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Israel says an Israeli defense forces soldier kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7th attacks has been freed. Hamas released a video of what is believed to be three Israeli hostages. The video appears to have been filmed today. The IDF is saying so far 239 people were kidnapped and 1400 people died. Meanwhile, Israel's ground offensive advanced more than two miles into Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said today, quote, this is a time for war. The Palestinian health authorities said casualties in Gaza surpassed 8000 people so far and the United Nations Security Council is set to convene an emergency meeting today. The United Arab Emirates is seeking a resolution for humanitarian pause to the fighting United Nations Agencies in Gaza said in a news release yesterday, growing hunger and desperation in Gaza led civilians to break into warehouses for basic food and supplies. And in conversations with Netanyahu yesterday, the White House said President Joe Biden asked for aid to Gaza to immediately and significantly increase and for Israel to prioritize the protection of civilians. The US also worked to help pressure Israel to restore internet and phone communications to Gaza yesterday in Russia, President Vladimir Putin called for an emergency meeting of top officials after an anti Semitic riot at an airport in Dagestan. Hundreds of people stormed the airport when a flight from Israel landed. A Kremlin spokesperson blamed the riots on quote external interference. And in Acapulco, Mexico rescue efforts continue today. A hurricane ripped through the area last week. Hurricane Otis hit as a category five storm destroying homes and businesses with winds that top 100 65 MPH. According to the local government, at least 48 people lost their lives and more than three dozen are unaccounted for still nearly 5000 members of the National Guard are set to be deployed to the area. They're there to help maintain safety because people in the area have reportedly started looting for food, water and gas. A hearing began this morning in Colorado for a lawsuit seeking to block Donald Trump from running for presidential office again. The lawsuit cites a clause in the 14th amendment which blocks anyone who engaged in insurrection from holding higher office. It reads in part by instigating this unprecedented assault on the American constitutional order. Trump violated his oath and disqualified himself under the 14th amendment from holding public office including the office of the president. The judge in the case rejected a motion from Trump that she step aside because she contributed money to a liberal group last year. When the hearing began. Judge Sarah Wallace said I will not allow this legal proceeding to turn into a circus. In his opening, the attorney for the group seeking to ban Trump recounted the events of Capitol riot and said we are here because Trump claims after that, that he has the right to be president again. But our constitution, the shared charter of our nation says he cannot do so. Another lawsuit is seeking to kick out on Thursday in Minnesota where there's also an attempt to keep Trump off the ballot there, citing the same clause and FIFA is BA the former head of Spain's football Association from the sport for three years at both the national and international level. FIFA said Luis Rubiales violated his disciplinary code. He can appeal the decision in the next 10 days. Rubiales is also being investigated by the Spanish National Court. He was initially suspended in August and this was after Spain's victory in the World Women's World Cup. That's when he kissed player, Jenny Hermosa during a celebration. Hermosa said the kiss where he can be seen in this photo holding her head was non consensual and former national hockey League player, Adam Johnson died in what's being called a quote freak accident. The former Pittsburgh Penguins player died after appearing to suffer a deep cut to his neck from a skate during a game in England Johnson was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in a game against the Sheffield Steelers. The Minnesota native was only 29 years old. The Pittsburgh Penguins released a statement mourning his loss saying, quote, the club will dearly miss him and will never ever forget him. The man charged with killing a six year old Palestinian American boy and stabbing his mom earlier this month appeared in court today where his attorney entered a plea of not guilty. Joseph Zuba who did not speak during the appearance faces eight charges including three counts of first degree murder, one count of attempted murder and two counts of a hate crime. Authorities say target the child and his mother for their Muslim faith. The mother told police, Zuba was upset over the war between Israel and Hamas. The judge ruled that Zuba will be detained as he awaits his court hearing. It's set for January 8th 2024 on multiple shootings across the US. Over the weekend, they left at least 12 people dead and more than 70 injured. On Friday night in Mansfield Ohio, two teens were killed and four others were injured after a shooting at a party over there and a suspect is right now in custody after a shooting at a bar in Dodge City, Kansas left two dead and two others injured. Meanwhile, in Tampa, Florida, a suspect was arrested and charged with second degree murder after two people were killed and 18 more were injured during a fight at a Halloween celebration. This all took place at roughly 3 a.m. yesterday in Chicago, 15 people were shot and injured at a Halloween party hosted by three comedians. Yesterday, two people are in critical condition and in Indianapolis, a teenager was killed and nine other people injured at a large party. Overnight Sunday, no arrests have been made in a statement Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogg said said he was frustrated and angry at the shocking violence and there were two separate incidents in Texas in Texarkana on Saturday, three people were killed and three more were injured after a fight broke out at a party. Police are currently looking for any information about a suspect whose name is Bowski Warren and in San Antonio, a 13 year old was injured and his parents were killed after a shootout at a house party on Saturday night. Police have yet to announce charges in that case.