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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russia deploys advanced anti-missile system to Syria for first time, US officials say
Russia has deployed an advanced anti-missile system to Syria for the first time, three US officials tell Fox News, the latest indication that Moscow continues to ramp up its military operations in Syria in support of President Bashar al-Assad.
U.S.-Russia Ties Crumble Under Weight of Syria, Nuclear Pact
Ties between Russia and the U.S. deteriorated further on Monday after the Obama administration proclaimed bilateral peace talks over Syria dead and Moscow suspended a 16-year-old treaty meant to reduce the risk of nuclear proliferation.
U.S.-Russia tension escalates as Putin ends nuclear cooperation
Tensions between the U.S. and Russia escalated Monday as the Obama administration suspended talks over Syria's civil war hours after Moscow announced it was ending cooperation with the U.S. on a 16-year-old program for the disposal of weapons-grade plutonium to curb the production of more nuclear bombs.
Powerful Hurricane Matthew a threat to Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba
Vulnerable Haiti braced for flash floods and violent winds from the extremely dangerous Hurricane Matthew as the powerful storm kept on a path early Monday aiming at the hemisphere's poorest country.
US Suspends Contacts with Russia on Syria
The State Department says the U.S. is suspending bilateral contacts with Russia over Syria. That comes after last week's threat by Secretary of State John Kerry to suspend contacts amid new attacks on the city of Aleppo.
North Korea may be planning October Surprise, study says
If history is any guide, provocative actions from North Korea can be expected around the time of US elections, a new study says.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Ten Places the Obama Administration Says Are Not In Israel
The Obama administration ignited a firestorm over the weekend when it stripped the city of Jerusalem as being located in Israel in an official communication sent following a memorial service for recently deceased former Israeli President Shimon Peres.
Jordan defends Israel natural gas deal
Jordan on Monday defended its deal to buy Israeli natural gas that has stirred public opposition, insisting the accord would not leave the Arab country reliant on the Jewish state.
Inside the United States
Federal Debt in FY 2016 Jumped $1,422,827,047,452.46
In fiscal 2016, which ended on Friday, the federal debt increased $1,422,827,047,452.46, according to data released today by the U.S. Treasury.
U.S. top court denies Obama request to rehear major immigration case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to rehear a bid to revive President Barack Obama's plan to spare from deportation millions of immigrants in the country illegally, a case in which the justices split 4-4 in June.
'We run the streets': Video shows angry mob attacking CHP patrol car with officer still inside
A police officer who responded to several calls about illegal street racing and reckless driving found himself surrounded by a mob of angry people, some of whom yelled and cursed at him while others hit and kicked his vehicle as he sat inside.
Gun sales hit 17th straight monthly record, up 27 percent
Gun sales hit the 17th consecutive monthly record in September according to FBI data released on Monday, and overall sales are up 27 percent compared to the same period last year.
U.S. Politics
Pence tries to woo Evangelical Christians for Trump
Mike Pence musters all of his Midwestern earnestness as he describes Donald Trump as “a man of faith.” He says the Republican nominee is “a man I’ve prayed with and gotten to know on a personal level.”
Christian News
Americans Split on Whether Religious Freedom or LGBT Rights Are More Important
Americans are divided as to whether religious freedom or LGBT rights should be favored when the two concepts conflict with one another.
Around the World
Russia deploys advanced anti-missile system to Syria for first time, US officials say
Russia has deployed an advanced anti-missile system to Syria for the first time, three US officials tell Fox News, the latest indication that Moscow continues to ramp up its military operations in Syria in support of President Bashar al-Assad.
U.S.-Russia Ties Crumble Under Weight of Syria, Nuclear Pact
Ties between Russia and the U.S. deteriorated further on Monday after the Obama administration proclaimed bilateral peace talks over Syria dead and Moscow suspended a 16-year-old treaty meant to reduce the risk of nuclear proliferation.
