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View all 13 PhotosLeo Correa|APApril 1, 2024 | A man holding an Israeli flag walks past a camp set up by people who are protesting against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government near the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem. Tens of thousands of Israelis have staged some of the most significant demonstrations against the Israeli government since the October 7 attacks on Israel by Hamas militants. Activists have called for a cease-fire deal to release Israeli hostages held in Gaza and for the government to hold new elections nearly two years ahead of schedule.

Persons: Leo Correa, Benjamin Netanyahu's Organizations: Israeli, Hamas Locations: Jerusalem, Israel, Gaza

Labor Market Keeps on ChuggingThere are still plenty of jobs for those who want them even as analysts say the market is returning to a more normal state.

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With cease-fire talks at a standstill, Palestinians in Gaza begin fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. View all 13 PhotosMajdi Fathi|NurPhoto|Getty Images

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President Joe Biden's State of the Union address as prepared for delivery:Good evening. A former American president actually said that, bowing down to a Russian leader. And it’s because of you that tonight we can proudly say the State of our Union is strong and getting stronger. Americans pay more for prescription drugs than anywhere else. I say this as a lifelong supporter of Israel and the only American president to visit Israel in wartime.

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Millions of voters from California to Vermont go to the polls to choose a nominee for president and other races. View all 17 PhotosDavid Goldman|APMarch 5, 2024 | Town Clerk Sandra Lacasse places a sign outside the town office as polls open in Elmore, Vermont. Super Tuesday elections are being held in 15 states and one territory. Hundreds of delegates are at stake, the biggest haul for either party on a single day.

Persons: David Goldman, Sandra Lacasse Organizations: AP Locations: California, Vermont, Elmore , Vermont

A New York judge on Friday ordered former President Donald Trump to pay $364 million in damages for fraud he committed by inflating his net worth to obtain favorable treatment from banks and insurers. The blistering 92-page ruling from Judge Arthur Engoron was replete with references to the brazen nature of the misdeeds of Trump, his adult sons and his business organization. Here are nine key quotes from Engoron’s ruling. The frauds found here leap off the page and shock the conscience.”On the reaction of Trump and his adult sons:“Their complete lack of contrition and remorse borders on pathological. Donald Trump is not Bernard Madoff.

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Trump Denied Presidential ImmunityThe historic decision from a federal appeals court represents a major blow to the former president and his defense team, who argue that Trump had broad immunity from charges relating to actions he took in the White House.

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Nevada’s Muddled Nominating ContestNevada Republicans will caucus to decide how to apportion their delegates for president. But their caucus comes two days after a primary. And that’s only the start of the confusion.

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The latest U.S. News rankings of education degrees for distance learners will be released Feb. 7, 2024. Like the past several years, there will be overall baccalaureate-level rankings and master’s-level rankings in both MBA and non-MBA business, criminal justice, education, engineering, information technology and nursing. As was done with the Best Colleges release in fall 2023, all schools will obtain access to the rankings ahead of time through U.S. News Academic Insights. College or graduate school representatives can learn more about the Academic Insights tool online or request a demo. The rankings and their underlying methodology were designed for prospective students seeking a strong academic program that was designed appropriately for distance learning.

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On the 2024 Campaign Trail With Donald TrumpDespite legal trouble, the former U.S. president is eyeing the White House as the frontrunner for the Republican party.

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Wake-Up Call or Last Call? New Hampshire used to be the start of the presidential nominating calendar. But with the front-runners decisively ahead in 2024, it’s looking as if it could be the end of the process.

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Iowans Head to the PollsTrump is expected to win the nation’s first nominating contest. But a number of other storylines will be crucial to understanding what happens next, as the race moves to New Hampshire and beyond.

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Trump Ends Fraud Trial With OutburstFormer President Donald Trump delivered a five-minute rant during closing arguments of his civil fraud trial in New York before being cut off by the presiding judge. Here’s some of what was said.

