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Trump picks Michigan school-choice advocate to be his education secretary

WASHINGTON—President-elect Donald Trump chose a Michigan charter school advocate and prominent Republican donor to serve as his secretary of Education, he said Wednesday, a decision that may hearten supporters of school choice but worry teacher unions — and even some of Trump’s core supporters. Trump’s pick, Betsy DeVos, is a champion of charter schools and […]

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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Handwritten Anne Frank Poem Auctioned for $148,000

A poem handwritten by one of the Holocaust’s most famous victims, diarist Anne Frank, sold for 140,000 euros (roughly $148,000) on Wednesday at a Dutch auction house. The sum, which doesn’t include the auctioneer’s commission, greatly exceeded the expected sale price of 30,000 to 50,000 euros. Thijs Blankevoort, director of the Bubb Kuyper auction house

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International, Jewish History

Ben Carson hints he may join Trump Cabinet as housing secretary

WASHINGTON — Ben Carson said Wednesday that an announcement is imminent about his role in improving the nation’s inner cities — a broad hint that President-elect Donald Trump will name him secretary of Housing and Urban Development. “After serious discussions with the Trump transition team, I feel that I can make a significant contribution, particularly

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Dalai Lama Plans To Visit Donald Trump When In Office

The Dalai Lama has plans to visit Donald Trump after his inauguration and has “no worries” about the president-elect’s administration. The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader told reporters in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, that he plans to visit the U.S. after Trump’s presidency officially begins on January 20. Despite a Republican campaign fraught with controversial and polarising

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International, USA

Donald Trump’s Win Leaves Two-State Solution At Stake

With the election of Donald Trump as the next president of the United States, speculation is running high in regard to Washington’s policy on Israeli settlement construction and the future of the Middle East peace process. While many unpredictable variables are in place, one thing is certain—the viability of the two-state solution is at stake.

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Middle East, USA

Fires rage in Zichron Yaakov, Jerusalem-area village Nataf

Thousands evacuated, several homes in south Haifa area destroyed as sharp uptick in winds hampers firefighting efforts By Times of Israel staff Fire fighters work to put out a forest fire near Zichron Yaakov on November 22, 2016. (Meir Vaaknin /Flash90) Hampered by driving winds, firefighters were battling a blaze raging in Zichron Yaakov Wednesday

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Middle East

DC eatery sorry for inadvertently hosting alt-right party, to donate money to ADL

Maggiano’s Little Italy apologizes for banquet for white supremacist group where some performed Nazi salute By Times of Israel staff Former reality TV star Tila Tequila performs the Nazi salute at the DC restaurant on November 18, 2016. (Tila Tequila/Twitter) A restaurant in Washington has issued an apology after it unintentially hosted members and supporters

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USA

John McCain: “I don’t give a damn” what the president wants to do, we won’t torture

President-elect Donald Trump vowed to to bring back waterboarding during his campaign, and his recent choice of Rep. Mike Pompeo as CIA director has also raised further questions about whether or not this administration plans to embrace the use of torture. But John McCain is having none of it. Appearing at the Halifax International Security

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International, USA

Laurie Hernandez Wins ‘Dancing With The Stars’!

Laurie Hernandez has becme one of America’s sweethearts with her victory with Team USA in the 2016 Olympics. Riding her celebrity, the 16-year-old was casted as a competitor on the competition series “Dancing With The Stars.” While this season had stiff competition, the 16-year-old came, saw and conquered! According to the New York Post, Olympic

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Sports & Competitions, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Where France’s conservative candidates stand on the key issues

Former prime ministers François Fillon and Alain Juppé will face off in the critical second round of the French conservative primary on Sunday. The two men claim to offer voters two distinct visions for France. But are they really that different? Left-leaning French daily Libération said it best, days after the November 20 first round

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International

A day after a Texas cop was killed during a traffic stop, reports say Donald Trump called the grieving family

San Antonio Police Department Det. Benjamin Marconi was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Monday by a man who would later say he “lashed out at somebody who didn’t deserve it.” That man was been arrested and identified as Otis Tryrone McKane after a 30-hour manhunt, according to My San Antonio. Watch the

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USA

Wayne State shooting suspect twice arrested on assaulting officers

DETROIT — A man arrested in connection with Tuesday’s shooting of a Wayne State University police officer has been twice previously charged with assaulting a police officer, state records show. Police arrested the 31-year-old man Tuesday night after officer Collin Rose, 29, was shot while on duty near the Lincoln Apartments, on the southern end

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