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Rabbi She’ar Yashuv Cohen, ‘scholar and warrior,’ dies at 88

San Diego Jewish World’s eulogy series is sponsored by Marc and Margaret Cohen in memory of Molly Cohen, and by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg.  Comments intended for publication in the space below MUST be accompanied by the letter writer’s first and last name […]

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Middle East, Obituaries & memorials

BDS said giving way to more disruptive anti-Israel activism on campus

WASHINGTON — Anti-Israel activism on college campuses in the US is shifting away from efforts to push for a boycott of the Jewish state to more dramatic displays of anti-Israel sentiment, such as disruption of events, a report released Tuesday shows. However, the annual report by the Israel on Campus Coalition, reviewing the 2015-16 academic

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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Netanyahu in Dutch parliament: Settlements aren’t the problem

[video:2018925] Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu met Wednesday afternoon with Dutch journalists during his visit to the Dutch parliament in The Hague. Most of the press conference was dedicated to questions regarding the Israeli-Arab conflict and the refusal of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to recognize Israel as a Jewish state. “Their problem is not

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International, Middle East

Santa Clarita Valley is a part of ‘Star Trek’ lore

LOS ANGELES—The mission, from the day “Star Trek” premiered on America’s televisions on Sept. 8, 1966, was ambitious: “to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before.” Where did Gene Roddenberry’s TV series go to find that world? Often as not, it

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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food, USA

Dallas Morning News: We recommend Hillary Clinton for president

The following editorial is from the Dallas Morning News. ——— There is only one serious candidate on the presidential ballot in November. We recommend Hillary Clinton. We don’t come to this decision easily. This newspaper has not recommended a Democrat for the nation’s highest office since before World War II — if you’re counting, that’s

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USA

Personal attacks fly on US presidential campaign trail

Washington (dpa) – The US presidential candidates traded personal attacks on Tuesday as they provided more access to reporters trying to keep up with the quickening pace of the campaign. Republican Donald Trump, in another provocative comment about a woman’s appearance, said Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton lacks “a presidential look,” while she criticized him for

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USA

‘It’s amazing’: Sitting volleyball player Jennifer Oakes reaches Paralympics 14 months after life-threatening accident

RIO DE JANEIRO – Just 14 months after losing her right leg, way too much blood, and very nearly her life, Jennifer Oakes plays “bolleyball sitting on on her bum. “Isn’t that amazing?” That delightful description comes from the young daughter of one of Oakes’ 5,800 Instagram followers, people who are inspired daily by her

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International, Sports & Competitions

Carl P. Leubsdorf: Looming debates may be deciding factor for many

In years past, Labor Day marked the start of the general election campaign. But studies show voters tend to make up their minds earlier, prompting political analysts to consider whether underlying factors mean the 2016 race is already as good as over. Veteran analyst Stu Rothenberg says it is. “Given the current numbers, the major

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USA

Mexican finance minister who played a key role in Trump visit resigns

MEXICO CITY—As a handsome young politician named Enrique Pena Nieto ascended at lightning speed from state legislator to president of Mexico, Luis Videgaray was never far from his side. An MIT-trained economist and one-time investment banker, Videgaray was Pena Nieto’s presidential campaign manager, secretary of finance and closest confidant. With his soft voice and glasses,

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International, USA

Solomon Jones: African-Americans should demand candidates earn our votes

Sean “Diddy” Combs told MSNBC host Al Sharpton that blacks have been shortchanged by the Obama presidency, and that African-Americans should “hold our vote” in the upcoming presidential election. If Combs had stopped there, he would deserve the harsh criticism he’s received for suggesting that African-Americans can afford to sit out an election of this

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