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U.S. News & World Report is pleased to announce that our proprietary surveys for the 2024 Best Graduate Schools will be distributed to schools in phases beginning today, and continuing for the next few weeks. The 2024 Best Graduate Schools surveys distribution includes statistical and peer assessment surveys for:Best Law SchoolsBest Medical SchoolsBest Business SchoolsBest Engineering SchoolsBest Nursing SchoolsBest Education SchoolsSpecific information about upcoming surveys and methodology changes for Best Medical Schools can be found here. Students and their families use U.S. News as an essential resource in their college decision-making process. In the last 12 months alone, more than 20 million people visited USNews.com to learn about graduate programs, and nearly 65,000 students and their families accessed U.S. News to request information about specific graduate institutions and/or to compare schools to one another.

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View all 17 PhotosNov. 4, 2023 | Demonstrators rally at Freedom Plaza. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C. chanting, “Free Palestine,” calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Gaza war and demanding the U.S. to stop its financial aid to Israel. The event, titled “National March on Washington: Free Palestine” was organized by several pro-Palestinian groups. Dense crowds packed a rally at Freedom Plaza to listen to speeches and chant before marching around the White House. (ALI KHALIGH/AFP/Getty Images)

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View all 17 PhotosOcOct. 10, 2023 | Mourners react during the funeral of Israeli soldier Benjamin Loeb, a dual Israeli-French citizen, in Jerusalem. After months of mounting tension and civil unrest, Hamas militants carried out a brazen attack on Israel on Oct. 7, infiltrating the heavily fortified Israeli border in several locations. Around 1,400 people – mostly civilians – were killed in the attacks, and over 200 were taken hostage, according to the Israeli government. At funerals throughout Israel, a nation grieves the loss of loved ones.

Persons: Benjamin Loeb, –, Francisco Seco Locations: Jerusalem, Israel

☆ Horror and Grief: Inside Gaza’s Hospitals
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Israel has argued that Gaza’s biggest hospital, al-Shifa, conceals underground command centers for Hamas – a claim the group denies – stoking concerns the facility could be targeted. (Ali Mohmoud/AP)Oct. 23, 2023 | People injured after Israeli attacks are treated at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. (Belal Khaled/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)Oct. 23, 2023 | People injured after Israeli attacks wait for treatment at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. (Ali Jadallah/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)Oct. 17, 2023 | Wounded Palestinians wait for treatment at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City following the al-Ahli Arab Hospital explosion. (Fatima Shbair/AP)Oct. 11, 2023 | A wounded Palestinian girl lies on a hospital bed waiting for treatment at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.

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View all 21 PhotosEditor’s Note: The gallery contains graphic images and will be updated frequently with the latest coverage from AP and Getty photojournalists on the frontlines. Oct. 9, 2023 | A Palestinian man smokes a cigarette as he looks at the ruins of the Ahmed Yassin mosque, which was leveled by Israeli airstrikes, in Gaza City. After months of mounting tension and civil unrest, Hamas militants carried out a surprise, multi-front attack on Israel on Oct. 7th. Hamas fighters infiltrated the heavily fortified Israeli border in several locations, killing hundreds of civilians and taking hostages. In response, Israel formally declared war against the Palestinian militant group, increased airstrikes on Gaza, and sealed it off from food, fuel, and other supplies – escalating a deadly conflict that has claimed hundreds of lives on both sides.

Persons: Ahmed Yassin, Israel, MOHAMMED ABED Organizations: AP, Getty, Hamas, Palestinian Locations: Gaza City, Israel, Gaza, AFP

Through a U.S. News Lens: Decades of PhotographyAs U.S. News turns 90, a look back at the moments large and small documented along the way.

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Mug Shots of Trump and His Co-DefendantsPolice released the booking photos of former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants who have surrendered on charges connected to a broad scheme to undermine the results of the 2020 election in Georgia.

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With no end in sight, photojournalists continue to document the devastating conflict between Ukrainian forces and Russian troops. View all 79 PhotosEditor’s Note: The gallery contains graphic images and will be updated frequently with the latest coverage from AP and Getty photojournalists on the frontlines. Oct. 15, 2023 | Kherson, Ukraine | A Ukrainian serviceman jumps out of the boat onto the shores of Dnipro at the frontlines. (Alex Babenko/AP)

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