Israel Defense Chief in U.S., Attacks in Russia, Two Years Since Abortion Ruling

Israel’s defense chief meets with senior U.S. officials over the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, gunmen kill more than 19 police officers and civilians in southern Russia, abortions up two years since the Supreme Court revoked federal abortion protections.

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