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Nov 2023
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Israel-Gaza War, Rosalynn Carter, Argent...

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Officials discuss a possible deal related to the release of some hostages in Gaza in exchange for a pause in fighting. Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96 in Plains, Georgia. And Javier Milei wins Argentina's presidential run-off.

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