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Opposition parties seek a special counsel to investigate embattled president’s insurrection attempt

Multistage agreement would include release of hostages, surge in humanitarian aid

Science partnerships, grain tracking program also part of agreement

The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas allows Israeli forces to remain in parts of Gaza until all Israeli hostages are released. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem. Camera: Ricki Rosen.

Biden hails Israel-Hamas agreement that will see hostages released in stages

At least 25 dead since fires began Jan. 7

Michelle Obama will not attend Monday’s inauguration

US president caps his decades-long political career and a 4-year term bookended by Donald Trump

Despite a potential ceasefire deal, Israel plans to stay in parts of Gaza. There is optimism in Lebanon now that there is a new president and prime minister. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department goes before the Senate as his confirmation hearings begin. The latest on the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, and a heavy metal singing school in The Netherlands.

Israel and Hamas strike a deal to exchange hostages for prisoners; a ceasefire could be next. Reaction to the deal from inside Israel and the Muslim-American community. Amid the good news of the hostage deal, President Biden gives his farewell address to the nation. A look at the American economy, and in Europe, Russia faces accusations that it is planning terrorist attacks against Ukraine’s allies.

Cuba releases more than a dozen people

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to serve as secretary of state faced questioning from lawmakers Wednesday. Republican Marco Rubio told senators that if confirmed he would make U.S. national interest a priority. VOA Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson reportss from Capitol Hill.

Bernardo Arevalo assumed the presidency of Guatemala a year ago Wednesday, a period marked by advances in the social area and significant difficulties in advancing his anti-corruption agenda, in the midst of a complex environment. Click here for the full story in Spanish.

Representative Mike Turner, an Ohio Republican, held views that put him at odds with President-elect Donald Trump

One of the buildings that survived last week’s fire in California city of Pacific Palisades houses an American Legion Post. Today, U.S. veterans belonging to this chapter want to help the community recover from the disaster. VOA’s Genia Dulot has the report

The agreement is also expected to allow for more humanitarian aid to enter Gaza

Israel and Hamas have reached a multiphase ceasefire that will lead to the release of some hostages held by the militant group for more than a year. President Joe Biden urged his successor, Donald Trump, to help implement the deal. White House Correspondent Anita Powell reports from Washington.