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Florida officials plan to eradicate giant African land snails, again

Back in 2018, the Florida agriculture commissioner described these types of snails as a “triple threat” because of the potential harm to human health, the environment and agriculture. (Image credit: Kerry Sheridan/AFP via Getty Images)

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Ship sinks in storm off Hong Kong, rescuers search for dozens of missing crew members

Authorities dispatched planes and helicopters to aid in the rescue, with at least three people from the crew of 30 brought to safety.

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Firefighters battling large blaze in northern Israel, close to Lebanon border

Highway between Manara and Yiftah closed due to heavy smoke; fire official says no danger to homes

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After US rulings, Israeli ex-chief justice warns against politicizing judicial picks

Dorit Beinisch says Israel should be wary of judges being indebted to lawmakers; says shouldn’t copy American legal system ‘built on other social problems and other balances’

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Texas Supreme Court Blocks Order That Resumed Abortions Up to Six Weeks of Pregnancy

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court has blocked a lower court order that had allowed clinics in the state to continue performing abortions even after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned it’s landmark 1973 ruling that confirmed a constitutional right

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In first, IDF officers participate in major drill in Morocco, as observers

US-led ‘African Lion’ exercise was held in north African nation and nearby countries, including Tunisia, with which Israel has no formal ties

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Israel’s Lapid Seizes His Turn to Take On Netanyahu

Yair Lapid became Israel’s prime minister, albeit in a caretaker capacity, after waiting more than a decade. Now the former talk-show host has four months to broaden his support base and keep his job before the next elections in November.

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Taliban Splits Emerge Over Religion, Power and Girls’ Schools

The Taliban stayed cohesive as a fighting force during the 20-year insurgency. Now cracks are appearing on multiple fronts.

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London Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Pride

LONDON — The streets of London were filled with color on Saturday as the U.K. capital marked 50 years of Pride. A vibrant crowd of hundreds of thousands turned out to either take part in or watch the festivities, forming

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NY gun licenses to require social media checks, character references, safety course

Move is almost sure to draw more legal challenges from gun rights advocates; no firearms allowed at ‘sensitive places’ including houses of worship, schools, Times Square

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