SAN 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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USAHundreds of people fled their homes in the northern Israeli city of Haifa on Thursday, as reservists were called in to help firefighters struggling to contain rapidly spreading bushfires. Authorities ordered the evacuation of many neighbourhoods as smoke spread over the city. At least 17 people were hospitalised for smoke inhalation with reports that some
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Middle EastLots 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, USAA 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 HistoryORLANDO, 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, USAThousands 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 EastMaggiano’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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USAPresident-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, USALaurie 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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