By TIA GOLDENBERG, NAJIB JOBAIN and SAMY MAGDY Two officials say Israel and Hamas are making progress toward a deal that aims to bring about a cease-fire and free hostages held in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip. Source: Israel and Hamas are making progress in cease-fire and hostage release talks, officials say Category: World
By Julian E. Barnes and MARC SANTORA A Russian plane shot down with a Patriot missile was probably carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war, U.S. officials say. Source: Ukraine’s creative use of weapons carries promise and risk Category: Nation & World, World
By TOM ODULA Marauding hyenas have killed a man and wounded two people near a university outside the Kenyan capital, prompting hundreds of students to block streets to protest. Source: Hyenas kill 1 and injure 2 near Kenyan national park, sparking student protests about campus safety Category: Nation & World, World