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Overview

Israel pounds Gaza Strip, prepares for ground assault

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Graphic war videos go viral, testing social media’s rules

Amid war, Palestinian Authority struggles to be heard

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House recesses without voting on Scalise as speaker; unclear when lawmakers will reconvene

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