Alexandra Zapruder was not born when her grandfather trained his home-movie camera on President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade rolling through downtown Dallas 53 years ago, but that 26-second film has become a difficult family legacy. On Nov 22, 1963, Abraham Zapruder, a devoted supporter of Kennedy and his vision for America, shot a home movie […]
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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USAThere are a little less than 2,000 giant pandas in the world, making the chance to name two of the newest born a rather special and rare treat. And that’s exactly what Zoo Atlanta is offering animal lovers around the world to do. The zoo announced Monday it would allow people to name its new
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The World We Share, USAPresident-elect Donald Trump announced that the US ambassador to the UN will be South Carolina Novernor Nikki Haley. Haley, now in her second term as governor and a former member of the House of Representatives. Israel supporters in Washington praised the pick, citing her pro-Israel, anti-BDS bona fides. The Republican Jewish Coalition called the choice
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International, USAHillary Clinton is being pushed by computer scientists and lawyers to challenge the presidential election results in three key swing states, two of which Donald Trump won two weeks ago. While one member of that group said in an online post Wednesday that the results were “probably not” hacked, he advised Clinton to file for
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USAThe White House on Wednesday welcomed the signing of a military intelligence sharing agreement between South Korea and Japan, saying it will bolster three-way cooperation between the two allies and the U.S. in defending against North Korea. Earlier in the day, Seoul and Tokyo formally signed the information sharing accord, known as the General Security
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International, USASAN JOSE, November 23, 2016 – On Thanksgiving Day, most American citizens partake in some sort of a meal, or even a feast to commemorate the holiday. Most likely, many will express personal gratitude for perceived blessings from throughout the year. Yet, the original significance of this harvest festival or celebration of life can easily
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USALots of people are worried that Donald Trump was serious when he said he would ban all Muslims from entering the United States. And that’s especially true for some of the Christians who are helping Muslim refugees resettle in America. When Luke Keller woke up to the news that Trump would be president, he picked
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USABy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — There’s a lot more noise than meaningful action in politics. Some are saying that Donald Trump is the best example. Others argue that Benyamin Netanyahu and Barack Obama are close competitors. The vast bulk of government isn’t these stars at the top. They, and the people they appoint, can’t possibly
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International, Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, USAWASHINGTON—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, USAORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday threw out the death penalty of a man convicted of murdering a state prison guard with a knife, ruling that because the jury did not unanimously recommend a death sentence, he should get a new penalty phase. The ruling appeared to strike down the death penalty
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USAWASHINGTON — 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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USAThe 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, USAWith 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, USAMaggiano’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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