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Monday, November 19, 2012  Palestinian civilian death toll mounts as Israel targets militants in residential areas

Thursday, November 15, 2012  The heaviest fighting in four years between Israel and militants in the Gaza Strip has brought life to a standstill on both sides of the border.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  Tropical Storm Patty formed Thursday afternoon east of the Bahamas to become the sixteenth named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.

Friday, August 26, 2011  East Coast refineries likely to shut as Hurricane Irene approaches; gasoline prices rise

Tuesday, December 14, 2010  Gaza's Hamas seeks to demonstrate popularity with mass rally for 23rd anniversary of founding.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010  A resourceful teenage fugitive who police have called the "Barefoot Bandit" is expected to make his first court appearance today in the Bahamas.

Sunday, July 11, 2010  With AP video: The teenage "Barefoot Bandit" who allegedly stole cars, boats and airplanes to dodge U.S. law enforcement was nabbed Sunday in the Bahamas

Tuesday, June 29, 2010  The oldest son of one of Hamas' founders, he was an Israeli spy for a decade, and he abandoned Islam for Christianity, further marking him a traitor.

Sunday, April 19, 2009  The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a 39-year-old man who went overboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship off the Bahamas.

Thursday, February 12, 2009  Report: Hamas deputy says militant group has agreed to long-term truce with Israel over Gaza

Wednesday, February 11, 2009  As they seek to form a government, Israeli rivals share tough line on Hamas and Iran

Monday, December 29, 2008  At the same time, he said the United States has asked Israel to avoid civilian casualties in Gaza.

Monday, November 24, 2008  Jurors will begin an eighth day of deliberations today in Texas in the retrial of the Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development.