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Anticipation built across Israel, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank on Sunday as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas held before a critical day for all sides and the region.

Here's what we know so far.

What to know as Israel and Gaza await the release of hostages, prisoners, aid -- and Trump's visit

Anticipation built across Israel, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank Sunday as the ceasefire held into a third day.

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President Trump on Sunday warned Russia that he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawk missiles if Moscow doesn’t settle its war there soon.

Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawks if Moscow doesn't settle war soon

President Donald Trump is warning Russia that he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawk missiles if Moscow doesn't settle its war there soon.

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Churches near the site of a devasting blast at a rural Tennessee plant devoted Sunday services to the 16 victims and their families as surrounding communities mourn.

Community near site of deadly Tennessee plant blast recalls the lives of the 16 killed

Churches near the site of a devasting blast at a rural Tennessee plant devoted Sunday services to the 16 victims and their families as surrounding communities mourn.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 1h

Drew Allar came back to Penn State for his senior season determined lead the Nittany Lions to a national championship.

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar is out for the season with an injury

Drew Allar came back to Penn State for his senior season determined lead the Nittany Lions to a national championship.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 2h

Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said there will be deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown goes on, adding to the uncertainty facing hundreds of thousands who are already furloughed without pay amid the stalemate in Congress.

Vance warns 'deeper' cuts ahead for federal workers as shutdown enters 12th day

Vice President JD Vance is warning of deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown goes on.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 2h

France’s newly re-appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu named a new government Sunday, as he faces pressure to urgently produce a budget and quell political turmoil that is scaring businesses and staining the country’s image.

France's newly re-appointed prime minister names new Cabinet in bid to quell political turmoil

France’s newly re-appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu named a new government Sunday, as he faces pressure to urgently produce a budget and quell political turmoil that is scaring businesses and staining the country’s image.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 2h

A nor'easter is churning up the East Coast, prompting New Jersey to declare a state of emergency. Another storm has struck farther south with some heavy rain and flooding.

New Jersey declares state of emergency as nor'easter approaches

A nor'easter is churning up the East Coast, prompting New Jersey to declare a state of emergency. Another storm has struck farther south with some heavy rain and flooding.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 3h

Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Ethiopian Hawi Feysa have won the men’s and women’s races at the Chicago Marathon by comfortable margins.

Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Ethiopian Hawi Feysa win the men's and women's Chicago Marathon

Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Ethiopian Hawi Feysa have won the men’s and women’s races at the Chicago Marathon by comfortable margins.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 4h

Indiana moved up to No. 3 in the AP college football poll for its highest ranking in program history and Texas was among five teams entering the Top 25 after eight ranked teams lost over the weekend.

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Indiana climbs to No. 3, its highest Top 25 ranking in history, behind Ohio State and Miami. See where other teams rank. bit.ly/42BaUT2

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The woman long blamed for the fall of the Aztec empire in 1521 is finally getting a modern makeover.

Traitor, survivor or influencer? Mexico rethinks story of conquistador translator Malinche

The woman long blamed for the fall of the Aztec empire in 1521 is finally getting a modern makeover.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 5h

Oregon State fired coach Trent Bray on Sunday after the team fell to 0-7, its worst start to a season since 1991.

Oregon State fires Trent Bray with Beavers off to 0-7 start

Oregon State has fired coach Trent Bray after the team fell to 0-7, its worst start since 1991. Athletic director Scott Barnes announced the decision on Sunday.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 5h

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather” films and “Father of the Bride,” whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. Here is a roundup of some notable reactions to Keaton’s death and legacy.

Steve Martin, Bette Midler and Goldie Hawn are among stars paying tribute to Diane Keaton

Fans and fellow actors are paying tribute to Diane Keaton after news of her death at age 79. The Oscar-winner's performances and style shaped iconic films like “The Godfather” and “Annie Hall.”

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 6h

Top 25 voter and college football writer Jerry Humphrey is answering your fan questions — such as "How did you settle spots for Indiana and Oregon on your ballot?" — right now on the AP's live blog.

Ask him your Top 25 questions.

Big shakeups are in store for the top 10 when AP Top 25 poll drops

The AP Top 25 poll should bring big changes to college football rankings ahead of Week 8. Follow for projections, game highlights, voter insight and live updates.

