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        Israel, Hamas to exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to pause the war

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        Rosemary Kelley
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        Airports wrestle with more staffing shortages brought on by government shutdown

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        Etched in stone: Vietnam veterans visit memorial wall during Honor Flight

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