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You're listening to NPR News. Israel's top general has resigned, citing security and intelligence failures related to the surprise attack by Hamas that triggered the war in Gaza. The departure of the military leader adds to the pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces over the war and a long-delayed public inquiry that could affect his leadership.

You're listening to NPR News. Israel's top general has resigned, citing security and intelligence failures related to the surprise attack by Hamas that triggered the war in Gaza. The departure of the military leader adds to the pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces over the war and a long-delayed public inquiry that could affect his leadership.

Even as a fragile ceasefire appears to be holding in Gaza, Israel has launched a significant and broad operation in the occupied West Bank against Palestinian militants. The world's wealthiest people are getting even wealthier. That's according to Oxfam International.

Even as a fragile ceasefire appears to be holding in Gaza, Israel has launched a significant and broad operation in the occupied West Bank against Palestinian militants. The world's wealthiest people are getting even wealthier. That's according to Oxfam International.

As NPR's Mary Aspin reports, no one's a trillionaire yet, but the anti-poverty group now predicts five trillionaires will exist within the next decade.

As NPR's Mary Aspin reports, no one's a trillionaire yet, but the anti-poverty group now predicts five trillionaires will exist within the next decade.

Crude oil futures prices moved lower today after President Trump's declaration of an energy emergency oiled down $1.99 a barrel to $75.89 a barrel in New York. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

Crude oil futures prices moved lower today after President Trump's declaration of an energy emergency oiled down $1.99 a barrel to $75.89 a barrel in New York. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. The nation's artificial intelligence infrastructure is apparently getting a massive multi-billion dollar boost. President Donald Trump today announcing investments in a new entity that will be dubbed Stargate, which he says will lead to a burst of job creation.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. The nation's artificial intelligence infrastructure is apparently getting a massive multi-billion dollar boost. President Donald Trump today announcing investments in a new entity that will be dubbed Stargate, which he says will lead to a burst of job creation.

The CEOs say the massive investment in AI infrastructure could help jumpstart creation of new drugs to treat cancer and other diseases. The Trump administration has begun going after migrants in the country without legal status. It's part of a promise to deport millions. Trump's border czar, Tom Holman, says immigration and customs enforcement agents are focusing on those with criminal records.

The CEOs say the massive investment in AI infrastructure could help jumpstart creation of new drugs to treat cancer and other diseases. The Trump administration has begun going after migrants in the country without legal status. It's part of a promise to deport millions. Trump's border czar, Tom Holman, says immigration and customs enforcement agents are focusing on those with criminal records.

Imperio Sergio Martinez Beltran reports.

Imperio Sergio Martinez Beltran reports.

President Trump's Department of Homeland Security is dismissing all members of advisory committees who served under President Biden. NPR's Jenna McLaughlin reports it could have implications for cybersecurity.

President Trump's Department of Homeland Security is dismissing all members of advisory committees who served under President Biden. NPR's Jenna McLaughlin reports it could have implications for cybersecurity.

Even as dangerous high winds have returned to Southern California, increasing the risk that wildfires there will spread further or that rain may be coming this weekend is fueling another concern, the possibility of deadly mudslides. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass today ordered crews to begin preparations to shore up hillsides and install barriers to protect vulnerable neighborhoods.

Even as dangerous high winds have returned to Southern California, increasing the risk that wildfires there will spread further or that rain may be coming this weekend is fueling another concern, the possibility of deadly mudslides. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass today ordered crews to begin preparations to shore up hillsides and install barriers to protect vulnerable neighborhoods.

Stocks gained ground on Wall Street today. The Dow was up more than 500 points. You're listening to NPR. Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper arm has offered Prince Harry and a veteran lawmaker sizable settlements to resolve a lawsuit involving a long-running phone hacking scandal.