Top Israeli and Egyptian officials secretly meet to discuss possible Rafah invasion

Egyptian officials are concerned an Israeli operation in Rafah would lead to tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians entering their territory. Read More

Review says Abbey Gate bombing wasn't preventable, refutes claims troops sighted the would-be bomber

The suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed U.S. troops and Afghans in August 2021 was not preventable, according to a new review by U.S. Central Command. Read More

Egypt sends delegation to Israel, its latest effort to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas

Egypt has sent a high-level delegation to Israel with the hope of brokering a cease-fire agreement with Hamas in Gaza ... Read More

Ex-Racine cop charged with robbing bank, bomb scare held on $250K cash bond

Paul J. Garchek, 51, of Kenosha, was charged in Kenosha County Circuit Court with robbery of a financial institution and making a bomb scare, both felonies. Read More

The Latest | Germany will resume working with UN relief agency for Palestinians after a review

Israel says that hundreds of UNRWA workers are members of Palestinian militant groups, and claims the report understated the ... at least 12 soldiers and nine civilians in Israel. CAIRO — Egyptian ... Read More

Israel-Gaza - live: Five dead after IDF strikes in Rafah as US demand ‘answers’ over hospital ‘mass graves’

Five dead after IDF strikes in Rafah as US demand ‘answers’ over hospital ‘mass graves’ - More than half of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million have sought refuge in Rafah ... Read More

Welcome to Your Outdoors: World Migratory Bird Day is May 11

We celebrate many special days each year, but one you may have never heard of is fast-approaching. It is World Migratory Bird Day, which is commemorated each year on the ... Read More

US military begins construction of Gaza aid pier, says Pentagon

The United States military has begun construction of a pier to boost deliveries of desperately needed aid to Gaza, the Pentagon said on Thursday. UN World Food Programme deputy executive director ... Read More

Reuters photographer wins World Press Photo of the Year with poignant shot from Gaza

The photograph, taken in Khan Younis, shows 36-year-old Inas Abu Maamar holding five-year-old Saly, who was killed in an Israeli missile strike. Read More

Democrats expected to quickly end Mayorkas trial; ABBA, Blondie, Notorious B.I.G. honored; Whitey Herzog dies | Hot off the Wire podcast

Senate Democrats could end the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas before arguments even begin. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is expected on Wednesday to call ... Read More

Viola, the 'retired' Circus World elephant, walks away from circus in Montana

Although she's no longer headlining shows at Circus World, Viola and her co-star Kelly and still under contract to perform elsewhere. Read More