U.S.-Russia tension escalates as Putin ends nuclear cooperation
Tensions between the U.S. and Russia escalated Monday as the Obama administration suspended talks over Syria's civil war hours after Moscow announced it was ending cooperation with the U.S. on a 16-year-old program for the disposal of weapons-grade plutonium to curb the production of more nuclear bombs.
Powerful Hurricane Matthew a threat to Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba
Vulnerable Haiti braced for flash floods and violent winds from the extremely dangerous Hurricane Matthew as the powerful storm kept on a path early Monday aiming at the hemisphere's poorest country.
US Suspends Contacts with Russia on Syria
The State Department says the U.S. is suspending bilateral contacts with Russia over Syria. That comes after last week's threat by Secretary of State John Kerry to suspend contacts amid new attacks on the city of Aleppo.
North Korea may be planning October Surprise, study says
If history is any guide, provocative actions from North Korea can be expected around the time of US elections, a new study says.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Ten Places the Obama Administration Says Are Not In Israel
The Obama administration ignited a firestorm over the weekend when it stripped the city of Jerusalem as being located in Israel in an official communication sent following a memorial service for recently deceased former Israeli President Shimon Peres.
Jordan defends Israel natural gas deal
Jordan on Monday defended its deal to buy Israeli natural gas that has stirred public opposition, insisting the accord would not leave the Arab country reliant on the Jewish state.
Inside the United States
Federal Debt in FY 2016 Jumped $1,422,827,047,452.46
In fiscal 2016, which ended on Friday, the federal debt increased $1,422,827,047,452.46, according to data released today by the U.S. Treasury.
U.S. top court denies Obama request to rehear major immigration case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to rehear a bid to revive President Barack Obama's plan to spare from deportation millions of immigrants in the country illegally, a case in which the justices split 4-4 in June.
'We run the streets': Video shows angry mob attacking CHP patrol car with officer still inside
A police officer who responded to several calls about illegal street racing and reckless driving found himself surrounded by a mob of angry people, some of whom yelled and cursed at him while others hit and kicked his vehicle as he sat inside.
Gun sales hit 17th straight monthly record, up 27 percent
Gun sales hit the 17th consecutive monthly record in September according to FBI data released on Monday, and overall sales are up 27 percent compared to the same period last year.
U.S. Politics
Pence tries to woo Evangelical Christians for Trump
Mike Pence musters all of his Midwestern earnestness as he describes Donald Trump as “a man of faith.” He says the Republican nominee is “a man I’ve prayed with and gotten to know on a personal level.”
Christian News
Americans Split on Whether Religious Freedom or LGBT Rights Are More Important
Americans are divided as to whether religious freedom or LGBT rights should be favored when the two concepts conflict with one another.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Hospitals in Aleppo 'all but obliterated'; civilians in 'living hell,' U.N. warns
Civilians in the rebel-held portions of Aleppo are enduring a "living hell" and the hospitals there have been all but obliterated, the United Nations warned Sunday as bomb attacks continued to hit the city.
Sudan reported to use chemical weapons in Darfur
A report by Amnesty International on Sept. 27 said that people in 32 villages in the Jebel Marra area of Darfur reported symptoms consistent with exposure to 'blister agents' -- a banned class of chemical weapons
Putin's Syria playbook? To recapture Soviet glory in the Middle East
The destruction of Aleppo, especially the city's eastern neighborhoods that are tenuously held by anti-regime rebels, is largely pushed out of the nightly news by the fierce fighting around the presidential race in the United States. A few doughty reporters and photographers venture into Syria, but usually the cameras stay at a safe distance, so that much of what we see are the flashes and smoke from shells and bombs bursting in its cities.
Society and superbugs: Losing 'one of the most serious infections disease threats of our time'
'Superbugs' are strains of bacteria that have become resistant to antibiotics, and they have been gaining strength and shifting the tide in their favor.
