Israeli Strikes Kill Hundreds in Lebanon, and Biden to Address U.N.

Plus, the U.S. News college rankings are out.  

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On Today’s Episode:

In Lebanon’s Capital, Israel’s Strikes Stoke Fears of a Full-On War, by Christina Goldbaum and Hwaida Saad

U.N. Meets Amid a Backdrop of Growing Chaos and Violence, by Farnaz Fassihi

U.S. to Seek Attempted Assassination Charge for Trump Golf Course Suspect, by Patricia Mazzei, Adam Goldman and Glenn Thrush

Murder in U.S. Continues Steep Decline, F.B.I. Reports, by Tim Arango

The U.S. News College Rankings Are Out. Cue the Rage and Obsession, by Alan Blinder

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