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The Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, was the site of an attack by British national Malik Faisal Akram, who was in a 10-hour hostage standoff with law enforcement. A new report by the Anti-Defamation League says antisemitic incidents in the U.S. rose 36% in 2022.
Brandon Wade/APThe annual report says instances of harassment, assault and propaganda are all on the rise. It warns public officials and social media stars have helped normalize longstanding antisemitic tropes.
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Georgia governor signs bill banning most gender-affirming care for trans children National News
The state will ban most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18 with a new bill signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp.
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South Carolina's comptroller quits after a $3.5 billion accounting error National News
Republican Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom's decision to leave the post he has held for 20 years came after scrutiny of his performance following the blunder in a year-end financial report.
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The men's Sweet 16 tips off Thursday, as basketball fans enjoy a wild March National News
Any team that can put together a four-game winning streak will become the next champions. Only two No. 1 seeds are alive in the tournament, and the highest-profile schools have already gone home.
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Why a horror film starring Winnie the Pooh has run into trouble in Hong Kong National News
The film featuring a murderous Pooh bear has been pulled from theaters in Hong Kong and Macau without explanation. Some say it's a result of China's censorship of memes related to leader Xi Jinping.
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Michigan school shooter's parents can face trial for manslaughter, court rules National News
The parents of a teenager who killed four students at Oxford High School can face trial, the state appeals court said in a groundbreaking case of criminal responsibility for the acts of a child.
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Lawmakers grilled TikTok CEO Chew for 5 hours in a high-stakes hearing about the app National News
Both Republicans and Democrats expressed deep skepticism that the company won't share U.S. user data with the Chinese government.
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New York DA investigating Trump calls GOP requests 'unprecedented' and 'unlawful' National News
Three Republican House chairmen had demanded communications, testimony and documents related to the investigation of the former president.
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