It's been 80 years since the Red Army liberated 7,000 prisoners from Auschwitz. Here's what to know about Holocaust Remembrance Day: lessons we shouldn't forget, survivors' experiences, and the ongoing fight against antisemitism. A collection of stories curated by us:

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Holocaust Remembrance Day

It's been 80 years since the Red Army liberated 7,000 prisoners from Auschwitz. About 50 Holocaust survivors will mark the international day of com...

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The U.S. Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense in a 50-50 vote with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie. Former GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted no, as did Republican Senators Susan Collins, of Maine, and Lisa Murkowski, of Alaska, along with all Democrats.

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Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary after narrow Senate vote

The vote was initially 50-50, with Vice President JD Vance then casting the tie-breaking vote.

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