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NY senator announces support for ‘imperfect’ Iran deal

NY senator announces support for ‘imperfect’ Iran deal

Kirsten Gillibrand says Tehran more likely to obtain nuclear weapons if Congress scuttles the deal   WASHINGTON — Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., said she would… Read More ›

In Israel, Democratic whip hearing out Iran deal opponents

In Israel, Democratic whip hearing out Iran deal opponents

Steny Hoyer leads Jewish state tour of 21 freshman House members; says he hasn’t made his mind up yet on deal   Steny Hoyer has… Read More ›

Netanyahu should dial down critical tone on Iran deal — US Jewish leader

Netanyahu should dial down critical tone on Iran deal — US Jewish leader

PM has right to warn US Jews on dangers of accord, says Malcolm Hoenlein, but should be careful not to pit them against their government… Read More ›

Natalie Portman worried about anti-Semitism in Paris

Natalie Portman worried about anti-Semitism in Paris

Israeli-born actress tells Marie Claire magazine that it’s important to be aware of hatred, which can allow us to have more empathy for others. Israeli-born… Read More ›

Netanyahu thwarts Shaked’s plan to divide attorney general’s role

Netanyahu thwarts Shaked’s plan to divide attorney general’s role

Justice minister wants to split AG’s authorities into roles of public prosecutor and chief legal counsel to government, but PM says such a move would… Read More ›

Former Argentine president on trial for bombing cover-up

Former Argentine president on trial for bombing cover-up

Months after the mysterious death of prosecutor Alberto Nisman, who accused the government of a cover-up, the trial that could finally deliver justice for 85… Read More ›

Opposition leader Herzog urges clampdown on Jewish extremism

Opposition leader Herzog urges clampdown on Jewish extremism

Herzog calls for “actions not words” in response to the rabbi’s comments about burning churches in Israel.   The leader of the opposition, Labor chairman… Read More ›

Donetsk rabbi opens summer camp for Ukrainian war refugees

Donetsk rabbi opens summer camp for Ukrainian war refugees

“In Ukraine the need for these summer respites is most acute. These are Jews in crisis,” grandmother at camp says.   Pinchas Vishedski, the refugee… Read More ›

Skeptics of Iran deal express offense at Obama tactics

Skeptics of Iran deal express offense at Obama tactics

AIPAC tells Post that it rejects the assertion that it supported the Iraq War.   WASHINGTON – Republican lawmakers are crying foul over US President… Read More ›

Analysis: Arabs see US-trained anti-Islamist force as only fit to ‘play paintball’

Analysis: Arabs see US-trained anti-Islamist force as only fit to ‘play paintball’

The Arab world perceives the dramatic failure of the small US-trained Syrian rebel force as a further indication that it cannot be a reliable ally… Read More ›

US-Russia agree to act on Syria chemical attacks

US-Russia agree to act on Syria chemical attacks

Draft resolution aimed at identifying perpetrators of WMD attacks in war-torn country circulates at Security Council   UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States and… Read More ›

Elon Musk says Tesla’s new SUV is the ‘hardest car to build in the world’

Elon Musk says Tesla’s new SUV is the ‘hardest car to build in the world’

  Tesla reported second-quarter earnings on Wednesday and beat expectations but trimmed its production outlook. On a conference call with analysts after the numbers hit,… Read More ›

This 16-year-old hacked a printer to come up with a cheaper way to detect heart disease

This 16-year-old hacked a printer to come up with a cheaper way to detect heart disease

  Adriel Sumathipala is a self-described tinkerer. The 16-year-old says the trait runs in the family: His grandfather, who died of a heart attack before Sumanthipala… Read More ›

One of the biggest dealmakers on Wall Street is sounding the alarm on M&A

One of the biggest dealmakers on Wall Street is sounding the alarm on M&A

    One of Wall Street’s biggest dealmakers is sounding the alarm about the frenetic level of mergers and acquisitions activity. Centerview Partners co-founder Blair Effron… Read More ›

Rockland County, NY – East Ramapo School Board President Says New Lawsuit Will Cost Taxpayers Even More Money

Rockland County, NY – East Ramapo School Board President Says New Lawsuit Will Cost Taxpayers Even More Money

  Rockland County, NY – In response to being hit with a new lawsuit at Tuesday night’s meeting, East Ramapo school board President Yehuda Weissmandil… Read More ›

Washington – Half Of Blacks Say Police Have Treated Them Unfairly

Washington – Half Of Blacks Say Police Have Treated Them Unfairly

  Washington – A majority of blacks in the United States — more than 3 out of 5 — say they or a family member… Read More ›

Washington – Clinton Tries To Break Through Trump Surge With GOP Attacks

Washington – Clinton Tries To Break Through Trump Surge With GOP Attacks

  Washington – Ten Republican candidates for president in 2016 will debate Thursday for first time. Spend any time listening to Democratic frontrunner Hillary Rodham… Read More ›

Escapee Richard Matt was drunk when he was shot and killed, police say

Escapee Richard Matt was drunk when he was shot and killed, police say

Richard Matt — one of two convicted murderers who escaped from a New York prison in June — was drunk at the time of his… Read More ›

Purported ISIS video threatens Croatian hostage

Purported ISIS video threatens Croatian hostage

  In a video purportedly released by ISIS on Wednesday, a group claiming to be ISIS’ branch in the Sinai Peninsula threatens to kill a… Read More ›

Police: Tennessee movie theater attack suspect had been committed 4 times

Police: Tennessee movie theater attack suspect had been committed 4 times

Vincente David Montano, the man who was killed Wednesday by Nashville police after he allegedly went after moviegoers with a hatchet and pepper spray, had… Read More ›