International

Larry David reveals family ties to Bernie Sanders

Comedian who played Democratic senator in ‘Saturday Night Live’ sketches says the two are ‘third cousins or something’ By Stuart Winer Larry David played democratic candidate Bernie Sanders in a Saturday Night Live skit of the first 2016 Democratic Presidential Debate, October 17, 2015 (Screenshot from YouTube) Veteran comedian Larry David revealed Wednesday that he […]

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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Op-Ed: Trump’s denunciations of Sessions make him look guilty

The ugly spectacle of Donald Trump trying to bully Attorney General Jeff Sessions into resigning leads inevitably to one question: What is the president afraid of? Why has Trump unleashed a flood of verbal and twitter abuse against Sessions, one of his earliest and most loyal supporters, a man beloved by Trump’s base and backed

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International, USA

After Tourist’s Death At Mexico Resort, US Issues Travel Warning

The United States issued a travel warning Wednesday urging caution to any U.S. citizens traveling to Mexico. The State Department said those who drink alcohol in Mexico should “do so in moderation” and “stop and seek medical attention if you begin to feel ill.” The statement appeared to refer to the possibility of tainted drinks

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International, Travel and Food

Trump looks for revenge on Murkowski after health care vote; Alaska projects in jeopardy: Report

Long-awaited projects in Alaska – including the potentially life-saving King Cove road and oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge – are now in jeopardy as President Trump reportedly looks for revenge on the state and Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski in particular after her vote against the GOP health care bill earlier this week.

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USA

Warfare in the West Wing breaks into the open as Scaramucci takes aim at Priebus

WASHINGTON — A knife fight for control of the West Wing broke into the open Thursday morning as President Donald Trump’s new communications director Anthony Scaramucci lashed out at White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus in a televised interview, accusing Priebus of leaking and standing in the way of Trump’s agenda. “The fish stinks

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USA

Religious-Zionist rabbis back decision to block gay adoption

In letter to justice minister, religious leaders object to policies calls that ‘run contrary to human morality’ By Stuart Winer Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked attends a Constitution, Law, and Justice, Committee meeting in the Knesset on July 9, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) Dozens of religious-Zionist rabbis declared their support for Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked’s ruling against

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Middle East

Begin breaks ranks to oppose Jewish nation-state bill

Legislation must openly say it will safeguard the rights of minorities, insists maverick Likud lawmaker By Marissa Newman Likud MK Benny Begin speaks during a vote on the so-called Regulation Bill, controversial legislation that seeks to legitimize illegal West Bank outposts, in the Knesset on December 7, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) Maverick Likud MK Benny Begin

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Middle East

As debate opens on Obamacare bill, Senate quickly rejects the first Republican amendment

WASHINGTON—After Senate Republicans agreed to open debate Tuesday to overhaul the Affordable Care Act, they quickly shot down what was once their leading proposal for repealing and replacing Obamacare. Republicans rejected their revised bill, the Better Care Reconciliation Act, despite having added a provision from Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, favored by conservatives and another from

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USA

Palestinian leaders reject new Israeli measures at Jerusalem holy site

Israel’s removal of metal detectors from Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site has failed to appease Palestinians. Thousands prayed outside on Tuesday night, heeding a call not to enter in protest at Israel’s actions. Earlier Israel said it had decided to replace the detectors with what it calls “smart checking devices” at the site known to

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Middle East

His frustrations public, Tillerson tries to tamp down resignation speculation

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson held his first public event in five days Wednesday — a meeting with the visiting Lebanese prime minister — as aides try to quell speculation over whether he is considering resigning. Speculation about the possibility of a Tillerson resignation has been mounting as the secretary’s frustrations with life

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Middle East, USA

Lawmaker suspended from committee for boycott over gay adoption

Openly gay Likud MK Amir Ohana punished for skipping key Knesset votes in protest at government’s discriminatory policy By Times of Israel staff Likud Knesset Member Amir Ohana leads a House committee meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem on July 26, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) Likud’s first openly gay lawmaker was suspended from a powerful Knesset

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Middle East