Hamas Releases Hostages, Eight Candidates Vie for Speaker, Bond Sell-Off Sparks Fear - a podcast by NPR

As Israeli bombardment continues across Gaza, diplomatic efforts to facilitate the release of more hostages continue after two Israeli women were freed by Hamas. Today, House Republicans will vote between eight candidates hoping to unite a bitterly divided party. And, a sell-off of US Treasury bonds is sparking fears of higher inflation.

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