Leila Fadel
Stories
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Politics
N.Y. Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress
Members of the House of Representatives voted 311 to 114 Friday morning to expel Santos from Congress. The embattled congressman is accused by prosecutors of a number of financial misdeeds.
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The fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas has entered its 6th day
The hostage-for-prisoner exchange is expected to continue on Wednesday. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is dire and the military situation volatile.
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Israel claims it has evidence of a Hamas military compound beneath a Gaza hospital
Israel's military says it's asking everyone at hospitals in northern Gaza to evacuate in its pursuit of Hamas. The hospitals are in dire conditions, and staff on the ground say patients are dying.
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Gaza was in a near total blackout as Israel expanded its ground and air campaign
Voices from Gaza in the midst of a communication blackout as Israel forced continue airstrikes on the enclave.
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World
Americans in Gaza feel abandoned by their government
For nearly three weeks, a Massachusetts couple have been begging for a way home. They're living under bombardment and running out of supplies. They ask why the U.S. government can't get them out.
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Latin America
Hurricane Otis leaves Acapulco, the popular Mexican tourist destination, in ruins
Acapulco is a scene of widespread destruction — two days after being hit by a Category 5 hurricane.
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World
'Is there any safe place?' Residents say Gaza is under attack like never before
In response to Hamas' surprise attack, Israel has put Gaza under siege and unleashed heavy bombardments. Gaza residents tell NPR there is no is no place to seek shelter, unlike in previous conflicts.
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World
The Nobel Prize committee announces the 2023 laureate of the Peace Prize
The Nobel Committee has awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize to Narges Mohammadi of Iran, currently imprisoned, for her efforts to ensure human rights for women.
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Latin America
The U.N. Security Council approves sending Kenya-led force to quell violence in Haiti
The United Nations has approved the deployment of a Kenyan led security mission to Haiti — sparking human rights concerns about deploying a force that has a long record of abuses.
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Politics
Democratic Sen. Menendez indicted on federal corruption charges
A federal indictment unsealed Friday accuses Menendez and his wife of engaging in "a corrupt relationship with three New Jersey associates and businessmen."