Southern states swept the top ranking for having the best business climate in the U.S. according to the latest annual Site Selection magazine survey.

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The Israeli prime minister said the cease-fire would not begin until Hamas handed over names of hostages to be released Sunday. The group said the delay was technical. A protest in Tel Aviv on ...