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Here are the headlines. You need to know we're starting with the latest updates on the war between Israel and Hamas. Israel has continued ground operations and bombing in Gaza after calling on civilians to evacuate Gaza City by Friday. The Israeli defense forces says the Hamas head of General Intelligence has been killed. The Palestinian Health Ministry says casualties have reached over 20 800 people. 1400 Israelis have also died. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office released a statement today reading quote, there is no ceasefire end quote. Israel also revised the number of hostages being held by Hamas to 199 people. Israel's parliament was briefly evacuated today after sirens warning of potential rocket fire. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived back in Israel this morning to meet with officials as the US pushes to avoid a broader war in the region. In a press conference, Israeli Defense Minister Jav Gallant said this would be a long war. Blinken, reiterated American support for Israel, you know, our deep commitment to Israel's right, indeed, its obligation to defend itself and to defend its people. And in that you have, you always had the support of the United States. Thank you. Thank you very much. Meanwhile, President Biden has canceled a planned trip to Colorado to take national security meetings with reports. Biden may be considering a trip to Israel in the coming days. The White House said there are no new travel plans. They want to announce at this time in an interview with 60 minutes on Sunday, Biden said an Israeli occupation of Gaza would be a mistake. Officials in Egypt, Gaza and Israel say the Rafah border crossing is still closed despite reports that it was set to open at 9 a.m. Local time. This morning, supplies and humanitarian aid have been collected on the Egyptian side of the border. An Egyptian Foreign Minister claims Israel is not allowing the crossing to open us. State Department. Officials say they cannot provide aid to Americans in Gaza because of acute security threats near the border. Israel is evacuating residents in 28 towns in the north of the country near the border with Lebanon after exchanging rocket fire and shelling with militia group, Hezbollah. Roughly 12 miles of interstate. 25 remains closed after a cold train derailed off a bridge and on to the interstate yesterday leaving a semi truck driver dead. The incident happened outside of Pueblo, Colorado that's about 45 miles south of Colorado Springs. There were no reported injuries among the BNSF railway train crew. The Colorado State patrol said clean up is under and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said his departure is heading to the scene to provide assistance. His department excuse me is heading to the scene to provide assistance to state and local authorities. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash. The Colorado Department of Transportation tells drivers to expect an extended closure of this roadway. A Chicago landlord has been charged with first degree murder, attempted murder and hate crimes after allegedly fatally stabbing a 60 year old boy and seriously injuring his mother because they were Muslim and Palestinian American officers found the woman and child in their home. On Saturday, the boy was pronounced dead at the hospital. The woman is hospitalized but she is expected to survive. The Chicago Chapter of Council on American Islamic relations confirmed their identities or Waza Al Fayoum and his mother. The sheriff's office said detectives were able to determine both victims in this brutal attack were targeted by the suspect suspect due to them being Muslim and the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict involving Hamas and Israel. In other news, people in Australia went to the polls this weekend voting on whether or not to alter the country's constitution to recognize its indigenous people. More than 60% of the nation voted no, which is being seen by some as a setback for the country's relationship with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander community. Australia's Prime Minister said this post on acts, our government will continue to seek better outcomes for indigenous Australians and their Children and the generations to come. This is not only in the interest of indigenous Australians, it is in the interest of all Australians to build a better future for our nation. Buffalo Bills running back, Damien Harris sustained a neck injury during last night's game against the New York Giants and was transported off the field in an ambulance. The team's coach now says, quote, it's my understanding his full movement, fortunate that he is seemingly heading in a good direction with the reports we are getting. So I am thankful to God for that. Harris was tackled by a Giants linebacker during the second quarter of the game. He remained on the ground after the tackle until his doctors and trainers came out to assist millions of people across North and South America got a glimpse at Saturday's ring of fire. Solar eclipse. The eclipse is dubbed the Ring of fire because look at it, the moon blacks out almost the entire sun leaving only a small ring. People in Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Texas and New Mexico had the best view as they were in the eclipse's direct path. But people in other parts of the US still got to see a partial eclipse. This is the first time this type of eclipse has happened since 2012. And scientists say the next one will not be visible in the US until 2039.