Yosemite Biologist Who Hung Trans Pride Flag From El Capitan Is Fired

The National Park Service terminated Shannon Joslin over the May 20 demonstration, which it said took place in a prohibited area and lacked the required permits.

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Protests Highlight Growing Discontent With Netanyahu and the Gaza War

Many Israelis feel that freeing the hostages cannot happen if the government refuses to come to terms with Hamas and pursues its policy of trying to eliminate the group militarily.

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Israelis Join Nationwide Rallies to Call for Release of Hostages

It was unclear how many people would join the planned day of action, which was expected to culminate with a large evening demonstration.

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Protesters Against National Guard Deployment Flood D.C. Streets

A largely peaceful march filled downtown Washington with chants and whistles.

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For a Few Hours, a Party Drowns Out the Tensions in D.C.

At Fort Dupont Park, thousands gathered to honor a local music legend, creating a brief refuge from the conflict.

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Protesters Gather to Oppose Trump’s Push on Redistricting

Thousands assembled around the country to demonstrate against a Republican effort to redraw congressional maps in their favor for 2026.

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Israel Gears Up for Nationwide Strike to Support Hostages

Nearly two years of demonstrations have failed to push Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal with Hamas that would end the war and free the remaining captives.

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Evo Morales, Barred from Bolivia’s Election, Urges Null Votes

Despite being barred from running again for president and being sought for arrest, a towering figure of Bolivian politics is trying to rally supporters to cast null votes.

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Troops in Washington Remain Largely Unseen So Far

Federal agents are assisting the local police, but a surge in National Guard troops hasn’t hit the streets.

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A Year After the Revolution, Bangladesh Grapples With Frustration

There are concerns about the slow pace of change in the country, with a promised election still months away, a struggling economy and familiar problems persisting.

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