Israel pounds Gaza as Hamas fight escalates years in the making
Associated Press reports Israel launched a surprise air offensive against Hamas in Gaza after years of rocket fire. The operation followed a deadly Nov. 14 strike that killed a Hamas military wing leader, with hundreds of airstrikes aimed at halting rocket attacks. Hamas rebuilt its arsenal since the previous offensive, smuggling weapons from Egypt and expanding range toward Israel.
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Proposals traded fire as Gaza talks stall
Hamas led militants and Israel exchanged tough cease-fire proposals on Monday as diplomacy stalled. An Israeli airstrike hit a Gaza media center killing a senior militant and flames engulfed the building while Gaza fighters launched 95 rockets, with about a third intercepted. The toll rose to 38 Palestinians killed that day, bringing total fatalities to 109 since the offensive began, including 56 civilians. Hamas and other factions frame rocket fire as a response to Israeli attacks and occupation. Israel says the blockade remains to prevent arms smuggling.
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Indianapolis homicide probe widened after home blast
Indianapolis officials turned the house explosion into a criminal homicide investigation after a November blast killed a young couple and damaged five homes. Authorities seek a white van, offered a $10,000 reward, and focus on possible gas involvement and faulty appliances as they pursue suspects.
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Republicans Press Rice Over Benghazi Credibility
A group of 97 House Republicans led by Jeff Duncan sent a letter to President Obama accusing U N ambassador Susan Rice of misleading the nation about the Benghazi attack. They say her statements damaged credibility and hinder her potential nomination to succeed Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. The push aligns with Sen. McCain and Sen. Graham who threaten to block Rice if nominated.
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Twinkies maker Hostess fights to stay alive
Hostess Brands and its second largest union agreed to pursue private mediation after a bankruptcy judge noted the lack of mediation. The company, facing liquidation, has halted operations at 33 plants, costing about $1 million daily in payroll, with roughly 18,000 workers sent home. Negotiations continue as liquidation hearings loom if no agreement is reached.
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October housing market gains lift sales and builder confidence
The U S housing market shows steady improvements with October sales of existing homes rising solidly and builders expressing near six and a half year high confidence. New home sales and price indexes hit multi year highs as Lowe s Cos reports a jump in net income signaling strength for home improvement retailers.
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Markets edge higher as Dow climbs toward record
Monday's market report shows the Dow up 207 points to 12,795.96, the Nasdaq at 2,916.07, and the S&P 500 advancing 1.83 to 1,386.89. Treasuries yield 2.76 percent on the 30-year with modest price moves alongside commodity gains in corn, soybeans, wheat, oil, and precious metals.
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