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House Republicans will move to stop Iran deal vote clock

House Republicans will move to stop Iran deal vote clock

“The House has no interest in being a midwife to a disastrous Obama foreign policy,” Rep. Peter Roskam says.   WASHINGTON – House Republicans have… Read More ›

‘Druse no obstacle to ISIS reaching Israel’

‘Druse no obstacle to ISIS reaching Israel’

Whbee: If Israelis want to help Syrian Druse, they need to give them the ability to defend themselves   Syrian Druse in the southern Jabal… Read More ›

Obama reinforces Iran win

Obama reinforces Iran win

If the 41 senators now openly supporting the nuclear deal stick to their guns, those opposing it in Congress will not be able to pass… Read More ›

United Airlines’ CEO has resigned

United Airlines’ CEO has resigned

  United Airlines CEO Jeff Smisek has resigned from the company. The Chicago-based airline announced Smisek’s departure, as well as the installation of Oscar Munoz… Read More ›

Hillary Clinton: ‘I’m sorry’

Hillary Clinton: ‘I’m sorry’

  Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appeared to offer a direct apology on Tuesday for the email controversy that has become an obstacle for… Read More ›

Chris Christie is facing another ‘scandal that just won’t die’

Chris Christie is facing another ‘scandal that just won’t die’

  United Airlines CEO Jeff Smisek’s resignation, which was announced Tuesday, could cause headaches for the presidential campaign of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Christie… Read More ›

Fox Lake, IL – Promising Lead In Illinois Officer’s Slaying Comes Up Empty

Fox Lake, IL – Promising Lead In Illinois Officer’s Slaying Comes Up Empty

  Fox Lake, IL – The head of a task force investigating the fatal shooting of a northern Illinois police officer said Tuesday that a… Read More ›

Kiryas Joel, NY – 163 Acre Annexation Plan Passed By Town Of Monroe, 507 Voted Down

Kiryas Joel, NY – 163 Acre Annexation Plan Passed By Town Of Monroe, 507 Voted Down

Kirays Joel, NY – The proposed Kiryas Joel annexation has cleared yet another legal hurdle as the Town of Monroe board passed a 164 acre… Read More ›

New York – DOE Investigation Into Secular Education At City Yeshivas Proving Uphill Battle For Reformers

New York – DOE Investigation Into Secular Education At City Yeshivas Proving Uphill Battle For Reformers

  New York – Despite assurances of “zero tolerance” from city and state elected officials and promises of transparency from both the DOE and the… Read More ›

Amanda Knox decision explained by Italian court

Amanda Knox decision explained by Italian court

Rome – It’s been almost eight years since the lifeless body of 21-year-old British student Meredith Kercher was found half-dressed on the tile floor of her… Read More ›

Also straight outta Compton: Tennis champs Venus, Serena Williams

Also straight outta Compton: Tennis champs Venus, Serena Williams

Compton, California – Raul Montez fondly remembers two polite slender girls holding tennis rackets and their father carrying a bucket of balls past his corner taco… Read More ›

British Airways plane catches fire at Las Vegas airport; 2 injured

British Airways plane catches fire at Las Vegas airport; 2 injured

A fire broke out Tuesday on an outbound British Airways flight at the Las Vegas airport, leading two people to be transported for medical care… Read More ›

West Virginia senator fourth Democrat to oppose nuclear deal

West Virginia senator fourth Democrat to oppose nuclear deal

Joe Manchin says agreement does not require Iran to alter behavior; 4 senators remain undecided 2 days ahead of vote with filibuster still in air… Read More ›

Actual Iran deal takes backseat to filibuster talk as Senate opens debate

Actual Iran deal takes backseat to filibuster talk as Senate opens debate

Majority leader calls for Congress not to hide behind ‘procedural obfuscation’ after Democrats sew up enough support to avoid vote and presidential veto   WASHINGTON… Read More ›

Nuclear deal will let Americans buy Iranian caviar, not stocks

Nuclear deal will let Americans buy Iranian caviar, not stocks

Once the accord is implemented, the lifting of sanctions will allow for trade like the import of foodstuff but business and travel will still be… Read More ›

US blacklists top Hamas, Hezbollah operatives

US blacklists top Hamas, Hezbollah operatives

State Department signals intent to prevent spread of Iranian-backed terrorism with move establishing Mohammed Deif, Samir Kuntar, and others as top-level terrorists. WASHINGTON –  The… Read More ›

Where did the West go wrong?

Where did the West go wrong?

Op-ed: Bush wanted to impose a democracy in the Middle East; Obama wanted justice. The refugees who are running for their lives to Europe only… Read More ›

Parents eulogize Pride parade victim: Shira died in battle for more tolerant Israel

Parents eulogize Pride parade victim: Shira died in battle for more tolerant Israel

Parents of teen murdered at Jerusalem Pride parade deliver powerful speech at memorial, say ‘intolerance and hatred are thriving’. Friends and family of 16-year-old Shira… Read More ›

Angelina Jolie warns ISIS using rape as weapon of war on unprecedented scale

Angelina Jolie warns ISIS using rape as weapon of war on unprecedented scale

“This is beyond something we have seen before,” Jolie said. “We really have to have a very strong response at this time to this particular… Read More ›

As Iran deal passage looms, congressional foes take their fight state level

As Iran deal passage looms, congressional foes take their fight state level

Fifteen Republican governors, including four presidential candidates, said they would uphold state sanctions in protest to the overwhelming support the deal has received in Congress.… Read More ›