60 Years After JFK Was Shot, 'a Race Against Time' (Newser Morning 8)

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November 22, 2023     "Begin to be now what you will be hereafter." —William James   1 US Forces Strike in Iraq The US military struck two operations centers belonging to Iraqi Hezbollah early Wednesday in response to what it said were attacks on US bases, including the Ain al-Asad Air Base, that have escalated alongside Israel's operations against Hamas in Gaza. Keep reading   2 60 Years After JFK Was Shot, 'a Race Against Time' It's the day before Thanksgiving, and also the commemoration of another somber day in American history: the 60th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Keep reading   From our sponsors Adults on Medicare Can Receive a Huge Benefit (Check if You Qualify) Medicare beneficiaries, discover surprise benefits this month! You could be eligible for coverage on dental, vision, hearing, and more. Check your eligibility in minutes here with this free service for US citizens/residents in select zip codes. Learn More >     At a Glance A woman looks at photographs of hostages, mostly Israeli civilians, who were abducted during the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in Ramat Gan, Israel, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for a four-day halt to the devastating war in Gaza, accompanied by the release of dozens of hostages held by the militant group in return for Palestinian prisoners jailed by Israel, mediators said Wednesday. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty) Keep reading   3 In Latest Twist, Ousted CEO to Return to OpenAI The ousted leader of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is returning to the company that fired him late last week, the latest in a saga that has shocked the artificial intelligence industry, the AP reports. Keep reading   4 Iowa Woman Convicted of Trying Too Hard to Get Husband Elected The wife of an Iowa county supervisor was convicted Tuesday of a ballot-stuffing scheme meant to help her husband win a congressional race. Keep reading   5 Alaska Landslide Kills 3, and Another 3 Remain Missing Three people were killed and three were missing after a landslide barreled down a heavily forested, rain-soaked mountainside and smashed into homes in a remote fishing community in southeast Alaska. Keep reading   6 Amid NYC Mayor Controversy, an Old Name Surfaces Andrew Cuomo resigned in disgrace amid a number of scandals after a decade as governor of New York, but two years later, he's apparently considering a comeback. Keep reading     7 Talent Agency Dumps Susan Sarandon Over Israel Comments Hollywood is increasingly divided over the Israel-Hamas war, and for weeks now, there's been talk in some circles comparing the situation to McCarthy-era blacklisting. Keep reading   8 Israeli Cabinet Approves Deal for Hostages' Release Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won the approval of his Cabinet early Wednesday for a deal that would exchange prisoners in Israel for hostages in Gaza, the AP reports. Keep reading   This Day in History In 1990, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, having failed to win reelection to the Conservative Party leadership on the first ballot, announced she would resign. Find out what else happened on this date here.   From the Newser Archives On this day in 2016: Experts Say Something's Up With Votes in 3 Swing States   Yesterday's Most-Read Stories   From Our Sponsors Manage your subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe from Newser emails  |  Privacy Policy We'd love to hear from you. Send us a note at feedback@newser.com. Newser, LLC  |  1395 Brickell Avenue  |  Suite 800  |  Miami, Florida  |  33131 © 2023 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved