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Thousands of displaced Lebanese citizens return to their homes in the southern part of the country.
As the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon continues into its fourth day. I'm Scott Simon. And I'm Eric Deggans. And this is Up First from NPR News. In many cases, the homes the refugees are headed to are no longer there. We'll have more on that story. Plus, Ireland is counting the votes from an election that revolved largely around housing.
It's very difficult to get out of the home in Ireland. All of my mates live at home with their parents, even the ones in good jobs.
And we'll check in on Texas Republicans who have strengthened their majority in the statehouse.
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The Israeli military has ordered Lebanese refugees to keep away from the southern part of the country for now.
But many of them are traveling there anyway, despite the security risks.
And here's Lauren Frayer in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatea. Lauren, thanks for being with us.
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