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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

May. 03, 2024 11:10 AM EDT

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. ___ Video shows Robert De Niro rehearsing...

More than 20 progressive groups form a coalition to counter pro-Israel groups before the election

Mar. 11, 2024 09:02 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a barrage of super PAC money, more than 20 progressive groups are coming together to forcefully counter pro-Israel groups’ efforts to primary challenge liberal members who've been critics of Israel's blistering military offensive in Gaza. The coalition,...

How the 'squad' is fighting back against pro-Israel PACs with record fundraising

Feb. 08, 2024 16:59 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — They were warned that criticism of Israel’s conduct during its war on Hamas in Gaza could cost them politically. But in the four months since Israel’s blistering offensive was ignited by Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, progressives in Congress who have called for a cease-fire are...