Russia warns US not to attack Syrian regime
Russia warned the United States about taking direct action against the Syrian regime, saying it would cause negative consequences across the Middle East, Russia's state-run Sputnik news agency reported Saturday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Police uncover IS terror cell in Jerusalem planning attacks against Israelis
Israel's Shin Bet domestic security service and Jerusalem Police uncovered a terrorist cell run by the Islamic State group in East Jerusalem that planned to carry out attacks across Israel, the Shin Bet cleared for publication Sunday.
Israel will never reach peace deal with PA, 2/3 of Israelis say
Israel and the Palestinian Authority will never be able to reach a final status agreement, most Israelis believe, with just 1 out of 20 saying such a deal is likely to occur in the foreseeable future.
Public deeply unhappy with Israel's religious policies, study shows
The haredi Orthodox parties are back in power, and Israelis aren't thrilled with their work.
Ahead of New Year, PM Netanyahu 'extremely hopeful about our future'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday issued a bittersweet message on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, sending holiday greetings to Jews around the world.
Antisemitism and radical Islam could drive Jews from Europe, rabbi warns
The situation of Jews in Europe today is like a person standing on train tracks while two trains approach on a collision path, Pinchas Goldschmidt, Chief Rabbi of Moscow, told European Parliament.
Obama Admin Strikes 'Jerusalem' From Israel
The Obama administration stripped Jerusalem from being located in Israel in its official communication of the president's remarks in the ancient city at a memorial service for recently deceased former Israeli president Shimon Peres.
Inside the United States
Hurricane Matthew Blowing Through Caribbean
Jamaica and Haiti continue to encourage residents in vulnerable areas to evacuate as the Caribbean begins to get hit by powerful Hurricane Matthew.
Supreme Court to weigh reach of insider trading law
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to consider this week a closely watched insider trading case that could limit the ability of prosecutors to pursue such charges against hedge fund managers and other traders.
Pentagon paid PR firm $540 million to make fake terrorist videos
The Pentagon paid a UK PR firm half a billion dollars to create fake terrorist videos in Iraq in a secret propaganda campaign exposed by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism.
California at imminent risk of major earthquake
California may be about to be hit by a massive magnitude 7 earthquake after geologists discovered a succession of smaller tremors under a lake near the San Andreas fault.
Near 'Collapse,' Minnesota to Raise Obamacare Rates by Half
Minnesota will let the health insurers in its Obamacare market raise rates by at least 50 percent next year, after the individual market there came to the brink of collapse, the state's commerce commissioner said Friday.
US cuts cord on internet oversight
The US government on Saturday ended its formal oversight role over the internet, handing over management of the online address system to a global non-profit entity.
U.S. Politics
Who gave Trump's taxes to the New York Times? The mystery behind a bombshell story.
When New York Times reporter Susanne Craig checked her office mailbox a few days ago, a thin Manila envelope immediately caught her eye. She almost gasped when she opened it.
Pence walks Trump tightrope by keeping his faith at the forefront
To some people who know and appreciate Pence's deeply spiritual side, his selection as the running mate for Republican presidential nominee Trump was seen as something of a mixed blessing. In style, if not substance, the faith-on-his-sleeve Pence seemed a stark contrast to the brash real estate mogul and twice-divorced reality TV star.
Trump allies defend his tax record: He's 'an absolute genius'
Top supporters of Donald Trump lauded him as a 'genius' on Sunday for taking a loss of $916 million on his 1995 tax returns, which may have allowed him to avoid paying personal income taxes for nearly two decades.
Trump confidant predicts WikiLeaks will end Clinton's campaign this week
A friend of Donald Trump who has served as an unofficial campaign surrogate says Wednesday will be the end of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's campaign.
Christian News
Pulpit Freedom Sunday: Pastors to Protest IRS Restrictions on Speaking About Politics
Pastors across the country will protest Internal Revenue Service restrictions on them not to talk politics in the church as they observe the annual Pulpit Freedom Sunday, days after the introduction of the Free Speech Fairness Act in the U.S. House to reinstate pastors' and churches' rights to speak freely.
