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Around the World
U.S. just sent a carrier strike group to confront China
The U.S. Navy has dispatched a small armada to the South China Sea.
Scientific paper which says the human hand was designed by a 'Creator' sparks controversy
A recent scientific paper on the movement of the human hand has faced strong criticism for referring to a 'Creator' throughout.
North Korean leader wants nukes ready to fly
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered nuclear weapons to be readied for use, the state-controlled Korean Central News Agency reported Thursday.
Syria: Russian bombing ahead of peace talks prepares for future fighting
Despite the fragile cessation of hostilities over much of Syria, a steady barrage of Russian air strikes is still aimed at moderate and U.S.-supported rebel forces, further complicating desperately strained humanitarian relief efforts and preparing the way for a renewed offensive by the dictatorial regime of Bashar al-Assad, say experts keeping tabs on the air assault.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US military chief lands in Israel for talks with top officials
Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon met with US Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford on Thursday in Tel Aviv, discussing "strengthening defense and military ties" between the two allies and the situation in the Middle East, according to a Defense Ministry statement.
IAF receives first David's Sling defense system batteries
The Israeli Air Force on Wednesday was set to receive its first David's Sling batteries, the cutting-edge midrange missile defense system that has been in development since 2006 in a joint Israeli-American venture.
Two Arab Israelis charged with planning IS-linked attack in Israel
Two Arab citizens of Israel have been charged with having links to the Islamic State group planning a terror attack in Israel, Israeli media reported Thursday after a gag order was lifted.
Abbas hopes French peace initiative succeeds like Iran deal
Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas voiced hope on Tuesday that a French initiative to hold an international Middle East peace conference could lead to a solution like breakthrough talks on Iran's nuclear deal.

Inside the United States
Washington Supreme Court to hear appeal of florist fined for refusing to serve gay wedding
The Washington Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of a florist penalized for declining to prepare floral arrangements for a same-sex wedding.
Abortion clinic techs paid extra for number of fetal body parts they obtained
The House Select Investigative Panel on Infant Lives produced documents at its first hearing Wednesday showing that technicians at an abortion clinic were paid extra for the number of fetal body parts they obtained.
Police appeal to lawmakers for future options on arming drones
The drone discussion has been buzzing around the state Capitol for hearings this week.

U.S. Politics
N.Y. judge to decide latest Ted Cruz birther eligibility challenge
Expect another 'birther' ruling next week. A New York state judge told lawyers Thursday on both sides of the latest lawsuit asserting that Ted Cruz is ineligible to run for president that he needs the weekend to consider the matter and rule.
Little Marco, Lying Ted -- and Big Donald: Trump and Rubio trade playground insults at Republican debate
Divisions within the Republican party exploded into playground insults during Thursday night's debate, with Donald Trump repeatedly calling Marco Rubio 'Little Marco'.
Trump: 'Mitt chickened out'
Donald Trump on Thursday responded to Mitt Romney's decision to publicly trash his campaign by mocking Romney as someone who 'chickened out' of the 2016 race in deference to Jeb Bush, who abandoned his campaign in February.
Romney unloads on Trump: Con man, fake, phony, fraud
Mitt Romney warned Thursday that picking Donald Trump as the Republican nominee for the presidency would doom Republicans and greatly reduce the chances of American prosperity in the future.
DeLay: Trump 'could do great damage' to GOP
Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Texas, warned that a Donald Trump presidency is a threat to the Republican Party that could tear it to shreds.

Christian News
Franklin Graham calls for campaign truce, tells presidential candidates to stop their 'childish bickering'
Reverend Franklin Graham is sick and tired of hearing American presidential hopefuls tear each other to shreds just so they can get ahead in the election race, and this is why he is calling for a campaign truce.