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UN Demands Israel Withdraw From Occupied Palestinian Territories
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) overwhelmingly voted to adopt a nonbinding Palestinian resolution, calling on Israel to "end without delay unlawful presence in the occupied Palestinian territory" within a year or face consequences, including embargoes.
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:35:10 EDT
Trump Asks If Harris Will Resign Over Iran Spying
Donald Trump asked if Vice President Kamala Harris will "resign in disgrace" from politics after the FBI said Iranian hackers sought to interest President Joe Biden's campaign in information stolen from the former president's campaign.
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:31:08 EDT
Jimmy Carter, Nearly 100, to Get Holbrooke Award From Hospice
Less than two weeks before his 100th birthday, former President Jimmy Carter is receiving a lifetime achievement award from the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation, which has set aside its longstanding rule that the winner accept the honor in person.
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:04:26 EDT
CAIR Poll: Muslims Backing Jill Stein in Blow to VP Harris
Arab-American and Muslim voters angry at U.S. support for Israel's offensive in Gaza are shunning Democrat Kamala Harris in the presidential race to back third-party candidate Jill Stein in numbers that could deny Harris victories in battleground states.
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:01:43 EDT
GOP Bill Seeks Equal Secret Service Protection for Trump
House Republicans are seeking to fast-track legislation that would give presidential candidates the same level of Secret Service protection as sitting presidents receive, after two assassination attempts against former President Donald Trump, the GOP nominee.
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:57:55 EDT
US General: Russian Military Getting Bigger, Stronger
Russia's military has grown in both size and strength since invading Ukraine in February 2022, the commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Africa said Tuesday.
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:38:17 EDT
VP Harris, Oprah to Hold Virtual Event Aimed at Battleground States
Democrat presidential candidate Kamala Harris will join celebrity billionaire Oprah Winfrey for an online event with grassroots groups Thursday to rally support in battleground states.
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:34:38 EDT
New York Times: Trump, Harris Tied at 47 Percent
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are deadlocked nationally among likely voters, according to a new set of polls from The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Siena College.
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:30:11 EDT
Israel Proposes 'Safe Passage Deal' to End War in Gaza
Israel has submitted a new proposal to the United States to end the war in Gaza by freeing all of the remaining hostages held by Hamas and allowing the terror group's leader Yahya Sinwar to exit the enclave, Kan News reported on Thursday.
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:09:08 EDT
EU to Send $178 Million of Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine
The sum of 160 million euros (around $178 million U.S.) from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets will be allocated to meet Ukraine's urgent humanitarian needs for this winter, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday.
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 07:56:32 EDT
US Keeps Missile System in Philippines as China Tensions Rise
The United States has no immediate plans to withdraw a mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines, despite Chinese demands, and is testing the feasibility of its use in a regional conflict, sources with knowledge of the matter said.
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 07:39:02 EDT
Israel Thwarts Assassination Plot, Bombs Lebanon After Radio Blasts
Israel bombed southern Lebanon on Thursday and said it had thwarted an Iran-backed assassination plot, a day after explosions of Hezbollah radios that came on the heels of blasts in booby trapped pagers, setting the foes hurtling toward war.
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 07:27:34 EDT
Space Force Too Small to Keep Pace With Threats, Military Experts Warn
Threats from China and Russia to America's space infrastructure and that of its allies continue to grow.
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 07:13:48 EDT
Dem Legal Activists Object to GOP Election Integrity Lawsuits
Donald Trump and his Republican allies are ratcheting up election integrity protections ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election, warning of widespread voting by non-citizens in a series of lawsuits.
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 06:51:58 EDT
Study: Obamacare Has US Health Care Dead Last Among Wealthy Nations
Under more than 10 years of Obamacare, Americans now have the worst health care among the world's wealthy nations, according to a new study.
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:28:13 EDT
FBI Thwarts Major Infrastructure Hacking Scheme by China
The FBI announced Wednesday it disrupted a major operation by Chinese hackers designed to infiltrate crucial infrastructure in the U.S. and overseas.
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:09:22 EDT
Scientific American Makes Second-Ever Presidential Endorsement
Scientific American has entered the political arena by endorsing Kamala Harris for the presidency. This is only the second time the esteemed science publication has made a presidential endorsement in its 179-year history, following its support for Joe Biden in 2020.
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 21:46:10 EDT
Ariz. GOP Election Official Backs Dem as Replacement
The Republican chair of Arizona's Maricopa County Board of Supervisors who lost his primary race endorsed a Democrat on Wednesday as his replacement.
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 21:34:34 EDT
House Bill Deports Illegals With Sex Offenses
The House approved a bill Wednesday requiring the federal government to deport illegal immigrants who have a history of sex offenses and domestic violence. Every Republican and 51 Democrats voted to pass the bill, which was introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C.
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 21:07:13 EDT
Lawmakers Race to Cover $3B VA Shortfall
Lawmakers are working to pass emergency legislation to cover a nearly $3 billion shortfall at the Department of Veterans Affairs.