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What happened this weekend? A 4-year-old American girl was among the latest group of hostages released by Hamas on Sunday, as the temporary cease-fire between the militant group and Israel reached its third day. An ex-Minneapolis police officer who was convicted in George Floyd's murder was stabbed in prison. And Michigan took a major step toward the College Football Playoff after beating archrival Ohio State.

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This undated photo released by Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters shows Avigail Idan, 4 years old. Avigail was one of the third group of hostages released by Hamas on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, as part of truce deal. Hamas freed 17 hostages, including 14 Israelis.

Avigail Edan was kidnapped from Kfar Aza kibbutz in the Hamas rampage into Israeli border communities Oct. 7. Her parents were killed.

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In this image taken from video, former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin addresses the court at the Hennepin County Courthouse, June 25, 2021, in Minneapolis. Chauvin was convicted in the killing of George Floyd.
 

Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd's murder, stabbed in prison

The former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd was seriously wounded at a federal prison in Arizona

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy celebrates with fans on the field after the Wolverines defeated Ohio State game at Michigan Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Ann Arbor.
 

Michigan, Ohio State lead college football Week 13 winners and losers

There were highs and lows in college football's Week 13, headlined by Ohio State and Michigan. Alabama and Washington were two other superlatives.

FILE - Tape cordons off the scene where multiple people were shot including police officers in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. In a report issued this week, homicides in 2023 are declining in a cross-section of American cities, though their numbers remain higher than before the coronavirus pandemic took hold, according to a new report analyzing data from 30 U.S. cities. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) ORG XMIT: NYWS302
 

3 men of Palestinian descent shot near University of Vermont in possible hate crime, authorities say

The FBI is investigating the shootings of three young men of Palestinian descent who were injured near the University of Vermont, authorities said.

Sep 13, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; Sen. Mitt Romney, (R-UT) announces his intention to not run for reelection. Romney, who is 76, announced in a release "the next generation of leaders must take America to the next stage of global leadership.". Mandatory Credit: Josh Morgan-USA TODAY ORG XMIT: USAT-725458 (Via OlyDrop)
 

Mitt Romney says he would vote for a Democrat instead of Donald Trump in 2024

Romney also appeared to take a swipe at entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy in a new interview.

Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., walks back to his office after debate on the House floor on a resolution to expel him from Congress, at the U.S. Capitol November 1, 2023 in Washington, DC.
 

George Santos on looming expulsion: 'It's done when I say it's done'

After nearly a year full of revelations, accusations and federal fraud charges, Rep. George Santos said he expects his first term to be his last.

Handcuffs are attached to a security bar at the Oklahoma County jail.    Oklahoma County Jail
 

Can 12-step programs be required for release from prison? Here's what we know.

The move comes after Andrew Miller, a formerly incarcerated man in West Virginia, repeatedly refused to participate in the religious program and sued officials.

Susannah Rosen was born with a rare genetic mutation on a gene called KIF1A that causes seizures, pain and movement and vision problems. Susannah, now 9, has been taking an experimental therapy designed just for her that seems to be making a significant difference.
 

Rare disease gets its own treatment. What does it mean for all of us?

A personalized approach to medical care for rare diseases is starting small, one patient at a time. Eventually, it could offer hope to many more.

Former President Donald Trump throws a football to the crowd during a visit to the Alpha Gamma Rho, agricultural fraternity, at Iowa State University before an NCAA college football game between Iowa State and Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
 

Trump attends football game in Haley's home state to cheers – and some boos

Trump again uses a football stadium as a campaign venue - this one in Haley's backyard

Taylor Swift performs for the fourth night of the Eras Tour in Los Angeles. Swift is ending the first U.S. leg of her tour with a six-night stint at SoFi Stadium.
 

Thousands of fans in Swift's São Paulo crowd create light display

Thousands of fans in Brazil used colored cellophane and their cellphone flashlights to display the three colors in the country's flag.

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