Evan Gershkovich, American Jewish journalist jailed in Russia, is freed in prisoner exchange
Gershkovich was freed as part of a massive, 26-person prisoner exchange that included several prominent people jailed by Russia
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Trump falsely claims Chuck Schumer is a ‘proud member of Hamas’
Trump in recent weeks has often labeled Democrats as “Palestinian,” as if it were a slur
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Who is Vladimir Kara-Murza, the Russian Jewish dissident released with Evan Gershkovich?
The Pulitzer Prize winner was a pallbearer at Sen. John McCain’s funeral
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‘Wait for severe punishment’ billboard goes up in Tehran as Khameini reportedly orders attack on Israel
The poster of the slain Hamas leader features an admonition in Hebrew
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Massive prisoner swap with Russia, including Evan Gershkovich, could be underway
The rumored swap may also include Jewish dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza
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Following bankruptcy filing, Patis Bakery closes two locations, including in Times Square
The Times Square location’s shuttering marks the third closure for Patis since May
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Jewish Australian paddler Jessica Fox wins another gold medal in Paris
Fox now has three career gold medals, including two in the canoe slalom single competition
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Hamas and Iran say Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in Tehran
Iran and Hamas said Israel was responsible and vowed retaliation
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Bella Hadid says she regrets Adidas sneaker campaign that evoked 1972 Munich Olympics massacre
In a statement, Hadid wrote, 'I had no knowledge of the historical connection to the atrocious events in 1972'
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French authorities investigating ‘Heil Hitler’ chants and Nazi salutes at Israel-Paraguay Olympic soccer match
Fans also waved Palestinian flags and displayed a banner reading “Genocide Olympics"
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Jewish rugby player Sarah Levy wins bronze medal in historic US victory
Levy is playing in her first Olympics. She first tried rugby in college in 2014
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