Arrest of Christian Workers in Sudan Serves Islamist Regime as Warning to Others
Christian workers imprisoned under charges related to tarnishing Sudan's image are innocent, but their arrests serve the Sudanese government as a warning to others against criticizing the Islamist regime, sources said.
Syria: At least 20 churches suffered damage as a result of air strikes on Aleppo
A senior Russian official has confirmed that twenty churches have been destroyed as a result of the air strikes on Aleppo. Reports are that a prominent Syriac Catholic church in Aleppo sustained significant damage in a shell attack, earlier this month. Aleppo has become the main battle ground of a conflict as the Syrian forces try to capture rebel districts of Syria's largest city. At least more than 250,000 civilians are trapped, inside the city.
Underground Christian Ministry Witnesses Mideast 'Miracle'
An underground Christian ministry is claiming a 'miracle' saved its some 50 people from an attack today by Islamic militants following the secret baptism of 24 Muslim converts near the Arabian Sea.
American pastor faces fines, end of ministry under new Russian law
An American missionary's bid to spread the Gospel in Russia is facing end times after authorities accused him of violating an anti-religion law that was sneaked into recently passed anti-terror legislation.
Around the World
Hospitals in Aleppo 'all but obliterated'; civilians in 'living hell,' U.N. warns
Civilians in the rebel-held portions of Aleppo are enduring a "living hell" and the hospitals there have been all but obliterated, the United Nations warned Sunday as bomb attacks continued to hit the city.
Sudan reported to use chemical weapons in Darfur
A report by Amnesty International on Sept. 27 said that people in 32 villages in the Jebel Marra area of Darfur reported symptoms consistent with exposure to 'blister agents' -- a banned class of chemical weapons
Putin's Syria playbook? To recapture Soviet glory in the Middle East
The destruction of Aleppo, especially the city's eastern neighborhoods that are tenuously held by anti-regime rebels, is largely pushed out of the nightly news by the fierce fighting around the presidential race in the United States. A few doughty reporters and photographers venture into Syria, but usually the cameras stay at a safe distance, so that much of what we see are the flashes and smoke from shells and bombs bursting in its cities.
Society and superbugs: Losing 'one of the most serious infections disease threats of our time'
'Superbugs' are strains of bacteria that have become resistant to antibiotics, and they have been gaining strength and shifting the tide in their favor.
Russia warns US not to attack Syrian regime
Russia warned the United States about taking direct action against the Syrian regime, saying it would cause negative consequences across the Middle East, Russia's state-run Sputnik news agency reported Saturday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Police uncover IS terror cell in Jerusalem planning attacks against Israelis
Israel's Shin Bet domestic security service and Jerusalem Police uncovered a terrorist cell run by the Islamic State group in East Jerusalem that planned to carry out attacks across Israel, the Shin Bet cleared for publication Sunday.
Israel will never reach peace deal with PA, 2/3 of Israelis say
Israel and the Palestinian Authority will never be able to reach a final status agreement, most Israelis believe, with just 1 out of 20 saying such a deal is likely to occur in the foreseeable future.
Public deeply unhappy with Israel's religious policies, study shows
The haredi Orthodox parties are back in power, and Israelis aren't thrilled with their work.
Ahead of New Year, PM Netanyahu 'extremely hopeful about our future'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday issued a bittersweet message on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, sending holiday greetings to Jews around the world.
Antisemitism and radical Islam could drive Jews from Europe, rabbi warns
The situation of Jews in Europe today is like a person standing on train tracks while two trains approach on a collision path, Pinchas Goldschmidt, Chief Rabbi of Moscow, told European Parliament.
Obama Admin Strikes 'Jerusalem' From Israel
The Obama administration stripped Jerusalem from being located in Israel in its official communication of the president's remarks in the ancient city at a memorial service for recently deceased former Israeli president Shimon Peres.
Inside the United States
Hurricane Matthew Blowing Through Caribbean
Jamaica and Haiti continue to encourage residents in vulnerable areas to evacuate as the Caribbean begins to get hit by powerful Hurricane Matthew.
