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An Israeli military official says the country's top generals approved a plan to begin new operations in Gaza City.

It would be in densely populated areas where the Palestinian militant group Hamas is active.

On Tuesday, Qatar's Foreign Ministry says Hamas had a 'positive response' to a ceasefire proposal from Arab countries.

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President Donald Trump offered assurances that U-S troops will not be sent to defend Ukraine against Russia.

On Monday, he didn't rule out the possibility.

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The Justice Department is investigating whether Washington, D.C. police officials falsified crime data.

That’s according to two people familiar with the probe.

President Trump has declared a crisis in the city, despite declining crime statistics.

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The U.S. East Coast could get high winds, large swells and dangerous rip currents, starting Wednesday.

Hurricane Erin's impact could be felt as far north as New England.