviation Challenges, USS Ford In Caribbean Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter.  Subscribe  here to get it delivered to your inbox, and  listen  to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories The Republican-led House of Representatives is expected to approve

Home Insurance Crisis Is Reshaping U.S. Communities

Home insurance is getting less affordable, and less available, as insurers raise prices and pull back from areas with extreme weather. That is changing communities, including those in Southwest Florida that were damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022. Ryan Kellman/NPR hide caption toggle caption Ryan Kellman/NPR Home insurance is getting more expensive in the United
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