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A U.S. warship shoots down drones while coming to the aid of commercial ships in the Red Sea. Muslim voters in swing states threaten to ditch President Biden over his war stance. And the Supreme Court takes up the question of whether a bankruptcy deal for Oxycontin-maker Purdue Pharma can shield its owners from legal liability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cease-fire is off in Gaza, as missiles and rockets begin flying across the border. And, in our final installment of our series “Priced Out,” architects re-envision empty offices as apartments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress considers a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos. Prosecutors accuse India of orchestrating an assassination plot on American soil. And Palestinians describe a state of near-constant arrests by Israel that made a hostage deal possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran-linked hackers claim responsibility for a cyber attack on a small town’s water supply. Sources describe Mike Pence’s conversations with federal investigators. And a deep-pocketed donor group backs Nikki Haley over Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel and Hamas agree to extend their truce. Overflowing Chinese hospitals spark concerns about potential viruses. And mothers describe breakdowns in maternal care at hospitals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an emotional weekend, Israel gets dozens of hostages back, while Hamas secures scores of Palestinian prisoners. The shooting of three Palestinians in Vermont raises fears of anti-Muslim violence. And strong weekend sales leave retailers optimistic ahead of Cyber Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special edition of Start Here, the team travels to New Orleans to examine an intensifying debate: are an explosion in short-term rentals changing cities forever? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel and Hamas agree to a hostage deal. The CEO of Binance steps down after pleading guilty to federal charges. And North Korea launches a spy satellite, raising fears about larger missile ambitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OpenAI employees threaten a mass exodus. A federal appeals court issues a ruling that could overhaul how the Voting Rights Act is implemented. And travel agencies prepare for complications ahead of Thanksgiving week weather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The abrupt firing of OpenAI chief Sam Altman rocks Silicon Valley. Israel releases footage to justify its Gaza hospital raids. And despite a constitutional challenge, Donald Trump gets on the Colorado ballot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A bombshell congressional ethics report makes new allegations about how Rep. George Santos (R-NY) spent campaign dollars. And in a new “Start Here” series on an unprecedented real estate market, Millennials describe why homeownership has become virtually impossible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israeli officials say they are discussing mass hostage releases as part of a ceasefire deal, as the international community reacts to a hospital raid. President Biden announces several agreements with Chinese President Xi Jinping. And New York State sues Pepsi over plastic found in waterways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decorum goes out the window during a tense day on Capitol Hill. President Biden heads to San Francisco for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. And thousands gather in Washington for a massive pro-Israel rally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Speaker Mike Johnson puts forward a plan to avoid a government shutdown. The Supreme Court introduces a “code of ethics” to address concerns over justices. And ABC goes inside a battered Gaza hospital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As fighting rages nearby, doctors sound the alarm from Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital. Five American troops are killed in a training accident in the Mediterranean. And sources describe why the FBI is investigating donations to New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) announces he won’t seek re-election, creating Democratic concerns for the Senate and the White House. Israel formalizes daily pauses in fighting. And transplant doctors announce a breakthrough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a series of setbacks on election night, Republican candidates clash in Miami. Actors reach a deal with Hollywood studios. And the FDA approves a new diet plan in the form of existing diabetes medication. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio voters emphatically back abortion rights in their state constitution. Israeli troops enter Gaza City. And the Supreme Court considers a challenge to 30 years of precedent preventing domestic abusers from buying guns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a historic moment, former President Donald Trump takes the stand to defend himself in a civil case. Voters head to the polls for state and local elections. And California officials resolve a tense standoff over ballot counting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surprise visits by Secretary of State Antony Blinken in the Middle East highlight fears the Israel-Hamas war could escalate. Former President Trump is set to testify in his own civil fraud trial. And with the presidential election one year away, President Biden faces tough new poll numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices