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One U.N. official said this was a "breaking point." The conflict, now going into its 23rd day, shows no sign of abating. The death toll in Gaza has now surpassed 1,200.

It took officials about four hours to figure out which valve needed to be closed. By then, the UCLA campus was under water, with some staircases looking like waterfalls.

Israel broadened its bombing campaign on Tuesday, bringing the Palestinian death toll above 1,200. Brief hope for a cease-fire was quickly dashed.

A federal appellate court rejected arguments that women could seek abortions outside the state, saying no state can farm its constitutional duties out to its neighbors.

Having offended its own staff, Oak Ridge National Laboratory has canceled a course intended to help employees "speak with a more neutral American accent."

About 77 million adults in the U.S. have at least one debt in the collection process, according to a study released by the Urban Institute.

Yes, they've jumped on the bandwagon months after the fad peaked, but the video is still cute and will pick you up.

Obama said further sanctions against Russia's defense, banking and energy sectors were "closely coordinated" with action taken by European allies.

The settlement, which a judge has to approve, also calls for a change in the way schools handle concussions, including when players can return to play following such injuries.

Benjamin Netanyahu called the operation in Gaza justified and asked Israeli citizens to prepare for a long conflict.