Gaza officials say at least 30 killed in bombing of refugee camp ASHDOD, Israel — Officials in Gaza say at least 30 people, including children, were killed in the bombing of a refugee camp in northern Gaza. The Palestinian Civil Defense in the Jabalia refugee camp, located north of Gaza …
Read More »Michigan State ‘deeply sorry’ for Hitler image displayed before football game
Michigan State University apologized for images of Adolf Hitler that were displayed on the video boards at its football stadium before a game Saturday night. On Sunday evening, a university official said an an unnamed employee was connected to the incident, but it didn’t make clear if it was intentional …
Read More »These 9 candidates have joined the House speaker race after Jim Jordan dropped out
House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik on Sunday announced in a post to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, that nine candidates have joined the race for speaker after Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, dropped his bid last week. Stefanik noted the deadline to announce a speaker bid was at …
Read More »If McCarthy was speaker, how would he have responded to the Israel-Hamas war?
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Blinken ‘hopeful’ Hamas will release more hostages but ‘acts are what speak, not words’ 01:42 Full Panel: Biden told Israel ‘don’t make the same’ mistakes U.S. did after 9/11 05:57 Now Playing If McCarthy was …
Read More »Can Qatar’s diplomacy free more hostages and avert an all-out war?
Qatar played a central role in securing the surprise release Friday of an American mother and daughter held hostage by Hamas. Now that Judith Raanan and her daughter, Natalie, are free, the hope is that the release of more captives by Hamas “could lead to wider dialogue or mediation,” aimed …
Read More »Manhunt for suspect in ‘targeted’ killing of Maryland judge continues; $10K reward offered
A $10,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of a man accused of fatally shooting a Maryland judge in a “targeted attack” outside his home. The U.S. Marshals Service said Friday that it is seeking the public’s help in finding Pedro Argote, 49, who is …
Read More »Detroit synagogue president found fatally stabbed outside her home
A Detroit synagogue president was found fatally stabbed outside her home Saturday morning. Samantha Woll, 40, led the congregation of Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue. The synagogue confirmed Woll’s death Saturday in a statement writing, “We are shocked and saddened to learn of the unexpected death of Samantha Woll, our Board …
Read More »Saving money to buy a house? Your dollar goes half as far as it did at the end of 2020, new data shows
A tough market for homebuyers keeps getting tougher as the combination of rising prices and climbing mortgage rates makes it even harder to afford a home, new data shows. In spite of these challenges, people are still buying homes. About 4 million are sold every month. But to a shocking …
Read More »Relief over hostage release; Gaza border set to open
Diplomatic efforts underway to release more hostages from Hamas Secretary of State Antony Blinken is now saying the focus is on the 10 additional Americans who remain unaccounted for along with around 200 others allegedly taken by Hamas. NBC News’ Andrea Mitchell reports on the diplomatic efforts underway. Israel issues …
Read More »What we know on the two U.S. hostages released by Hamas
Judith Raanan and her daughter, Natalie, had been living a typical American life in the Chicago suburb of Evanston for many years before the unthinkable happened. Judith, a 59-year-old artist, never missed a Sabbath service at her synagogue. Natalie, 17, had just graduated from Deerfield High School and hoped to …
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