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Why Israel imprisons so many Palestinians
150 Palestinian prisoners are being released as part of Israel and Hamas’s recent hostage deal. But thousands more remain behind bars.
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How Qatar became a key broker in the Israel-Hamas deal
The tiny Gulf state has ties with the parties in the conflict. That has made its diplomacy essential — which is exactly what the Qataris want.
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How America broke the turkey
A new investigation reveals how the company behind the White House turkey pardon — and the rest of the industry — really treats its birds.
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The Israel-Hamas hostage deal, explained
Here’s what the reported hostage deal does — and doesn’t — mean for war in Gaza.
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What to know about OpenAI’s failed coup
Sam Altman is back at OpenAI. What happens to its safety mission?
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How 2023 scorched our dinner plates
Are your holiday meals pricier this year? Blame the record-breaking heat around the world.
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The many, many times Israelis and Palestinians tried to make peace — and failed
A timeline of the decades-long peace negotiations that came before the Israel-Hamas war.
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The Israel-Hamas deal is not a real ceasefire
The agreement is a pause, not a ceasefire. That distinction matters — a lot.
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