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RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli airstrikes killed over a dozen people overnight and into Thursday in Rafah in the Gaza Strip, hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Hamas’ cease-fire terms and vowed to expand the offensive into the southern Gaza town.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden “willfully” retained and disclosed highly classified materials when he was a private citizen, including documents about military and foreign policy in Afghanistan and other sensitive national security matters, according to a Justice Department report that nonetheless says no criminal charges are warranted for him or anyone else.

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LIMA — Managers at 43 Town Square apartments temporarily relocated several residents to a nearby hotel due to potential exposure to lead-based paint.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In his bid for U.S. Senate in Ohio, Republican Bernie Moreno has cast himself in the mold of former President Donald Trump, who has endorsed him: that of “political outsider.”

WAPAKONETA — Following the legalization of recreational marijuana in Ohio, employers may wonder what is next for their company. The Wapakoneta Area Chamber of Commerce held a forum to discuss the changes to the law and how it may impact businesses.

Several area athletes signed their letters of intent to play college football during National Signing Day on Wednesday.

WASHINGTON — In a dramatic setback, House Republicans failed Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, forced to shelve a high-profile priority — for now — after a few GOP lawmakers refused to go along with the party’s plan.

LAS VEGAS — Nikki Haley was swamped Tuesday in Nevada’s symbolic Republican presidential primary as GOP voters resoundingly picked the “none of these candidates” option on the ballot in a repudiation of the former U.N. ambassador who is the last remaining major rival to front-runner Donald Trump.

COLUMBUS GROVE — As the adage goes, “survival of the fittest” is a commonly used mantra for teams this time of year.