The Israeli military claims to have taken control of 11 Hamas military posts, as additional claims of fighting near hospitals raise alarms. A Pro- Palestine protest in New York City shuts down Grand Central station. The United States could lose its last perfect credit rating – we tell you why. Iceland declares a state of emergency as the threat of a possible volcanic eruption looms. And Puerto Rico has declared a flu epidemic early into the season, with more than 40 confirmed deaths so far. 
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