Supreme Court to weigh reach of insider trading law
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to consider this week a closely watched insider trading case that could limit the ability of prosecutors to pursue such charges against hedge fund managers and other traders.
Pentagon paid PR firm $540 million to make fake terrorist videos
The Pentagon paid a UK PR firm half a billion dollars to create fake terrorist videos in Iraq in a secret propaganda campaign exposed by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism.
California at imminent risk of major earthquake
California may be about to be hit by a massive magnitude 7 earthquake after geologists discovered a succession of smaller tremors under a lake near the San Andreas fault.
Near 'Collapse,' Minnesota to Raise Obamacare Rates by Half
Minnesota will let the health insurers in its Obamacare market raise rates by at least 50 percent next year, after the individual market there came to the brink of collapse, the state's commerce commissioner said Friday.
US cuts cord on internet oversight
The US government on Saturday ended its formal oversight role over the internet, handing over management of the online address system to a global non-profit entity.
U.S. Politics
Who gave Trump's taxes to the New York Times? The mystery behind a bombshell story.
When New York Times reporter Susanne Craig checked her office mailbox a few days ago, a thin Manila envelope immediately caught her eye. She almost gasped when she opened it.
Pence walks Trump tightrope by keeping his faith at the forefront
To some people who know and appreciate Pence's deeply spiritual side, his selection as the running mate for Republican presidential nominee Trump was seen as something of a mixed blessing. In style, if not substance, the faith-on-his-sleeve Pence seemed a stark contrast to the brash real estate mogul and twice-divorced reality TV star.
Trump allies defend his tax record: He's 'an absolute genius'
Top supporters of Donald Trump lauded him as a 'genius' on Sunday for taking a loss of $916 million on his 1995 tax returns, which may have allowed him to avoid paying personal income taxes for nearly two decades.
Trump confidant predicts WikiLeaks will end Clinton's campaign this week
A friend of Donald Trump who has served as an unofficial campaign surrogate says Wednesday will be the end of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's campaign.
Christian News
Pulpit Freedom Sunday: Pastors to Protest IRS Restrictions on Speaking About Politics
Pastors across the country will protest Internal Revenue Service restrictions on them not to talk politics in the church as they observe the annual Pulpit Freedom Sunday, days after the introduction of the Free Speech Fairness Act in the U.S. House to reinstate pastors' and churches' rights to speak freely.
Arrest of Christian Workers in Sudan Serves Islamist Regime as Warning to Others
Christian workers imprisoned under charges related to tarnishing Sudan's image are innocent, but their arrests serve the Sudanese government as a warning to others against criticizing the Islamist regime, sources said.
Syria: At least 20 churches suffered damage as a result of air strikes on Aleppo
A senior Russian official has confirmed that twenty churches have been destroyed as a result of the air strikes on Aleppo. Reports are that a prominent Syriac Catholic church in Aleppo sustained significant damage in a shell attack, earlier this month. Aleppo has become the main battle ground of a conflict as the Syrian forces try to capture rebel districts of Syria's largest city. At least more than 250,000 civilians are trapped, inside the city.
Underground Christian Ministry Witnesses Mideast 'Miracle'
An underground Christian ministry is claiming a 'miracle' saved its some 50 people from an attack today by Islamic militants following the secret baptism of 24 Muslim converts near the Arabian Sea.
American pastor faces fines, end of ministry under new Russian law
An American missionary's bid to spread the Gospel in Russia is facing end times after authorities accused him of violating an anti-religion law that was sneaked into recently passed anti-terror legislation.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Fearful clients pull billions of dollars out of Deutsche Bank
Some Deutsche Bank AG clients, among them several big and influential hedge funds, have moved to pull billions of dollars from the bank amid concerns about its stability and their exposure, said people close to clients and the bank.
Deutsche Bank Should Make You Worry About Europe's Other Giants
Shares of Deutsche Bank, Germany's largest bank, have lost more than half their value in the last year, and have been subject to exceptional volatility. Its bonds have also had a rough ride.
