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Hamas released two hostages, but a flurry of international diplomatic activity to free more and allow aid into Gaza is moving slowly.

The report, which fell short of a full U.N. investigation, said rape likely occurred at at least three sites on Oct. 7. Some hostages held in Gaza were also subject to sexual violence, the team found.

Thousands displaced by conflict have been living for years in crumbling, unsafe apartments. At a recent protest, some sewed their lips shut; others threatened to set themselves on fire.

The report finds convincing evidence that sexual violence took place during the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, and that some Israeli hostages experienced such violence while in captivity in Gaza.

A rare look from Yemen shows that while the war might be winding down — the vast humanitarian needs persist.

And one tactless tweet was deleted. Saudi officials removed the post, which seemed to allude to Sept. 11, but that didn't ease a dispute that erupted after Canada criticized the kingdom last week.

NPR's Noel King speaks to Todd Beckley, a funeral director in Los Angeles County, where COVID-19 deaths have overwhelmed mortuaries.

The NTSB says it has recovered the door plug that blew off a Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplane on Friday. Investigators are trying to understand why a system that's worked well on other planes failed here.

Last night, the Rice Ridge Fire grew 3,000 acres and forced evacuation orders for 1,100 homes in and around Seeley Lake. We sent reporter Nicky Ouellet...

Towns across the U.S. want to stop building homes that are vulnerable to climate-driven disasters, like wildfires, floods and droughts. It's easier said than done.