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First came news of a vaccine. Now come the scams.

First came news of a vaccine. Now come the scams.

The newly-approved Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is slowly making its way across the US. But those eagerly waiting their turn need to beware of dangerous scams and… Read More ›

US Attorney-General Barr steps down as Trump election defeat confirmed

US Attorney-General Barr steps down as Trump election defeat confirmed

Barr, who had angered Trump by not supporting his incorrect claims that the Nov. 3 election result had been tainted by widespread fraud, said he… Read More ›

Israel’s government has again failed the coronavirus test

Israel’s government has again failed the coronavirus test

Opinion: Even though the vaccines are almost here, the pathogen is still all around us, so why are those who run the country allowing thousands… Read More ›

Biden says ‘democracy prevailed’ as US Electoral College affirms his victory

Biden says ‘democracy prevailed’ as US Electoral College affirms his victory

Six battleground states that Biden won and Trump contested all gave their votes to Biden and Harris; Pence will preside over Jan 6. joint session… Read More ›

Georgia To Audit One County’s Signatures On Ballot Envelopes

Georgia To Audit One County’s Signatures On Ballot Envelopes

  ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s secretary of state on Monday announced an audit of signatures on absentee ballot envelopes in one county, but the outcome… Read More ›

Analysis: The one good thing Donald Trump’s assault on democracy has done for America

Analysis: The one good thing Donald Trump’s assault on democracy has done for America

President Donald Trump’s fact-free assault on the 2020 vote, which will continue even after the Electoral College affirms on Monday that he lost and President-elect… Read More ›

Gunman opens fire on NYC church choir performance

Gunman opens fire on NYC church choir performance

Only about 15 people were still present when the gunman appeared, screaming, “Kill me,” and “shoot me,” as he fired a handgun.   A gunman… Read More ›

Donald Trump’s strange Mideast legacy

Donald Trump’s strange Mideast legacy

Opinion: In becoming latest Muslim nation to engage diplomatically with Israel, Morocco has revealed its true priority – sovereignty over Western Sahara; but why should… Read More ›

Spy novel master John le Carre, who defined the Cold War thriller, dies at 89

Spy novel master John le Carre, who defined the Cold War thriller, dies at 89

Known for creating iconic spymaster George Smiley and works like ‘The Spy Who Came in from the Cold,’ le Carre used world of espionage to… Read More ›

Assault Reported At Chabad Of The Bluegrass Menorah-Lighting In Lexington, Kentucky

Assault Reported At Chabad Of The Bluegrass Menorah-Lighting In Lexington, Kentucky

  KENTUCKY (JTA) — A Chabad center in Lexington, Kentucky, will see increased police presence for the rest of Hanukkah after an assault during one… Read More ›

Analysis: Trump engages in self-sabotage ahead of historic vaccine rollout

Analysis: Trump engages in self-sabotage ahead of historic vaccine rollout

As the first doses of a coronavirus vaccine are prepared for shipment to communities across the United States, President Donald Trump has an opportunity to… Read More ›

Israel normalizes ties with Bhutan

Israel normalizes ties with Bhutan

“I want to thank the Kingdom of Bhutan and praise the decision to establish full diplomatic relations with Israel,” Ashkenazi said.   Israel established full… Read More ›

Ending the circle of grief

Ending the circle of grief

Opinion: The fact that Israel has been keeping the bodies of 68 Palestinians as a bargaining chip does little to bring closure to the Israeli… Read More ›

Health officials said looking to move up start of COVID vaccine drive to Dec. 20

Health officials said looking to move up start of COVID vaccine drive to Dec. 20

Report says HMOs tell Health Ministry they can begin immunizing Israelis a week earlier than expected; ministry head signals Pfizer’s vaccine will receive Israeli approval… Read More ›

Driver Arrested After Car Plows Into Manhattan Protesters

Driver Arrested After Car Plows Into Manhattan Protesters

  NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who plowed her car into protesters Friday in New York City, injuring six of them, has been arrested… Read More ›

Analysis: Trump schemes next political moves after effort to overthrow democracy dead ends at Supreme Court

Analysis: Trump schemes next political moves after effort to overthrow democracy dead ends at Supreme Court

President Donald Trump’s effort to unravel democracy hit a dead end at the Supreme Court Friday night, capping five weeks in which he dragged the… Read More ›

Opinion: An ex-chief of staff isn’t always the answer to Israel’s problems

Opinion: An ex-chief of staff isn’t always the answer to Israel’s problems

The reason people feel an “Eisenkot” is desirable is because they need someone who can compete with Netanyahu for the title of “Mr. Security.”  … Read More ›

Waiting for Gadi

Waiting for Gadi

With elections nearing, the former IDF chief has become hottest new thing in Israeli politics, with multiple parties across the spectrum attempting to court him… Read More ›

Edelstein hails ‘huge’ vaccine news from FDA, as nearly 1,900 more cases found

Edelstein hails ‘huge’ vaccine news from FDA, as nearly 1,900 more cases found

Infections continue to trend upwards while Israel prepares for major inoculation project later this month   Health Minister Yuli Edelstein on Friday hailed a US… Read More ›

Biden, Harris Named Time Magazine’s ‘Person Of The Year’

Biden, Harris Named Time Magazine’s ‘Person Of The Year’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Time magazine has named President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris its “Person of the Year.” Time’s editor-in-chief Edward Felsenthal says… Read More ›