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Helen Thomas retires after Israel remark flap

WASHINGTON -- Longtime Washington journalist Helen Thomas abruptly retired Monday, according to Hearst News Service. The 89-year-old dean of the White House press corps, leaves amid controversy over remarks she made about Israel and Palestinians. Thomas apologized for her May 27 comments that have spread widely on the Internet. On the video, Thomas says Israelis should "get the hell out of Palestine," suggesting they go to Germany, Poland or the U.S.

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