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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
In shock vote, Britain votes to leave the European Union
The voters of the United Kingdom spoke Thursday and, to the surprise of pundits and their elected officials, declared that they want out of the European Union.
White House Admits Uranium at Iranian Facility Probably Tied to Weapons
Traces of man-made uranium were found at the Parchin facility, southeast of Tehran, by investigators from the International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, as part of an investigation tied to the landmark nuclear deal reached last July between Iran and global powers.
Russia Seen Putting New Nuclear-Capable Missiles Along NATO Border By 2019
Russia is likely to deploy advanced nuclear-capable missiles in its European exclave of Kaliningrad by 2019, casting the move as a reply to a US-backed missile shield, and may one day put them in Crimea too, sources close to its military predict.
Worst tornado to hit China province in 50 years kills at least 78
Severe weather in eastern China churned up a tornado that killed nearly 100 people on Thursday and seriously injured hundreds more, officials said.
Lawmakers Seek to Re-Open 'Flawed' Iran Nuclear Weapons Investigation
U.S. lawmakers and foreign policy insiders are calling on the international community to re-open its 'flawed' investigation into Iran's past nuclear weapons research, according to conversations with multiple sources who say the extent of Iran's past nuclear work is likely much larger than previously believed.
Putin considers Russia-China interaction important factor of global stability
Cooperation of Moscow and Beijing in global affairs is an important element of global stability, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with China's Xinhua news agency shortly before his visit to China on June 24-25.
Iceland's Hekla volcano 'ready to blow'
A geophysics professor from the University of Iceland has warned people not to travel up Hekla volcano in South Iceland as it could erupt at any moment.
Soros Emerges as Key Driver of E.U. 'Remain' Campaign
Although the British seemed ready to vote in the Brexit referendum to 'Remain' in the European Union, an intense 'Act of God' storm system is set to favor a vote for the 'Leave' campaign by bringing a month's worth of rain in 'just three hours' on voting day.
Moscow Building Spy Site in Nicaragua
The Russian government is building an electronic intelligence-gathering facility in Nicaragua as part of Moscow's efforts to increase military and intelligence activities in the Western Hemisphere.
In Latin America, requests for abortions rise as Zika spreads
In Latin American countries, where abortion is highly restricted if not downright illegal, pregnant women are seeking abortions at significantly higher rates, a new study shows.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Obama Wants to Stop Subsidizing Israel's Defense Industry
If you want to understand just how special the U.S.-Israel relationship really is, look no further than the annual aid package. Israel is not only the greatest beneficiary of U.S. defense assistance, but also the only one allowed to spend a portion of that assistance on weapons and equipment from its own industry. Everyone else has to buy American.
Abbas: Stop global terrorism by ending the Israeli occupation of Palestine
Global terrorism will end if the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is resolved, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday as he condemned all forms of such violence.
Inside the United States
Deadlocked Supreme Court blocks Obama on immigration
The Supreme Court dealt a critical blow to President Obama's immigration policies on Thursday, deadlocking in a 4-4 decision over two controversial programs the White House wants to implement.
Files show hundreds of US Terrorist plots, refugee connection
Newly obtained congressional data shows hundreds of terror plots have been stopped in the U.S. since 9/11 – mostly involving foreign-born suspects, including dozens of refugees.
Freddie Gray Van Driver Found Not Guilty On All Charges
Officer Caesar Goodson, who was driving the police van inside which Freddie Gray suffered his fatal neck injury last April, has been found not guilty of second-degree 'depraved heart' murder by Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Barry Williams.
Bipartisan gun control plan survives Senate test vote
A bipartisan measure aimed at preventing terrorist suspects from buying firearms survived a procedural vote in the Senate on Thursday, a sign of possible progress on the issue of gun control that dominated Congress all week.
Jobless claims fall to 259,000, lowest since April
New claims for unemployment benefits dropped to 259,000 in the second full week of June, the Labor Department reported Thursday, down from 277,000 a week earlier and the lowest level since April.
U.S. Health Fraud Stings Net 301 People This Year, Most Ever
The U.S. charged 301 people this year in a series of medical fraud sting operations, the most ever, for allegedly running scams that bilked the government out of $900 million.
California's skyrocketing housing costs, taxes prompt exodus of residents
During the 12 months ending June 30, the number of people leaving California for another state exceeded by 61,100 the number who moved here from elsewhere in the U.S., according to state Finance Department statistics. The so-called 'net outward migration' was the largest since 2011, when 63,300 more people fled California than entered.
