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Top Trump spokesman won’t admit unscientific online polls are ‘bogus’ in cringeworthy interview

Top Trump spokesman won’t admit unscientific online polls are ‘bogus’ in cringeworthy interview

A top spokesman for Donald Trump refused to admit Thursday that unscientific online polls are “bogus” when pressed repeatedly by MSNBC host Chuck Todd. “Why… Read More ›

In unprecedented move, USA Today says don’t vote for Trump — but it doesn’t endorse Hillary Clinton either

In unprecedented move, USA Today says don’t vote for Trump — but it doesn’t endorse Hillary Clinton either

  In the 34 years USA Today has printed papers, its editorial board says it has never taken a position in a US presidential election.… Read More ›

Israel – Jerusalem Post Exclusive: Peres Stopped Israeli Strike On Iran

Israel – Jerusalem Post Exclusive: Peres Stopped Israeli Strike On Iran

  Jerusalem – If not for Shimon Peres’s intervention, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was planning to bomb Iran, the former president revealed confidentially to The… Read More ›

Washington – Do Not Vote For ‘Demagogue’ Trump, USA Today Tells Its Readers

Washington – Do Not Vote For ‘Demagogue’ Trump, USA Today Tells Its Readers

Washington – Branding Donald Trump a “dangerous demagogue,” USA Today on Thursday urged its readers not to vote for the Republican presidential candidate, but added… Read More ›

New York – Are You Owed Money From A Forgotten Bank Account?

New York – Are You Owed Money From A Forgotten Bank Account?

  New York – Finding money you didn’t know you had is like discovering lost treasure. For many people, there’s treasure to be found in… Read More ›

Why is China buying up the global supply of donkeys?

Why is China buying up the global supply of donkeys?

  Gelatin produced from donkey hide is a key ingredient of one of China’s favorite traditional remedies, known as ejiao, which is used to treat… Read More ›

Video released shows officers shooting 6-year-old

Video released shows officers shooting 6-year-old

A Louisiana judge released body cam video Wednesday showing officers firing multiple rounds into a car, unknowingly striking and killing a 6-year-old boy. The incident,… Read More ›

Regime forces amass around Aleppo as diplomacy falters

Regime forces amass around Aleppo as diplomacy falters

Washington – As an estimated 10,000 Syrian-led ground troops amass east of Aleppo, the US is considering a tougher response to Russia over its support… Read More ›

Clinton on Peres: ‘When he spoke, it could be like listening to a psalm’

Clinton on Peres: ‘When he spoke, it could be like listening to a psalm’

On a Rosh Hashanah call with American Jewish leaders, Democratic candidate says she ‘made it clear’ to Netanyahu she’ll defend Israel   WASHINGTON — Democratic… Read More ›

Mahmoud Abbas to attend Peres funeral, ‘send message of peace’

Mahmoud Abbas to attend Peres funeral, ‘send message of peace’

Netanyahu said to okay visit after Palestinian leader contacts authorities to coordinate attendance with PA delegation; other Arab heads expected to skip service   Palestinian… Read More ›

Israel, world leaders set to bury founding father Shimon Peres

Israel, world leaders set to bury founding father Shimon Peres

Large parts of Jerusalem shuttered amid ‘unprecedented’ security measures as dignitaries from 70 nations gather to pay their respects   Shimon Peres, Israel’s ninth president… Read More ›

Obama flies to Israel for Shimon Peres’s funeral

Obama flies to Israel for Shimon Peres’s funeral

The leader of the free world has departed from Washington to pay his last respects to his fellow Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Israel’s former President… Read More ›

Memorial ceremony for Shimon Peres at UN

Memorial ceremony for Shimon Peres at UN

UN secretary general, ambassadors convey condolences; Israeli Ambassador Danon: ‘We remember President Peres as full of energy and a willingness to work for a better… Read More ›

The unmistakable dreamer, Shimon Peres

The unmistakable dreamer, Shimon Peres

Op-ed: Many laud Shimon Peres’s limitless optimism, but behind this optimism hid a stubborn hope that the wisdom, the words and the effort would change… Read More ›

Philippines leader likens himself to Hitler, wants to kill millions of drug users

Philippines leader likens himself to Hitler, wants to kill millions of drug users

  MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared to liken himself to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler on Friday and said he would “be happy” to… Read More ›

Israeli, US Jews close despite political, religious differences

Israeli, US Jews close despite political, religious differences

Many more Israeli Jews, 35%, say that observing Jewish law is essential to being Jewish, compared to 19% of US Jews.   The two biggest… Read More ›

Shin Bet, police finalize ‘unprecedented’ security operation

Shin Bet, police finalize ‘unprecedented’ security operation

The Shin Bet is in touch with counterparts from around the world to coordinate security arrangements.   The police and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency)… Read More ›

Report: Hezbollah patrol hit by mine in Lebanon, near Israeli border

Report: Hezbollah patrol hit by mine in Lebanon, near Israeli border

Reports from Lebanese media claim one was wounded in the explosion that occurred near Metulla, northern Israel.   Lebanese media reported Wednesday that a mine… Read More ›

In Belarus, locals pay respects at Peres’s childhood home

In Belarus, locals pay respects at Peres’s childhood home

Nobel laureate and ex-president, who lost family members when Nazis reached Vishnyeva, ‘brought pride to our village through his life and accomplishments’   Residents of… Read More ›

Congress passes spending bill, avoiding shutdown and funding Zika with $1.1 billion

Congress passes spending bill, avoiding shutdown and funding Zika with $1.1 billion

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Averting an election-year crisis, Congress late Wednesday sent President Barack Obama a bill to keep the government operating through Dec. 9… Read More ›