From Deutsche Bank to Wells Fargo: It's an ugly week for global banking giants
Even before the opening bell in New York, Thursday looked like a grim day for some of the giants of global banking. But few expected the barrage of bad news that soon hit Wall Street and markets in Europe - a rat-a-tat-tat of job cuts, scandal and financial worry that sent bank shares tumbling and left many investors wondering just where or when the pain would end.
U.S. close to suspending Syria talks with Russia as Aleppo battle rages
The United States is close to suspending talks with Russia on a ceasefire in Syria, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Thursday, as the Kremlin vowed to press on with an assault on the city of Aleppo.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Peres bombshell: I stopped an Israeli strike on Iran
If not for Shimon Peres's intervention, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was planning to bomb Iran, the former president revealed confidentially to The Jerusalem Post over two years ago.
Israel, world leaders set to bury founding father Shimon Peres
Shimon Peres, Israel's ninth president and the last of its founding fathers, will be buried Friday morning in the Leaders of the Nation section at the Mount Herzl national cemetery in Jerusalem.
Memorial ceremony for Shimon Peres at UN
Israel's mission to the United Nations held a memorial ceremony at 9am local time in the UN headquarters to commemorate Shimon Peres, the ninth president of the State of Israel who died early on Wednesday morning at the age of 93.
Inside the United States
US prepares to cede key role for internet
The US government is set to cut the final thread of its oversight of the internet, yielding a largely symbolic but nevertheless significant role over the online address system.
Obama operatives stripped Judical Watch of 'media' status, overcharged for FOIA requests
Political operatives within the Obama administration wrongly punished conservative legal group Judicial Watch, stripping it of 'media' status and trying to force it to pay higher fees for its open records requests, the General Services Administration inspector general said in a letter released Thursday.
1 Dead, More Than 100 Hurt in Hoboken Train Crash
A woman died and more than 100 other people were hurt when an NJ Transit train crashed into the station in Hoboken at the height of Thursday's morning rush, leaving twisted piles of metal and cables and causing part of the highly trafficked terminal to collapse.
U.S. Politics
USA TODAY's Editorial Board: Trump is 'unfit for the presidency'
In the 34-year history of USA TODAY, the Editorial Board has never taken sides in the presidential race. Instead, we've expressed opinions about the major issues and haven't presumed to tell our readers, who have a variety of priorities and values, which choice is best for them. Because every presidential race is different, we revisit our no-endorsement policy every four years. We've never seen reason to alter our approach. Until now.
Coalition of Black Pastors Blasts Democratic Party
African American leaders went to the nation's capital Thursday to denounce the Democratic Party and call for change in the black community.
Hill Republicans bet it all on Pence
Ted Cruz, who endorsed Trump in September after the most public of snubs of him in August, cited Pence as a big reason for the turnaround. 'I sat down with Mike Pence, and we had a conversation about what it would take for me to come on board, that was the major issue I stressed, was the Supreme Court,' the Texas GOP senator told conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt.
Up to 10 states have experienced election-related hacking
As many as 10 state election databases have been hacked, not only the two previously reported in Illinois and Arizona, according to a report by CBS News.
Christian News
Five Turks convicted of killing Christians in Malatya sentenced for life - but remain free
Nine years after three Christians were tortured with knives and murdered in southeast Turkey, the Criminal Court in the city of Malatya, where it happened, has convicted their five accused killers, sentencing each of them on 28 Sept. to three consecutive life sentences in prison.
New Bill Would Repeal Johnson Amendment, Protect Pastors Rights to Endorse Candidates, Political Positions
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., introduced legislation Wednesday that would reinstate pastors' and churches' rights to speak freely on political matters and would allay major religious liberty and free speech concerns caused by the Johnson Amendment.
Around the World
Fearful clients pull billions of dollars out of Deutsche Bank
Some Deutsche Bank AG clients, among them several big and influential hedge funds, have moved to pull billions of dollars from the bank amid concerns about its stability and their exposure, said people close to clients and the bank.
