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Hundreds of protesters staged a sit-in at the Oakland Federal Building on Monday night, demanding that the U.S. call for a cease-fire in Gaza.

As the sport makes its Olympic debut in Paris, a small crew of dancers from Ukraine look forward to representing their war-torn country and its rich culture on the world stage.

Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian beat hard-liner Saeed Jalili in the runoff election to replace the late president who was killed in a helicopter crash in May.

Israel's national security chief announced a one-day delay to pause fighting to facilitate the exchange of 50 Israeli hostages for 150 Palestinian prisoners and allow for delivery of aid to Gaza.

Thousands of protestors were arrested this week as some schools called in police to clear pro-Palestinian encampments. Others have been able to reach agreements with students to clear out voluntarily.

A deadly blast at a hospital in Gaza had an immediate impact on President Biden's trip — calling off a visit to Jordan. He made remarks declaring U.S. support for Israel in Tel Aviv.

In addition to casting ballots for the presidential nominees, voters in Pennsylvania picked candidates for state races and the U.S. House and Senate.

Liat Beinin Atzili is the second U.S. to be freed by Hamas, but her husband Aviv is still being held in Gaza. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Boaz Atzili, who is Aviv's cousin.

Palestinian Americans are grieving over loved ones who have been killed, injured and trapped in Gaza amid Israel's bombardment. They also feel betrayed by the U.S. government's support of Israel.

The hallmarks of Russian-back influence are consistent: trying to erode support for Ukraine, discrediting democratic institutions and seizing on existing political divides.

Under an extension of a temporary cease-fire, Hamas freed 12 more hostages on Tuesday, including 10 Israelis and two foreign nationals, Israel's military said. About 160 hostages remain in captivity.

Tensions increase in the Middle East, as Israel expects an attack from Iran and its allies. Israel says it's killed several top commanders of Hamas, Hezbollah, and Islamic Jihad.