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Qaddafi’s Son is Alive, and He Wants to Take Back Libya
October 22, 2021Before the Arab Spring, Seif al-Islam el-Qaddafi, the second son of the Libyan dictator Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, was establishing himself as a serious figure internationally. Then, the Arab Spring came to Libya. His father and brothers were killed and Seif himself was captured by rebels…
Newsom targets oil drilling over union objections
October 21, 2021SAN FRANCISCO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced a crackdown on oil and gas wells, a long-awaited move to protect public health that sets up a fight between environmentalists and labor unions allied with industry. The governor’s proposal — which comes just weeks…
Israel agrees to cease-fire after 11 days of violence
May 21, 2021Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire after 11 days of fighting that left parts of Gaza in ruins. Holly Williams has the latest.
Poll: Over a quarter of Americans have worried about homelessness
May 21, 2021Lower-income and non-white Americans are far more likely to worry than higher-income and White Americans.
Biden commends cease-fire in Middle East conflict
May 21, 2021President Biden welcomed news of a cease-fire, saying Thursday that Palestinians and Israelis “equally deserve” freedom, prosperity and democracy. Ed O’Keefe reports.