Hamas frees 6 hostages; Israel delays prisoner swap

Israel has delayed the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners without explanation after Hamas released the last six living hostages expected under the ceasefire. The hostages released include three Israeli men seized from a music festival. Nation & World Page 3

Judge asked to reject reducing Syed’s sentence

Lawyers representing the family of Hae Min Lee asked a Baltimore judge to delay a ruling next week on whether Adnan Syed should have his life sentence reduced under a 2021 Maryland law. Page 3

Baltimore author’s novel picked for Oprah’s Book Club

The publication of Eric Puchner’s second novel, “Dream State” coincided with Oprah Winfrey’s announcement that she had selected his 448-page family saga as her next Book Club selection. Page 3