Russia accused of plotting to plant explosives aboard US-bound airplanes: report

Western security officials reportedly said they believe Russia is plotting to plant explosives aboard either commercial or passenger airplanes bound for the United States and Canada. 

Israel ends agreement with UNWRA over Hamas
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On Sunday, Israel officially informed the United Nations of its decision to withdraw from a longstanding agreement with the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), citing concerns ?over security?. In a letter addressed to UN General Assembly President Philemon Yang, Israel?s Foreign Ministry stated that the decision affects the 1967 agreement regarding UNRWA?s operations in support of Palestinian refugees. Ken Gray, lecturer in terrorism and homeland security at the University of New Haven, joined LiveNOW from to discuss.

Watch: Would-be robber scared off by employee with bigger knife

The man put the knife back into his waistband after he appeared to realize one of the store employees was holding an even bigger knife.

Lebanon's leader hopes for cease-fire with Israel
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Lebanon's caretaker prime minister has said he hopes a ceasefire deal between Hezbollah and Israel will be announced "in the coming hours or days". Ambassador Gerald Feierstein, the director of the Arabian Peninsula Affairs Program at the Middle East Institute joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss.

Iran considers attack on Israel from Iraqi territory
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Israeli intelligence suggests Iran is preparing to attack Israel from Iraqi territory in the coming days, possibly before the U.S. presidential election, two Israeli sources tell Axios. Yohanan Plesner, the president of the Israel Democracy Institute, joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss.

Report: Iran to deliver "painful" response to Israel
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Iran will deliver a ?definitive and painful? response to Israel?s recent attack on its territory, likely before the US presidential election on November 5, CNN reported Wednesday, citing an anonymous senior source. The source, apparently an Iranian with knowledge of deliberations in Tehran, told the network: ?The response of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Zionist regime?s aggression will be definitive and painful.? Dr. Sina Azodi with The George Washington University joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.

60 rare Siamese crocodiles hatch in Cambodia’s Cardamom National Park

Sixty critically endangered Siamese crocodiles hatched in Cambodia’s Cardamom National Park this summer, marking the largest wild breeding record of the species this century.

IDF strikes Hezbollah command centers
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Israel Defense Force said on a statement on X, "The IDF struck command and control centers and terrorist infrastructure that were used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the areas of Baalbek and Nabatieh in Lebanon. Hezbollah systematically abuses civilian infrastructure and areas throughout Lebanon to plan and execute terrorist activities, deliberately endangering the lives of Lebanese civilians. These strikes are part of the IDF's ongoing efforts to degrade Hezbollah's military capabilities and keep Israeli civilians safe." Meanwhile, Israel's attack on Iran damaged a base run by the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard that builds ballistic missiles and launches rockets, according to the Associated Press.

Hezbollah announces new leader
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Hezbollah announced Tuesday it has chosen cleric Naim Kassem to lead the Lebanese militant group after the killing of its longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike on a Beirut suburb in late September.

Lassa fever suspected in Iowa resident's death; CDC investigates rare case

A suspected case of Lassa fever has claimed the life of an Iowa resident who recently returned from West Africa, prompting an investigation.;

How Iceland's experimental 4-day workweek turned out

The report found that the change to a shorter workweek had significant results. Here's what the researchers learned.

Artisan cheese seller in a pickle after thieves made off with massive cheddar haul

A British company says a con artist made off with 22 metric tons of award-winning cheddar worth hundreds of thousands of dollars before the company realized it had been scammed.

Egypt proposes ceasefire deal
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Israel latest news: Egypt's president announced his country proposed a two-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas where four hostages would be freed. President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi said the proposal includes the release of some Palestinian prisoners.

Suspect killed after apparent terror attack in Israel
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Israel Police say civilian 'neutralized' the drive who rammed a truck into a bus stop, which left dozens of people hurt near Tel Aviv. University of New Haven's Ken Gray joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the latest.

One dead, 30+ hurt after terror attack in Israel
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A suspected terror attack in Israel has left one person dead and more than 30 others hurt in Israel. According to Israel Police, a car rammed into a bus stop near Tel Aviv. Behnam Ben Taleblu with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the latest.

Iran supreme leader issues 'threat' against Israel
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Shalom Lipner, senior fellow for the Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the latest as Iran's Supreme Leader issues an apparent threat to Israel. This comes after Israel launched a retaliatory attack against Iran.

Israel launches retaliation attack against Iran

Israel has launched a retaliation attack into Iran, the latest in a trade of attacks as tensions heighten between the two countries.

More details: Israel conducts strikes against Iran
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Israel launched a retaliation attack into Iran early on Saturday, the latest in a trade of attacks as tensions heighten between the two countries. It wasn?t immediately clear what the targets were. Iranian state media reported the sound of explosions around Iran?s capital, Tehran, without immediately elaborating. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall continued discussing the strikes with Hal Kempfer, retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and Alon Burstein, a professor at Tufts University and Israel Institute Fellow.