Hamas to free four Israeli female soldiers today.
Their release is part of a ceasefire deal struck between Hamas and Israel. In exchange, Israel will free at least 200 imprisoned Palestinians. The swap will be the second such exchange after Hamas released three civilian hostages and Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners last week. Israel will free 30 Palestinians in custody for every civilian hostage Hamas frees and 50 Palestinians in custody for every female Israeli soldier Hamas frees.
Storm Éowyn leaves one-third of Ireland without power.
Storm Éowyn (pronounced "Ay-oh-win") unleashed record-breaking winds of up to 114 mph across Ireland and the UK Friday, causing widespread disruption with over 725,000 homes in Ireland losing power. The wind speed beat a national record of 113 mph set in 1945. The storm is partly erupting from the same weather pattern that brought historic snowfall along the US Gulf Coast.
New giant pandas debut at Smithsonian National Zoo. (w/photos)
Male Bao Li (pronounced "BOW-lee") and female Qing Bao (pronounced "ching-BOW") made their official public debut at the National Zoo in Washington, DC. Bao Li and Qing Bao, both 3 years old, arrived in the US in October as part of a 52-year-old conservation partnership with China. View a live panda cam daily from 7 am to 7 pm ET here.
Trump, Vance address annual pro-life March for Life rally.
President Donald Trump delivered a remote address, while Vice President JD Vance spoke in person to the tens of thousands of people who attended the 52nd annual March for Life in Washington, DC, yesterday. The event is the country's largest pro-life demonstration. Trump's remarks came a day after he pardoned nearly two dozen activists convicted of blocking access to reproductive health clinics.
Judge bars Oath Keepers from entering Washington, DC.
A federal judge yesterday banned the antigovernment Oath Keepers militia group from entering Washington, DC, and the US Capitol without court approval. The group includes Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, who was released from prison this week and met with lawmakers after Trump pardoned roughly 1,500 defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the US Capitol.
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