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Israeli media says Prime Minister Netanyahu's Security Cabinet has approved a unilateral cease-fire to halt an 11-day military operation in the Gaza Strip. The move comes after pressure from the United States and debate over the conflict Thursday at the United Nations.
The House has narrowly approved $1.9 billion to fortify the Capitol after the Jan.6 insurrection. Passage came a day after the House approved the formation of an independent commission to investigate the siege. Both measures face an uncertain outcome in the Senate.
President Joe Biden has signed legislation designed to curtail a dramatic rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The legislation will expedite Justice Department reviews of hate crimes and make grants available to local law enforcement agencies.
The biggest container ship ever to arrive at a port in New York Harbor has passed under the Bayonne Bridge, which was recently raised by 64 feet. The CMA CGM Marco Polo is roughly 3 and a half football fields long and can carry more than 16,000 20-foot long containers.
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