Tornadoes, hail possible as storms move through Midwest
Powerful storms threatened to bring hurricane-force winds, tornadoes and golf ball-sized hail to parts of the Midwest on Wednesday, including the Chicago area.
U.S. Politics
Trump announces he's forgiven $50 million loan to own campaign
Donald Trump announced Thursday he has forgiven $50 million in loans he made to his own campaign as he ramps up fundraising.
Analysts say Trump not paying himself salary to run, despite FEC filings
Despite multiple listings of his own name as a recipient of expenditures by his presidential campaign, presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump is not paying himself a salary to run for the nation's highest office, federal campaign finance officials and legal experts told Fox News.
Hillary Email Server Hacked After Security Features Temporarily Disabled
State Department staffers wrestled for weeks in December 2010 over a serious technical problem with then-Secretary Hillary Clinton's home email server, causing them to temporarily disable security features that left the server more vulnerable to hackers, according to emails released Wednesday.
Christian News
Franklin Graham on Orlando Shooting: Obama Going Out of His Way to Give Islam a Pass
Evangelist Franklin Graham blasted the Obama administration for editing out references to Islam from the transcript of the Orlando shooter's 911 calls before he killed 49 people and injured 53 others in a gay nightclub. Graham praised House Speaker Paul Ryan for insisting on the full transcript, which reveals the attacker's religious motivation.
Around the World
In shock vote, Britain votes to leave the European Union
The voters of the United Kingdom spoke Thursday and, to the surprise of pundits and their elected officials, declared that they want out of the European Union.
White House Admits Uranium at Iranian Facility Probably Tied to Weapons
Traces of man-made uranium were found at the Parchin facility, southeast of Tehran, by investigators from the International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, as part of an investigation tied to the landmark nuclear deal reached last July between Iran and global powers.
Russia Seen Putting New Nuclear-Capable Missiles Along NATO Border By 2019
Russia is likely to deploy advanced nuclear-capable missiles in its European exclave of Kaliningrad by 2019, casting the move as a reply to a US-backed missile shield, and may one day put them in Crimea too, sources close to its military predict.
Worst tornado to hit China province in 50 years kills at least 78
Severe weather in eastern China churned up a tornado that killed nearly 100 people on Thursday and seriously injured hundreds more, officials said.
Lawmakers Seek to Re-Open 'Flawed' Iran Nuclear Weapons Investigation
U.S. lawmakers and foreign policy insiders are calling on the international community to re-open its 'flawed' investigation into Iran's past nuclear weapons research, according to conversations with multiple sources who say the extent of Iran's past nuclear work is likely much larger than previously believed.
Putin considers Russia-China interaction important factor of global stability
Cooperation of Moscow and Beijing in global affairs is an important element of global stability, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with China's Xinhua news agency shortly before his visit to China on June 24-25.
Iceland's Hekla volcano 'ready to blow'
A geophysics professor from the University of Iceland has warned people not to travel up Hekla volcano in South Iceland as it could erupt at any moment.
Soros Emerges as Key Driver of E.U. 'Remain' Campaign
Although the British seemed ready to vote in the Brexit referendum to 'Remain' in the European Union, an intense 'Act of God' storm system is set to favor a vote for the 'Leave' campaign by bringing a month's worth of rain in 'just three hours' on voting day.
Moscow Building Spy Site in Nicaragua
The Russian government is building an electronic intelligence-gathering facility in Nicaragua as part of Moscow's efforts to increase military and intelligence activities in the Western Hemisphere.
In Latin America, requests for abortions rise as Zika spreads
In Latin American countries, where abortion is highly restricted if not downright illegal, pregnant women are seeking abortions at significantly higher rates, a new study shows.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Obama Wants to Stop Subsidizing Israel's Defense Industry
If you want to understand just how special the U.S.-Israel relationship really is, look no further than the annual aid package. Israel is not only the greatest beneficiary of U.S. defense assistance, but also the only one allowed to spend a portion of that assistance on weapons and equipment from its own industry. Everyone else has to buy American.
Abbas: Stop global terrorism by ending the Israeli occupation of Palestine
Global terrorism will end if the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is resolved, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday as he condemned all forms of such violence.
Inside the United States
Deadlocked Supreme Court blocks Obama on immigration
The Supreme Court dealt a critical blow to President Obama's immigration policies on Thursday, deadlocking in a 4-4 decision over two controversial programs the White House wants to implement.
Files show hundreds of US Terrorist plots, refugee connection
Newly obtained congressional data shows hundreds of terror plots have been stopped in the U.S. since 9/11 – mostly involving foreign-born suspects, including dozens of refugees.
Freddie Gray Van Driver Found Not Guilty On All Charges
Officer Caesar Goodson, who was driving the police van inside which Freddie Gray suffered his fatal neck injury last April, has been found not guilty of second-degree 'depraved heart' murder by Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Barry Williams.
Bipartisan gun control plan survives Senate test vote
A bipartisan measure aimed at preventing terrorist suspects from buying firearms survived a procedural vote in the Senate on Thursday, a sign of possible progress on the issue of gun control that dominated Congress all week.
Jobless claims fall to 259,000, lowest since April
New claims for unemployment benefits dropped to 259,000 in the second full week of June, the Labor Department reported Thursday, down from 277,000 a week earlier and the lowest level since April.
U.S. Health Fraud Stings Net 301 People This Year, Most Ever
The U.S. charged 301 people this year in a series of medical fraud sting operations, the most ever, for allegedly running scams that bilked the government out of $900 million.
California's skyrocketing housing costs, taxes prompt exodus of residents
During the 12 months ending June 30, the number of people leaving California for another state exceeded by 61,100 the number who moved here from elsewhere in the U.S., according to state Finance Department statistics. The so-called 'net outward migration' was the largest since 2011, when 63,300 more people fled California than entered.
Tornadoes, hail possible as storms move through Midwest
Powerful storms threatened to bring hurricane-force winds, tornadoes and golf ball-sized hail to parts of the Midwest on Wednesday, including the Chicago area.
U.S. Politics
Trump announces he's forgiven $50 million loan to own campaign
Donald Trump announced Thursday he has forgiven $50 million in loans he made to his own campaign as he ramps up fundraising.
Analysts say Trump not paying himself salary to run, despite FEC filings
Despite multiple listings of his own name as a recipient of expenditures by his presidential campaign, presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump is not paying himself a salary to run for the nation's highest office, federal campaign finance officials and legal experts told Fox News.
Hillary Email Server Hacked After Security Features Temporarily Disabled
State Department staffers wrestled for weeks in December 2010 over a serious technical problem with then-Secretary Hillary Clinton's home email server, causing them to temporarily disable security features that left the server more vulnerable to hackers, according to emails released Wednesday.
Christian News
Franklin Graham on Orlando Shooting: Obama Going Out of His Way to Give Islam a Pass
Evangelist Franklin Graham blasted the Obama administration for editing out references to Islam from the transcript of the Orlando shooter's 911 calls before he killed 49 people and injured 53 others in a gay nightclub. Graham praised House Speaker Paul Ryan for insisting on the full transcript, which reveals the attacker's religious motivation.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Brexit polls split as Britain prepares to vote in EU referendum
Britons are preparing to head to the polls Thursday to decide whether the country will remain in the European Union, a decision advance surveys indicate is not a foregone conclusion.
Accompanied by Migrants, Pope Francis Says ‘a Christian Lets Everybody Come’
In a striking gesture Wednesday, Pope Francis invited fourteen African migrants to join him on the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica, urging Europe to open its doors to more refugees.
EU envisions China free-trade pact
The European Commission adopted on Wednesday (22 June) the main principles of a new EU template for China relations, which include the possibility of a free-trade agreement.
North Korea touts ability to attack 'American bastards'
North Korea stated it has secured the capability to attack U.S. military bases in the Pacific a day after South Korea confirmed Pyongyang had test launched two mid-range ballistic missiles.
Islamic State militants push back in Syria, Iraq and Libya
Even as internationally backed forces chip away at Islamic State-held territory in Syria, Iraq and Libya, the militants have demonstrated a stubborn resilience this week in the face of recent losses.
On eve of defining British EU referendum, rivals race for final votes
British Prime Minister David Cameron and his euroskeptic opponents made final pitches for wavering voters on Wednesday on the eve of a defining referendum on European Union membership with the outcome still too close to call.
Iranian navy announces 20 military drills over coming months
The Iranian Navy announced this week that it will conduct 20 military drills over the next nine months.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel worried Quartet report could be basis of significant UN Security Council resolution
Israel is concerned that the highly anticipated Quartet document could be the core of a new United Nations Security Council resolution to replace UNSC Resolution 242, which until now has been the basis for Mid-East diplomacy since 1967.
Israeli Pres. Rivlin: French plan seeks peace talks 'for negotiations' sake’
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Wednesday told members of the European Parliament that international efforts to broker an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement — including the most recent French initiative — were “negotiations for negotiations’ sake,” and therefore doomed to fail.
Israel seeks to postpone publication of Quartet report
Israel has launched diplomatic efforts aimed at halting the publication of a report by the Quartet (an international diplomatic body comprised of the United Nations, the European Union, the United States, and Russia. Its purpose is to oversee the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and attempt to end the conflict), which is expected to blame Israel for the current impasse in the peace process with the Palestinians.
EU rejects 'offensive' comments made by Israeli official on 'colonial' policies
The European Union on Wednesday dismissed criticism by an Israeli official who called EU policies on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict 'colonial', saying the comments were 'offensive, inaccurate and inappropriate.'
Netanyahu to meet Kerry in Rome to discuss peace talks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to meet US Secretary of State John Kerry in Rome amid growing international pressure for the resumption of peace talks with the Palestinians.
Nearly 50% of Jerusalem residents living in poverty
Approximately half of the capital's total population, including 82% of east Jerusalem residents, live below the poverty level as of 2014, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics and National Insurance Institute.
Inside the United States
Pentagon close to repealing transgender ban
A Pentagon policy allowing transgender troops to serve openly is in the final stages of approval and is expected to be released within weeks, according to Defense Department sources.
Two wildfires in California could soon merge into mega-fire
Two wildfires that together burned 7 square miles and drove several hundred people from their homes in foothill suburbs of Los Angeles were growing fast and surging closer to each other.
Democrats effectively shut down U.S. House with 'No Bill, No Break' sit-in for gun control
Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives, including some of the party's leaders, set on a new path Wednesday to force the Republican-controlled chamber to take gun control more seriously in the wake of the Orlando shootings.
The president just signed a law that affects nearly every product you use
President Obama signed a bill into law Wednesday that places stronger regulations on chemicals present in nearly every product Americans use, including detergents, clothing, paint thinners, cleansers and automobiles.
Google -- The World's Biggest Censor
The company maintains at least nine different blacklists that impact our lives, generally without input or authority from any outside advisory group, industry association or government agency. Google is not the only company suppressing content on the internet. Reddit has frequently been accused of banning postings on specific topics, and a recent report suggests that Facebook has been deleting conservative news stories from its newsfeed, a practice that might have a significant effect on public opinion - even on voting. Google, though, is currently the biggest bully on the block.
U.S. Politics
Nearly Quarter of Sanders Supporters Will Vote For Trump
Nearly a quarter of those who support Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) for president will vote for presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump in the general election while almost half of them will not support Hillary Clinton in November, according to a recent Bloomberg Politics poll.
Trump tells evangelicals he will appoint pro-life justice, protect religious freedoms
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with a large group of conservative religious leaders in New York, where he offered reassurances about his potential administration and appeared to question Hillary Clinton's religious views.
Trump: 'We Got Here Because We Switched From A Policy Of Americanism To A Policy Of Globalism'
Donald Trump attacked Hillary Clinton as an anti-American globalist in a major speech in New York Wednesday.
Christian News
India: Man beaten for defending Christian cemetery
Last month in Punjab state, India, a Christian was severely beaten after he protested the desecration of a Christian graveyard by local Hindus.
Egyptian mob reportedly burns 80 Christian homes on rumor of new church
An angry crowd of Muslims reportedly looted and burned the homes of 80 Christian families in an Egyptian village Friday after rumors circulated that they wanted to build a church.
Precedent-Setting Bill Denying Christian Colleges Religious Freedom Inches Forward
A California state bill that would virtually strip Christian colleges of the right to operate according to their religious beliefs appears to be inching forward.
Around the World
Brexit polls split as Britain prepares to vote in EU referendum
Britons are preparing to head to the polls Thursday to decide whether the country will remain in the European Union, a decision advance surveys indicate is not a foregone conclusion.
Accompanied by Migrants, Pope Francis Says ‘a Christian Lets Everybody Come’
In a striking gesture Wednesday, Pope Francis invited fourteen African migrants to join him on the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica, urging Europe to open its doors to more refugees.
EU envisions China free-trade pact
The European Commission adopted on Wednesday (22 June) the main principles of a new EU template for China relations, which include the possibility of a free-trade agreement.
North Korea touts ability to attack 'American bastards'
North Korea stated it has secured the capability to attack U.S. military bases in the Pacific a day after South Korea confirmed Pyongyang had test launched two mid-range ballistic missiles.
Islamic State militants push back in Syria, Iraq and Libya
Even as internationally backed forces chip away at Islamic State-held territory in Syria, Iraq and Libya, the militants have demonstrated a stubborn resilience this week in the face of recent losses.
On eve of defining British EU referendum, rivals race for final votes
British Prime Minister David Cameron and his euroskeptic opponents made final pitches for wavering voters on Wednesday on the eve of a defining referendum on European Union membership with the outcome still too close to call.
Iranian navy announces 20 military drills over coming months
The Iranian Navy announced this week that it will conduct 20 military drills over the next nine months.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel worried Quartet report could be basis of significant UN Security Council resolution
Israel is concerned that the highly anticipated Quartet document could be the core of a new United Nations Security Council resolution to replace UNSC Resolution 242, which until now has been the basis for Mid-East diplomacy since 1967.
Israeli Pres. Rivlin: French plan seeks peace talks 'for negotiations' sake’
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Wednesday told members of the European Parliament that international efforts to broker an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement — including the most recent French initiative — were “negotiations for negotiations’ sake,” and therefore doomed to fail.
Israel seeks to postpone publication of Quartet report
Israel has launched diplomatic efforts aimed at halting the publication of a report by the Quartet (an international diplomatic body comprised of the United Nations, the European Union, the United States, and Russia. Its purpose is to oversee the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and attempt to end the conflict), which is expected to blame Israel for the current impasse in the peace process with the Palestinians.
EU rejects 'offensive' comments made by Israeli official on 'colonial' policies
The European Union on Wednesday dismissed criticism by an Israeli official who called EU policies on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict 'colonial', saying the comments were 'offensive, inaccurate and inappropriate.'
Netanyahu to meet Kerry in Rome to discuss peace talks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to meet US Secretary of State John Kerry in Rome amid growing international pressure for the resumption of peace talks with the Palestinians.
Nearly 50% of Jerusalem residents living in poverty
Approximately half of the capital's total population, including 82% of east Jerusalem residents, live below the poverty level as of 2014, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics and National Insurance Institute.
Inside the United States
Pentagon close to repealing transgender ban
A Pentagon policy allowing transgender troops to serve openly is in the final stages of approval and is expected to be released within weeks, according to Defense Department sources.
Two wildfires in California could soon merge into mega-fire
Two wildfires that together burned 7 square miles and drove several hundred people from their homes in foothill suburbs of Los Angeles were growing fast and surging closer to each other.
Democrats effectively shut down U.S. House with 'No Bill, No Break' sit-in for gun control
Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives, including some of the party's leaders, set on a new path Wednesday to force the Republican-controlled chamber to take gun control more seriously in the wake of the Orlando shootings.
The president just signed a law that affects nearly every product you use
President Obama signed a bill into law Wednesday that places stronger regulations on chemicals present in nearly every product Americans use, including detergents, clothing, paint thinners, cleansers and automobiles.
Google -- The World's Biggest Censor
The company maintains at least nine different blacklists that impact our lives, generally without input or authority from any outside advisory group, industry association or government agency. Google is not the only company suppressing content on the internet. Reddit has frequently been accused of banning postings on specific topics, and a recent report suggests that Facebook has been deleting conservative news stories from its newsfeed, a practice that might have a significant effect on public opinion - even on voting. Google, though, is currently the biggest bully on the block.
U.S. Politics
Nearly Quarter of Sanders Supporters Will Vote For Trump
Nearly a quarter of those who support Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) for president will vote for presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump in the general election while almost half of them will not support Hillary Clinton in November, according to a recent Bloomberg Politics poll.
Trump tells evangelicals he will appoint pro-life justice, protect religious freedoms
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with a large group of conservative religious leaders in New York, where he offered reassurances about his potential administration and appeared to question Hillary Clinton's religious views.
Trump: 'We Got Here Because We Switched From A Policy Of Americanism To A Policy Of Globalism'
Donald Trump attacked Hillary Clinton as an anti-American globalist in a major speech in New York Wednesday.
Christian News
India: Man beaten for defending Christian cemetery
Last month in Punjab state, India, a Christian was severely beaten after he protested the desecration of a Christian graveyard by local Hindus.
Egyptian mob reportedly burns 80 Christian homes on rumor of new church
An angry crowd of Muslims reportedly looted and burned the homes of 80 Christian families in an Egyptian village Friday after rumors circulated that they wanted to build a church.
Precedent-Setting Bill Denying Christian Colleges Religious Freedom Inches Forward
A California state bill that would virtually strip Christian colleges of the right to operate according to their religious beliefs appears to be inching forward.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
With two days to go, Britain's EU referendum vote will determine the future of Europe
Opinion polls on Tuesday suggested growing support amongst Britons for staying in the European Union but the vote in two days time which will have far-reaching consequences for Britain and Europe remains on a knife edge.
Iranian navy announces 20 military drills over coming months
The Iranian Navy announced this week that it will conduct 20 military drills over the next nine months.
North Korea Test-Fires Two Mid-Range Missiles
North Korea has launched two mid-range missiles off its eastern coast, even though such attempts are banned by the UN.
E.U. agrees to extend Russia sanctions until January
European Union nations agreed Tuesday to extend sanctions against Russia until January, E.U. diplomats said, a show of unity despite growing dissent in Europe about whether to continue the measures much longer.
Europe worries Brexit vote could trigger a stampede of exits
Days ahead of Thursday's British referendum on whether to break free from the European Union, many here fear the decision could lead to the destruction of one of the most ambitious political projects since the Holy Roman Empire.
Architect: Demolish Churches, Replace With Mosques To Integrate Migrants
A prominent German architect has said that in order to better integrate migrants, churches should be demolished and very 'visible' mosques be built in their place.
Refugees at highest ever level, reaching 65 million, says UN
The number of people displaced by conflict is at the highest level ever recorded, the UN refugee agency says.
U.S., NATO allies plan to give corruption-plagued Afghanistan $15B without reform benchmarks
Afghanistan is primed to receive roughly $15 billion from the U.S. and its NATO allies through 2020 despite an extensive track record of fraud, waste and abuse.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US-Israel Sign Cyber Defense Declaration
Israel and the United States signed a cyber defense declaration Tuesday calling for real-time operational connectivity through respective Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTS) of both nations.
NATO chief says upping cooperation with Israel 'essential'
The head of NATO called for ramped up ties with Israel Tuesday, as President Rueven Rivlin visited the alliance's headquarters ahead of the creation of a mission for the Jewish state there.
Israel slams EU backing of international peace conference
The foreign ministers of the 28-member EU threw their support Monday behind the convening of an international peace conference at the end of the year, triggering an irritated response from Israel.
First F-35 fighter jet to be given to Israel today
The IDF will become the first country outside of the United States to possess the groundbreaking F-35 Lightning II fighter jet, which it will call the Adir.
Israeli military to investigate 'mistaken' killing of Palestinian teen
Israeli troops killed a Palestinian teenager Tuesday after apparently mistaking his group for stone-throwers as they returned from a swim, sparking anger and debate about the security forces' use of firearms.
Inside the United States
Senate will vote on gun control compromise bill
Senate Republican leaders said Tuesday they'll soon bring a compromise gun control bill to the floor, after lawmakers defeated four partisan gun measures in response to the latest in a string of mass shootings.
Two California men convicted of trying to aid Islamic State
Two Southern California men were convicted Tuesday of trying to become fighters for the Islamic State terrorist group.
Supreme Court ruling on police powers draws scathing dissents from justices
A divided Supreme Court bolstered police powers on Monday, ruling that evidence of a crime in some cases may be used against a defendant even if the police did something wrong or illegal in obtaining it.
Columnist fails gun check, blames store owners
A newspaper columnist is crying foul after a gun store rejected his application to purchase a firearm following a background check that uncovered his 'admitted history of alcohol abuse, and a charge for domestic battery involving his wife.'
Harry Reid: 'It's true' that GOP wants to sell guns to ISIS
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid stood by his colleagues who have accused Republicans of 'decid[ing] to sell weapons to ISIS' by opposing Democratic gun control policies.
Lynch to LGBT: 'We stand with you'
Attorney General Loretta Lynch told gay, bisexual and transgender people in Florida on Tuesday that the federal government supports them after the attack at a gay nightclub, not only in spirit, but with federal funds.
Fed's Yellen: US economy faces 'considerable uncertainty'
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen warned Tuesday that the US economy faces 'considerable uncertainty' from slower domestic activity and from a possible British vote to break with the European Union.
Goodbye, Password. Banks Opt to Scan Fingers and Faces Instead.
The banking password may be about to expire -- forever. Some of the nation's largest banks, acknowledging that traditional passwords are either too cumbersome or no longer secure, are increasingly using fingerprints, facial scans and other types of biometrics to safeguard accounts.
Man who went to the same mosque as Omar Mateen reported him to the FBI in 2014, but didn't believe he 'fit the profile'
A Muslim man who attended the same mosque as Omar Mateen reported him to the FBI two years before he would commit the worst mass shooting in America.
U.S. Politics
Hillary Clinton 'threw Bible at Secret Service agent's head'
Hillary Clinton threw a Bible at a Secret Service agent's head, it has been claimed.
Evangelical Leader: Trump Campaign Broken from the Inside
The Trump campaign is coming apart from the inside, according to Regent University's Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riano, and only the days ahead will show whether the candidate can bring people together, not only in his inner circle, but in the Republican Party.
After DNC attack, hacker Guccifer 2.0 claims Hillary Clinton 'dossier' leak
A hacker who goes by the name 'Guccifer 2.0' claims to have published a dossier of Hillary Clinton-related documents accessed during the recent attack on the Democratic National Committee's computers.
Bachmann, Dobson, Reed headline Trump evangelical advisory board
Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump rolled out his evangelical advisory board Tuesday as he looks to assuage conservatives and supporters of Sen. Ted Cruz to unify the GOP ahead of November.
Trump's Dead Broke Campaign Has Been Paying Trump's Companies (And Trump's Family) A Lot Of Money
Trump's campaign is ridiculously, embarrasingly, and humiliatingly broke. This much has been well-covered. Trump cannot raise money, the RNC cannot raise it on his behalf, and accordingly he has a paltry $1.2M cash on hand heading into the general. This is due largely to the fact that he was only able to raise an embarrassing $3.1M in the whole month of May... barely more than Ted Cruz raised in the first three days of May.
Christian News
Dawn of a New Friendship? Evangelicals Talk Trump after Big Meeting
Trump tried building trust with faith leaders Tuesday by focusing on issues that are of key importance of evangelical voters, like religious liberty. However, it is yet to be seen if he can get evangelical voters to unite around him in November.
Around the World
With two days to go, Britain's EU referendum vote will determine the future of Europe
Opinion polls on Tuesday suggested growing support amongst Britons for staying in the European Union but the vote in two days time which will have far-reaching consequences for Britain and Europe remains on a knife edge.
Iranian navy announces 20 military drills over coming months
The Iranian Navy announced this week that it will conduct 20 military drills over the next nine months.
North Korea Test-Fires Two Mid-Range Missiles
North Korea has launched two mid-range missiles off its eastern coast, even though such attempts are banned by the UN.
E.U. agrees to extend Russia sanctions until January
European Union nations agreed Tuesday to extend sanctions against Russia until January, E.U. diplomats said, a show of unity despite growing dissent in Europe about whether to continue the measures much longer.
Europe worries Brexit vote could trigger a stampede of exits
Days ahead of Thursday's British referendum on whether to break free from the European Union, many here fear the decision could lead to the destruction of one of the most ambitious political projects since the Holy Roman Empire.
Architect: Demolish Churches, Replace With Mosques To Integrate Migrants
A prominent German architect has said that in order to better integrate migrants, churches should be demolished and very 'visible' mosques be built in their place.
Refugees at highest ever level, reaching 65 million, says UN
The number of people displaced by conflict is at the highest level ever recorded, the UN refugee agency says.
U.S., NATO allies plan to give corruption-plagued Afghanistan $15B without reform benchmarks
Afghanistan is primed to receive roughly $15 billion from the U.S. and its NATO allies through 2020 despite an extensive track record of fraud, waste and abuse.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US-Israel Sign Cyber Defense Declaration
Israel and the United States signed a cyber defense declaration Tuesday calling for real-time operational connectivity through respective Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTS) of both nations.
NATO chief says upping cooperation with Israel 'essential'
The head of NATO called for ramped up ties with Israel Tuesday, as President Rueven Rivlin visited the alliance's headquarters ahead of the creation of a mission for the Jewish state there.
Israel slams EU backing of international peace conference
The foreign ministers of the 28-member EU threw their support Monday behind the convening of an international peace conference at the end of the year, triggering an irritated response from Israel.
First F-35 fighter jet to be given to Israel today
The IDF will become the first country outside of the United States to possess the groundbreaking F-35 Lightning II fighter jet, which it will call the Adir.
Israeli military to investigate 'mistaken' killing of Palestinian teen
Israeli troops killed a Palestinian teenager Tuesday after apparently mistaking his group for stone-throwers as they returned from a swim, sparking anger and debate about the security forces' use of firearms.
Inside the United States
Senate will vote on gun control compromise bill
Senate Republican leaders said Tuesday they'll soon bring a compromise gun control bill to the floor, after lawmakers defeated four partisan gun measures in response to the latest in a string of mass shootings.
Two California men convicted of trying to aid Islamic State
Two Southern California men were convicted Tuesday of trying to become fighters for the Islamic State terrorist group.
Supreme Court ruling on police powers draws scathing dissents from justices
A divided Supreme Court bolstered police powers on Monday, ruling that evidence of a crime in some cases may be used against a defendant even if the police did something wrong or illegal in obtaining it.
Columnist fails gun check, blames store owners
A newspaper columnist is crying foul after a gun store rejected his application to purchase a firearm following a background check that uncovered his 'admitted history of alcohol abuse, and a charge for domestic battery involving his wife.'
Harry Reid: 'It's true' that GOP wants to sell guns to ISIS
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid stood by his colleagues who have accused Republicans of 'decid[ing] to sell weapons to ISIS' by opposing Democratic gun control policies.
Lynch to LGBT: 'We stand with you'
Attorney General Loretta Lynch told gay, bisexual and transgender people in Florida on Tuesday that the federal government supports them after the attack at a gay nightclub, not only in spirit, but with federal funds.
Fed's Yellen: US economy faces 'considerable uncertainty'
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen warned Tuesday that the US economy faces 'considerable uncertainty' from slower domestic activity and from a possible British vote to break with the European Union.
Goodbye, Password. Banks Opt to Scan Fingers and Faces Instead.
The banking password may be about to expire -- forever. Some of the nation's largest banks, acknowledging that traditional passwords are either too cumbersome or no longer secure, are increasingly using fingerprints, facial scans and other types of biometrics to safeguard accounts.
Man who went to the same mosque as Omar Mateen reported him to the FBI in 2014, but didn't believe he 'fit the profile'
A Muslim man who attended the same mosque as Omar Mateen reported him to the FBI two years before he would commit the worst mass shooting in America.
U.S. Politics
Hillary Clinton 'threw Bible at Secret Service agent's head'
Hillary Clinton threw a Bible at a Secret Service agent's head, it has been claimed.
Evangelical Leader: Trump Campaign Broken from the Inside
The Trump campaign is coming apart from the inside, according to Regent University's Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riano, and only the days ahead will show whether the candidate can bring people together, not only in his inner circle, but in the Republican Party.
After DNC attack, hacker Guccifer 2.0 claims Hillary Clinton 'dossier' leak
A hacker who goes by the name 'Guccifer 2.0' claims to have published a dossier of Hillary Clinton-related documents accessed during the recent attack on the Democratic National Committee's computers.
Bachmann, Dobson, Reed headline Trump evangelical advisory board
Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump rolled out his evangelical advisory board Tuesday as he looks to assuage conservatives and supporters of Sen. Ted Cruz to unify the GOP ahead of November.
Trump's Dead Broke Campaign Has Been Paying Trump's Companies (And Trump's Family) A Lot Of Money
Trump's campaign is ridiculously, embarrasingly, and humiliatingly broke. This much has been well-covered. Trump cannot raise money, the RNC cannot raise it on his behalf, and accordingly he has a paltry $1.2M cash on hand heading into the general. This is due largely to the fact that he was only able to raise an embarrassing $3.1M in the whole month of May... barely more than Ted Cruz raised in the first three days of May.
Christian News
Dawn of a New Friendship? Evangelicals Talk Trump after Big Meeting
Trump tried building trust with faith leaders Tuesday by focusing on issues that are of key importance of evangelical voters, like religious liberty. However, it is yet to be seen if he can get evangelical voters to unite around him in November.