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Morning Rundown: Israel expands offensive to Gaza's south, Spotify to lay off 17% of employees, and vets puzzle over cause of severe dog illness

Strikes in southern Gaza on Dec. 4, 2023.
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Japanese and American military divers have spotted what could be the remains of a U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft that crashed last week off southwestern Japan and several of the six crewmembers who are still missing, local media reported Monday.(Kyodo News via AP)
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Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes react in a suite during the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 03, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Family looking for answers about mother who vanished during cross-country trip

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32 female University of Oregon athletes file Title IX lawsuit against the school

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32 female University of Oregon athletes file Title IX lawsuit against the school

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Zelenskyy says the war with Russia is in a new stage, with winter expected to complicate fighting after a summer counteroffensive that failed to produce desired results due to enduring shortages of weapons and ground forces.
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War in Ukraine

As its counteroffensive fizzles, Ukraine battles itself, Russia and a shift in the world’s attention

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China says U.S. warship ‘illegally’ entered waters in the South China Sea

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North Korea says it has begun spy satellite operations

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‘Foreign terrorists’ behind deadly bombing that hit Christian worshippers in the Philippines, officials say

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North Korea says it has begun spy satellite operations

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‘Foreign terrorists’ behind deadly bombing that hit Christian worshippers in the Philippines, officials say

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Kiss fans flock to Madison Square Garden for band’s ‘final concert ever’

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Special prosecutor in Jussie Smollett case says actor should return to jail after appeal was denied

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Hilary Farr is leaving HGTV’s ‘Love It or List It’ after 17 seasons

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Beyoncé fans get in formation for 'Renaissance Tour' movie's opening weekend

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Hilary Farr is leaving HGTV’s ‘Love It or List It’ after 17 seasons

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Outcome of Hollywood actors’ contract vote could be close amid criticism over parts of deal

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Meta says it broke up Chinese influence operation looking to exploit U.S. political divisions

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Pending home sales drop to a record low, even worse than during the financial crisis

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Meta says it broke up Chinese influence operation looking to exploit U.S. political divisions

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Pending home sales drop to a record low, even worse than during the financial crisis

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Methane agreement reached at COP28 climate conference panned by some environmental groups

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U.N. establishes fund for developing nations affected by climate change

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