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Push for Israel-Hamas cease-fire gains momentum

By IBRAHIM BARZAK and RAVI NESSMANAssociated Press JERUSALEM (AP) - A diplomatic push to end Israel's nearly weeklong offensive in the Gaza Strip gained momentum Tuesday, with Egypt's president predicting that airstrikes would soon end, the U.S. secretary of state racing to the region

Sgt. Matthew Stiltz’ Body Returns Home, His Parents: “We’re Just Very Proud Of Him”

SPOKANE, Wash – It's been an unbelievably difficult week for the family of Sgt. Matthew Stiltz.  Exactly one week ago, they learned he died in Afghanistan, at the age of 26, on his third tour of duty, serving the country he loved. His mother, Terri, still has two voicemails

Sergeant charged in Iraq shooting appears in court

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. (AP) - An Army sergeant charged with killing four other soldiers and a Navy officer at a mental health clinic in Iraq has appeared in a military courtroom in Washington state. Sgt. John Russell entered no pleas during the hearing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. A base

Police make arrest after monkey dies at Idaho zoo

By JOHN MILLER and REBECCA BOONEAssociated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Police arrested a 22-year-old man Monday after a monkey at the Boise zoo was found dead over the weekend, shortly after a zoo security guard frightened away two intruders. Michael J. Watkins, of Weiser, Idaho, was arrested on