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13 San Diego rabbis seek ‘black listing’

SAN DIEGO — Thirteen non-Orthodox rabbis, protesting the decision of Israel’s chief rabbi to not recognize certification of Jewish identity by certain American rabbis, have demanded that their names be added to Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau’s “black list.” A copy of their letter follows: Dear Israel Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau: We, the following […]

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Jewish Religion, Middle East, San Diego County, USA

Trump did discuss sanctions with Putin despite earlier denial, White House says

WASHINGTON — The White House on Monday flatly denied that any Trump campaign officials colluded with the Russian government to influence the election, while referring most questions about Donald Trump Jr.’s meeting with a Kremlin-backed lawyer to outside attorneys. Deputy White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders instead pointed to what she said was a

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International, USA

Majority of Republicans Say Colleges Are Bad For the US

The United States of America were much less divided just two years ago, when the majority of citizens largely agreed on some fundamental beliefs across party lines: of those, that higher education leads to a better nation. But in 2017, where it seems even nonpartisan issues and institutions have become boxed into sets of beliefs

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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Adam Schiff, California representative, dismisses cybersecurity partnership with Russia

The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said Sunday the Kremlin cannot be a “credible partner” in the type of cybersecurity pact floated by President Trump after his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany. U.S. intelligence agencies say Russia meddled in last year’s political campaign, prompting Mr.

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International, USA

With age-defying dominance, Jewish handball star David Fink a high-scorer at 39

Overcoming a finger injury that sidelined him almost a decade, the athlete is making a comeback you’ve got to see to believe By Rich Tenorio David Fink completed his most successful season in handball this year — and that’s saying something. For one glorious stretch during the World Players of Handball Race 4 Eight tour,

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Sports & Competitions, USA

Trump Jr. Promised Damaging Information About Clinton

Donald Trump Jr., President Donald Trump’s eldest son, said he was promised damaging information about then presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton ahead of a meeting with a Kremlin-linked Russian lawyer. Further details provided to The New York Times by three White House advisers briefed on the meeting suggest Trump Jr. was promised potentially damaging information about

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International, USA

Puppy Abandoned in Airport Bathroom With ‘No Other Option’ is Inundated With Love

The owner of Chewy the dog was not happy about abandoning him in the airport bathroom – but she didn’t think she had any other choice. The Chihuahua puppy was left in one of the restrooms of McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada with a note that read: “Hi! I’m Chewy! My owner was

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The World We Share, USA

Schumer calls on FDA to regulate ‘snortable chocolate’

NEW YORK – U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is urging federal regulators to look into a “snortable chocolate” powder, saying he’s worried that it could prove harmful and is being marketed like a drug. In a letter Saturday, the New York Democrat asked the Food and Drug Administration to investigate the use of caffeine in inhalable

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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Trump’s suggestion of working with Russia on cybersecurity is widely ridiculed

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s apparent endorsement of a proposed partnership with Russia on cybersecurity drew withering reviews Sunday from lawmakers, including several from his own party, while the president’s aides struggled to answer questions about how hard Trump pressed Russian President Vladimir Putin on Moscow’s meddling in last year’s U.S. presidential election. Trump’s encounter

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International, USA