Inside the Republican stronghold, the Jewish community finds unexpected comfort in support for Israel from US president
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Governor says US state has also sent healthcare supplies, body armor and helmets, in move seen as potentially bolstering him in GOP primary race
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Gov. Ron DeSantis urges move against Students for Justice in Palestine; critics pan order as latest crackdown on freedom of speech
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Pro-Israel Christian voters and activists in Republican party pay increased attention to candidates' remarks on ongoing Israel-Hamas war

Candidates have come out strongly in support of Israel, but just how far they feel that support should go, in practical terms, is not clear

Candidates instead spar over other issues, including a political scandal over what Canada’s top lawmakers said was an inadvertent ovation in Parliament of former Nazi soldier

Head of West Palm Beach community center apologizes to Rachel Beanland over move after complaints from book council, amid efforts by governor to clamp down on teaching about racism

Residents urged to wrap up preparations with landfall expected in coming days; evacuation order issued for 21 counties; Biden approves emergency declaration for state

Notable share of GOP primary voters want party to wrestle with its identity and choices rather than hand former president a third consecutive nomination without a fight

Even without being there, former US president expected to dominate dialogue, as others wrangle for attention while trying to avoid any missteps