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The Latest: 01/25/2025 10:59pm ET
This is your 24/7 news update, the latest news this hour in just four minutes. For Israeli soldiers released from captivity today, receiving medical evaluations after being reunited with their parents, the Israeli military says the four women were flown by helicopter to a hospital in southern Israel, doctors say the four appear to be relatively healthy despite their 15 month ordeal. Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners as part of the cease fire that went into effect last weekend. President Trump spoke to supporters today in Las Vegas. He thanked the crowds for getting him the electoral win in Nevada. He also promised to end taxes on tips throughout the state. During the speech, Trump floated the idea of rejoining the World Health Organization just days after he signed an executive order pulling the US out of the group. He said the US might reenter the organization if they don't have to pay as much to join. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, who gained a national spotlight during the coronavirus pandemic, was confirmed by the Senate today to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Here's Lisa Carton. Following the Senate's vote to confirm former South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary, she resigned her former post. Lieutenant Governor Larry Rodin now becomes governor. In her resignation letter, Noem called it a privilege to serve the people of South Dakota. The Senate voted to confirm Noem for Homeland Security Secretary by a vote of 59-34 on Saturday. Noem will oversee 22 agencies with more than 260,000 employees who work on issues ranging from the border to federal disaster management to the Secret Service. I'm Lisa Carton. More US troops have arrived near the border of Mexico amid a crackdown on immigration. Earlier this week, the Pentagon announced at least 1,500 troops would be sent to the southern border in El Paso and San Diego. Today, a second deployment of soldiers arrived in El Paso. This all comes in response to President Trump's executive order to begin mass deportations across the country. I'm Chris Caragio. A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence is expected to fetch as much as $4 million in auction. The copy from July 1776 was printed to help spread the document to the public. It's one of only 10 known to be in existence, most of which are in collections. This particular copy was made in New Hampshire. Police are investigating after an ancient statue was found in a trash bag near garbage cans in Greece. A local man found the statue, which is thought to be some 2,000 years old. The statue is 32 inches tall and depicts somebody wearing a flowing garments. It's missing a head and arms. The man took the statue to authorities. iPhones with TikTok installed are listed for thousands on eBay after a brief ban in the US. Those who deleted or never downloaded TikTok have been left in the dark since it's not available on Apple and Google App Stores in the US. Some iPhone owners who have kept TikTok downloaded are now selling their used or brand new phones. One eBay user in Florida listed an iPhone 15 Pro Max with TikTok for 10,000 bucks or best offer. Other phones with TikTok installed are listed between $500 and $25,000. Two giant pandas are making their American debut. Michael Casner reports. A giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao can now be seen at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. The zoo is celebrating the pandas with a series of special events and programs through February 9th, including a Lunar New Year event. The zoo is also relaunching its giant panda cam, which includes 40 cameras in the panda habitat, recording live from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Spirit Airlines is implementing rules for passengers regarding offensive tattoos or sheer clothing. Spirit updated its contract of carriage, saying passengers will not be allowed to board or ask to leave if they have body art that's lewd, obscene or offensive in nature. That also applies to passengers who were inadequately clothed, which is defined as see through clothing, not adequately covered, exposed breasts, buttocks or other private parts. I'm Chris Crosshiu.