Crowds greet 39 freed Palestinian prisoners in West Bank. Two dozen hostages released as Gaza cease-fire underway. Weekend-only exercise can still offer major health benefits, study finds. Flurry of sexual assault lawsuits filedbefore temporary New York law expires. Americans expected to increase spending this holiday season. Bidenremains optimistic for return of American hostages held by Hamas. Former Olympian Oscar Pistorius granted parole.