Deutsche Bank Should Make You Worry About Europe's Other Giants
Shares of Deutsche Bank, Germany's largest bank, have lost more than half their value in the last year, and have been subject to exceptional volatility. Its bonds have also had a rough ride.
From Deutsche Bank to Wells Fargo: It's an ugly week for global banking giants
Even before the opening bell in New York, Thursday looked like a grim day for some of the giants of global banking. But few expected the barrage of bad news that soon hit Wall Street and markets in Europe - a rat-a-tat-tat of job cuts, scandal and financial worry that sent bank shares tumbling and left many investors wondering just where or when the pain would end.
U.S. close to suspending Syria talks with Russia as Aleppo battle rages
The United States is close to suspending talks with Russia on a ceasefire in Syria, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Thursday, as the Kremlin vowed to press on with an assault on the city of Aleppo.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Peres bombshell: I stopped an Israeli strike on Iran
If not for Shimon Peres's intervention, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was planning to bomb Iran, the former president revealed confidentially to The Jerusalem Post over two years ago.
Israel, world leaders set to bury founding father Shimon Peres
Shimon Peres, Israel's ninth president and the last of its founding fathers, will be buried Friday morning in the Leaders of the Nation section at the Mount Herzl national cemetery in Jerusalem.
Memorial ceremony for Shimon Peres at UN
Israel's mission to the United Nations held a memorial ceremony at 9am local time in the UN headquarters to commemorate Shimon Peres, the ninth president of the State of Israel who died early on Wednesday morning at the age of 93.
Inside the United States
US prepares to cede key role for internet
The US government is set to cut the final thread of its oversight of the internet, yielding a largely symbolic but nevertheless significant role over the online address system.
Obama operatives stripped Judical Watch of 'media' status, overcharged for FOIA requests
Political operatives within the Obama administration wrongly punished conservative legal group Judicial Watch, stripping it of 'media' status and trying to force it to pay higher fees for its open records requests, the General Services Administration inspector general said in a letter released Thursday.
1 Dead, More Than 100 Hurt in Hoboken Train Crash
A woman died and more than 100 other people were hurt when an NJ Transit train crashed into the station in Hoboken at the height of Thursday's morning rush, leaving twisted piles of metal and cables and causing part of the highly trafficked terminal to collapse.
U.S. Politics
USA TODAY's Editorial Board: Trump is 'unfit for the presidency'
In the 34-year history of USA TODAY, the Editorial Board has never taken sides in the presidential race. Instead, we've expressed opinions about the major issues and haven't presumed to tell our readers, who have a variety of priorities and values, which choice is best for them. Because every presidential race is different, we revisit our no-endorsement policy every four years. We've never seen reason to alter our approach. Until now.
Coalition of Black Pastors Blasts Democratic Party
African American leaders went to the nation's capital Thursday to denounce the Democratic Party and call for change in the black community.
Hill Republicans bet it all on Pence
Ted Cruz, who endorsed Trump in September after the most public of snubs of him in August, cited Pence as a big reason for the turnaround. 'I sat down with Mike Pence, and we had a conversation about what it would take for me to come on board, that was the major issue I stressed, was the Supreme Court,' the Texas GOP senator told conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt.
Up to 10 states have experienced election-related hacking
As many as 10 state election databases have been hacked, not only the two previously reported in Illinois and Arizona, according to a report by CBS News.
Christian News
Five Turks convicted of killing Christians in Malatya sentenced for life - but remain free
Nine years after three Christians were tortured with knives and murdered in southeast Turkey, the Criminal Court in the city of Malatya, where it happened, has convicted their five accused killers, sentencing each of them on 28 Sept. to three consecutive life sentences in prison.
New Bill Would Repeal Johnson Amendment, Protect Pastors Rights to Endorse Candidates, Political Positions
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., introduced legislation Wednesday that would reinstate pastors' and churches' rights to speak freely on political matters and would allay major religious liberty and free speech concerns caused by the Johnson Amendment.