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US democracy at stake amid campaign violence, major Jewish group warns

US democracy at stake amid campaign violence, major Jewish group warns

American Jewish Committee appears to take on Trump a day after the Republican front-runner warned of riots if GOP blocks him   WASHINGTON — Threats… Read More ›

For Trump, the White House is a long-held ambition

For Trump, the White House is a long-held ambition

Real estate mogul has been flirting with the presidency since 1988, when he joked that Oprah Winfrey could be his running mate   WASHINGTON (AFP)… Read More ›

Nora Ephron’s feats and foibles examined in film by her son

Nora Ephron’s feats and foibles examined in film by her son

Influential late writer and director of iconic films such as ‘When Harry Met Sally’ steps in front of the camera in this subtle, loving documentary… Read More ›

Police no longer to investigate anonymous complaints, raising ire

Police no longer to investigate anonymous complaints, raising ire

Police Commissioner Roni Alsheikh has announced that anonymous complaints will no longer be investigated: multiple women’s organizations have protested, claiming that the new policy enables… Read More ›

Poll: 60% of Palestinians support attacks

Poll: 60% of Palestinians support attacks

Abbas still people’s most trusted figure.   Nearly 60 percent of Palestinians support the continuation of the current wave of attacks on Israelis, according to… Read More ›

Saudi Arabia to ‘severely’ punish Hezbollah supporters

Saudi Arabia to ‘severely’ punish Hezbollah supporters

Move follows declarations by Gulf states, Arab League to officially declare Lebanese Shiite organization a terrorist group   Saudi Arabia said Sunday it would severely… Read More ›

A man who’s building the hyperloop claims it’s going to be cheaper to ride than the subway

A man who’s building the hyperloop claims it’s going to be cheaper to ride than the subway

  There are several companies vying to build the future of transportation, but Hyperloop Transportation Technologies CEO Dirk Ahlborn isn’t afraid to make bold claims… Read More ›

Warren Buffett explains why a good business is one ‘your idiot nephew’ could run

Warren Buffett explains why a good business is one ‘your idiot nephew’ could run

  Brilliant and well-educated CEOs and managers sometimes become synonymous with their company. Whether it’s Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, or Jeff Bezos, it’s hard to separate… Read More ›

Wall Street is obsessed with this technology that no one quite understands — here’s the best explanation we’ve seen

Wall Street is obsessed with this technology that no one quite understands — here’s the best explanation we’ve seen

  Wall Street is obsessed with blockchain. Goldman Sachs says the technology “has the potential to redefine transactions” and can change “everything.” JPMorgan last month… Read More ›

New York – Body Of 2nd Crew Member Found In Hudson River Tugboat Crash

New York – Body Of 2nd Crew Member Found In Hudson River Tugboat Crash

  New York – A second body was recovered in the Hudson River on Sunday a day after a tugboat collided with a barge and… Read More ›

Washington – Kasich Compiles Trump Quotes Promoting Violence

Washington – Kasich Compiles Trump Quotes Promoting Violence

  Washington – John Kasich says he asked his aides to give him a list of Donald Trump’s quotes promoting violence at rallies after clashes… Read More ›

Prince George’s County, MD – Maryland Policeman Killed In ‘unprovoked Attack’

Prince George’s County, MD – Maryland Policeman Killed In ‘unprovoked Attack’

  Prince George’s County, MD – A Maryland police officer was fatally shot in an “unprovoked attack” at a Prince George’s County police station outside… Read More ›

The number of people who need to be laid off in China is staggering

The number of people who need to be laid off in China is staggering

  China has just started on the long, bumpy road to solving the problems of debt and overcapacity in its industrial sector. That means Wall… Read More ›

Italy isn’t Greece — it’s worse

Italy isn’t Greece — it’s worse

In the 14th century, the Medici family of Florence began its rise to prominence, investing profits from a thriving textile trade to fund what would… Read More ›

Donald Trump is suddenly sounding like a general-election candidate

Donald Trump is suddenly sounding like a general-election candidate

  Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump is starting to sound a bit more presidential. At a Tuesday-night press conference celebrating two additional primary wins, Trump… Read More ›

New York – Review: The Samsung S7’s Camera Now Rivals The iPhone

New York – Review: The Samsung S7’s Camera Now Rivals The iPhone

  New York – It’s difficult to justify paying for a high-priced, top-end smartphone these days — unless, that is, you want to take good… Read More ›

Washington – Winter Warmer-land: US Breaks Record For Hottest Winter

Washington – Winter Warmer-land: US Breaks Record For Hottest Winter

  Washington – Federal meteorologists say the winter that has just ended was the hottest in U.S. records, thanks to the combination of El Nino… Read More ›

New York – Judges Hear Challenge To NYPD Transparency In Spy Lawsuits

New York – Judges Hear Challenge To NYPD Transparency In Spy Lawsuits

  New York – A lawyer for two Muslim men told a panel of state appellate judges Tuesday that the New York Police Department wrongly… Read More ›

Balad, Hadash condemn Gulf labeling of Hezbollah as ‘terror group’

Balad, Hadash condemn Gulf labeling of Hezbollah as ‘terror group’

Arab MKs criticize Gulf Cooperation Council decision, which prompted outrage in the Knesset; ‘I call on Ayman Odeh and Jamal Zahalka to join Azmi Bishara… Read More ›

Families of intifada victims: ‘No relief for this pain’

Families of intifada victims: ‘No relief for this pain’

33 were murdered in this escalation of violence, which started on the eve of Rosh HaShana. The son of Alexander Levlovich, the first victim, says… Read More ›