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The verdict is in: The GOP’s Supreme Court plan so far has been a disaster

The verdict is in: The GOP’s Supreme Court plan so far has been a disaster

  Most Americans disagree with the Republican-controlled Senate’s plan to temporarily avoid filling the vacant seat on the Supreme Court. Apparently, so do some of… Read More ›

Washington – Pentagon Chief Used Personal Email Account For Nearly A Year

Washington – Pentagon Chief Used Personal Email Account For Nearly A Year

  Washington –  Defense Secretary Ash Carter used his personal email account for government business for nearly a year, until December 2015, when news reports… Read More ›

Pyongyang – North Korea Warns Of Strike On Seoul’s Presidential Palace

Pyongyang – North Korea Warns Of Strike On Seoul’s Presidential Palace

  Pyongyang – North Korea warned Saturday that its military is ready to attack Seoul’s presidential palace unless South Korean President Park Geun-hye apologizes for… Read More ›

London – Scottish Police Investigate Killing Of Muslim Shopkeeper

London – Scottish Police Investigate Killing Of Muslim Shopkeeper

  London – Scottish police say the killing of a Muslim shopkeeper who wished Christians a happy Easter is being investigated as “religiously prejudiced.” Vigils… Read More ›

American Airlines co-pilot suspected of being drunk, airport spokesman says

American Airlines co-pilot suspected of being drunk, airport spokesman says

  A co-pilot for American Airlines was detained at Detroit Metropolitan Airport Saturday morning on suspicion of being drunk, an airport spokesman said. The co-pilot… Read More ›

Is Obama serious about declassifying ‘dirty war’ docs?

Is Obama serious about declassifying ‘dirty war’ docs?

  Leading up to President Barack Obama’s historic trip to Argentina this week, his administration dropped a mini-bombshell: The U.S. government would begin declassifying documents… Read More ›

Bernie Sanders’ big day

Bernie Sanders’ big day

  Hawaii is holding caucuses Saturday as well; results are expected after midnight ET. The wins amid record turnout are reaffirmation of Sanders’ appeal to… Read More ›

Parisians take first aid training in case of new terror attacks

Parisians take first aid training in case of new terror attacks

3,200 attend two-hour sessions provided by rescuers to teach participants how to react in emergency situations   About 3,200 Parisians have attended free first aid… Read More ›

From crime to journalism, Belgian terror suspects a mixed bag

From crime to journalism, Belgian terror suspects a mixed bag

Three attackers blew themselves up in Brussels, a fourth man was caught and charged, and a fifth remains on run   Two brothers who dabbled… Read More ›

Belgium charges 3 more attacks suspects with terror offenses

Belgium charges 3 more attacks suspects with terror offenses

Heavily armed police sweep into several Brussels neighborhoods in operations linked to deadly bombings   BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian prosecutors announced Saturday they have charged… Read More ›

Exhibit shows new works by iconic photographer who immortalized pre-WWII Jewry

Exhibit shows new works by iconic photographer who immortalized pre-WWII Jewry

Roman Vishniac retrospective at San Francisco’s Contemporary Jewish Museum includes never-before-seen footage of 1939 Poland   When Roman Vishniac began documenting impoverished Jewish communities with… Read More ›

Israelis living abroad: Our hearts are in Israel

Israelis living abroad: Our hearts are in Israel

Ayelet Mamo-Shay, organizer of ‘Israeli-Abroad Relocation Day,’ believes Israelis living abroad are goodwill ambassadors, but says that children must know that ‘our real home is… Read More ›

3 civilians, 2 policemen hurt in collision after car chase

3 civilians, 2 policemen hurt in collision after car chase

52-year-old Palestinian turns himself in after escaping police earlier in the day in a pursuit that led to a collision of a police car with… Read More ›

Turkey warns of possible ISIS attacks in synagogues

Turkey warns of possible ISIS attacks in synagogues

Police in the country issues nationwide alert warning of possible attacks targeting synagogues, churches, embassies, and non-Muslim foundations during Easter weekend. Police in Turkey have… Read More ›

A clarion call to the Jewish people

A clarion call to the Jewish people

Edgar M. Bronfman’s final book is both a testament to his legacy and a challenge for the future.   Illustrating the strong sense of family… Read More ›

New logistics trailers set to enhance IDF ground offensives

New logistics trailers set to enhance IDF ground offensives

Now, the military is acquiring the trailers, which can carry 8 tons of logistical equipment, and be attached to all IDF tanks currently in service.… Read More ›

‘Soldiers with emotional problems number in the thousands’

‘Soldiers with emotional problems number in the thousands’

Soldiers’ mental health files are not accessible to doctors and medics except when they get medications and when there is a doctor in a medical… Read More ›

Comedian Garry Shandling dead at 66 in Los Angeles

Comedian Garry Shandling dead at 66 in Los Angeles

The circumstances of his death were not immediately confirmed, but the celebrity news outlet TMZ.com reported Shandling suffered a heart attack.   Jewish Comedian and… Read More ›

UN envoy decries soldier’s killing of disarmed stabber

UN envoy decries soldier’s killing of disarmed stabber

Mladenov blasts ‘gruesome, immoral’ act, commends defense minister for his condemnation and urges ‘swift’ justice   The United Nations’ special coordinator for the peace process… Read More ›

Israelis’ penchant for holiday-related names

Israelis’ penchant for holiday-related names

The Population and Immigration Authority has released its annual report on (sometimes irregular) first names, with a focus on Purim-related names, including Haman. To mark… Read More ›