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Coco Gauff reels off four straight games to beat Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 and win the Wuhan Open in an all-American final.

Coco Gauff beats Jessica Pegula to win the Wuhan Open in an all-American final

Coco Gauff reels off four straight games to beat Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 and win the Wuhan Open in all-American final.

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Several top 10 teams struggled this week and that could send shockwaves through the latest AP Top 25 college football rankings, dropping at 2 p.m. ET.

Follow the AP's live updates for poll projections, game recaps, analysis and voter answers to fan questions, all in one place.

Big shakeups are in store for the top 10 when AP Top 25 poll drops

The AP Top 25 poll should bring big changes to college football rankings ahead of Week 8. Follow for projections, game highlights, voter insight and live updates.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 7h

Venezuelans in “Little Venezuela” — the largest home for the country's natives in the United States — are welcoming the news that opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize with bittersweetness as deportation threats loom.

A look at how Venezuelans in the US are reacting to Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Prize win

Venezuelans in the U.S. are welcoming the news that opposition leader leader Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Price.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 8h

BREAKING: Four dead and 20 more injured in a shooting at a bar on an idyllic South Carolina island.

4 people were killed and 20 more were injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says

A mass shooting at a crowded bar on the idyllic South Carolina island of St. Helena left four people dead and at least 20 injured.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 8h

Freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier ran for a 7-yard touchdown in the second overtime, BYU’s defense stopped Arizona on the ensuing drive and the 18th-ranked Cougars stayed undefeated with a 33-27 win over the Wildcats on Saturday night.

Bachmeier runs for 7-yard TD in second OT, No. 18 BYU beats Arizona 33-27 to stay undefeated

Freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier ran for a 7-yard touchdown in the second overtime, BYU’s defense stopped Arizona on the ensuing drive and the 18th-ranked Cougars stayed undefeated with a 33-27 win over the Wildcats on Saturday night.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 9h

The remnants of a tropical storm brought flooding across parts of the Southwest, prompting hundreds of evacuations in southwestern Colorado as mountain streams raged above their banks and crews toiled to protect property with sandbags.

Hundreds told to evacuate as tropical storm remnants cause Colorado mountain streams to flood

The remnants of a tropical storm soaking the southwestern U.S. over the past couple days have brought flooding to the mountains of Colorado.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 10h

BREAKING: An attempted coup is underway in the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar, the country's president says.

An attempted coup is underway in Madagascar, the country's president says

The president of madagascar says an attempted coup is underway in the Indian Ocean island country. A statement from President Andry Rajoelina’s office said it “wishes to inform the nation and the international community that an attempt to seize power illegally and by force” has been “initiated” on S

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New Orleans city councilmember Helena Moreno was elected mayor in the race to succeed LaToya Cantrell, who is ending a turbulent second term shadowed by federal corruption charges.

Democrat Helena Moreno wins New Orleans' mayoral race

New Orleans city councilmember Helena Moreno is the city's next mayor. The Democrat avoided a runoff in a wide field and will take office in January.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 12h

Kyaukme, a once-thriving town in Myanmar’s Shan State, is in shambles, targeted by both sides in the Southeast Asian country’s bitter civil war because of its strategic location at a key junction on the trading route to China.

A Myanmar town lies in shambles as both sides in civil war vie for control

Kyaukme, a once-thriving town in Myanmar’s Shan State, is in shambles, targeted by both sides in the Southeast Asian country’s bitter civil war because of its strategic location at a key junction on the trading route to China.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 13h

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather” films and “Father of the Bride,” whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. Here is a roundup of some notable reaction to Keaton’s death and legacy:

Steve Martin, Bette Midler and Goldie Hawn are among stars paying tribute to Diane Keaton

Fans and fellow actors are paying tribute to Diane Keaton after news of her death at age 79. The Oscar-winner's performances and style shaped iconic films like “The Godfather” and “Annie Hall.”

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 15h

BREAKING: Polls opened in Cameroon in an election that could see Africa’s oldest leader, 93-year-old President Paul Biya, extend his rule by another 7 years.

Cameroon heads to the polls as the world's oldest president bids to extend his rule

Voters in Cameroon are heading to the polls in an election that could extend the rule of 93-year-old President Paul Biya.

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