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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Iran Blocking Congressional Access to Country, Nuke Sites
Leading members of Congress have petitioned Iranian officials to grant them entry to the country ahead of a major speech by a top Iranian diplomat scheduled to take place Friday in Washington, D.C., according to documents obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.
Panama raids offices of Mossack Fonseca law firm
Panama's attorney general late on Tuesday raided the offices of the Mossack Fonseca law firm to search for any evidence of illegal activities, authorities said in a statement.
Italy's Parliament Votes Yes On Historic Constitutional Reform
Lawmakers in Italy have signed off on a constitutional reform program intended to stabilize the country's volatile system of government, which has historically been marked by high rates of turnover and consequent economic problems.
Islamic State numbers lowest in 2 years
The number of Islamic State fighters in Syria and Iraq is lower than at any time in the past two years, Deputy US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a US Senate hearing on Tuesday.
U.S. Military Campaign Takes Toll on ISIS' Cash Flow
American airstrikes have killed 25,000 Islamic State fighters in Iraq and Syria and incinerated millions of dollars plundered by the militants, according to Pentagon officials.
U.S. military says using cyber capabilities against Islamic State
The U.S. military is dropping cyber bombs on Islamic State for the first time as part of a stepped-up coordinated effort that has put increasing pressure on the militant group, Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Work said on Tuesday.
Soros: European Union in mortal danger
Billionaire financier George Soros has warned that the European Union is in mortal danger of collapse if it doesn't agree a massive cash injection to fix the refugee crisis.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
As Palestinians head back to the UN, cause for concern in Israel
Unlike last time Israel faced a hostile resolution at the United Nations Security Council, in December 2014, this time there is virtually no chance that it will fail to garner the required majority.
Former IDF Chief of Staff pushes PA peace deal
Israel should attempt to make a peace deal with the Palestinian Authority (PA), Former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz stated Tuesday night, or else it will remain 'stuck.'
Inside the United States
$1.48 Trillion: Government Collects Record-High Taxes in First Half of FY 2016
Inflation-adjusted federal tax revenues hit a record $1.48 trillion for the first half of fiscal year 2016, but the federal government still ran a $461 billion deficit during that time, according to the latest monthly Treasury Department statement.
Obama rejects Supreme Court's contraception trade-off
The administration shot down the Supreme Court's effort to forge a compromise on Obamacare's contraceptive mandate, saying Tuesday that the justices' alternative proposal would set up too many hurdles for the government and insurers.
Feds resume sharing seized drug money after police quit cooperating on raids
The Department of Justice tried to make local law enforcement go cold turkey on drug money seizures but now has given in to demand for the program.
White House won't commit to declassifying secret 9/11 report
Ahead of President Obama's trip to Saudi Arabia next week, the White House sidestepped questions Tuesday about whether the president supports declassifying 28 pages omitted from a joint commission's report on the 9/11 terrorist attacks that reportedly implicate the Saudis.
Plans to Erect Temple of Baal Arch in NYC and London Cancelled
Plans to erect replicas of the Temple of Baal arch in New York City and London have been cancelled, according to Charisma News.
North Carolina governor clarifies language in controversial bathroom bill
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory on Tuesday issued a clarification to a law prohibiting people from using the public facilities of the opposite sex, saying he had listened to feedback from constituents and was taking action to affirm and improve the state's commitment to privacy and equality.
U.S. Politics
Ryan on 2016 bid: 'Count me out'
Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) on Tuesday sought to slam the door on a presidential run in 2016, declaring that he will not accept the Republican nomination under any circumstances.
Christian News
Malaysia: Christian has 'Islam' removed from ID card
A Malaysian Christian raised in a family of Muslims has finally been permitted to have "Islam" removed from his identity card.
Egyptian court rules it's illegal to demolish churches
A court in Alexandria has blocked the demolition of a church, thereby setting a landmark legal precedent for every city in Egypt.
Pakistan's Schoolbooks Deliver 'Public Shaming' to Christians
Textbooks in Pakistan's public schools have become more antagonistic toward Christians and other religious minorities in the past five years, a new report says.
Islamists Close Indonesian Church Weeks after it Opened
An Islamist group in Indonesia has, in front of a local police commander, sealed off a brand new church, torn down its sign and demanded that the local mayor cancel its permit. The Santa Clara Church in Bekasi, a heavily-populated commuter city to the east of the capital, Jakarta, only opened on 7 March.
Biblical clue: Were key texts written earlier than previously thought?
Archaeologists and mathematicians in Israel have unearthed evidence that could suggest key biblical texts were composed earlier than previously thought.
Around the World
Iran Blocking Congressional Access to Country, Nuke Sites
Leading members of Congress have petitioned Iranian officials to grant them entry to the country ahead of a major speech by a top Iranian diplomat scheduled to take place Friday in Washington, D.C., according to documents obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.
Panama raids offices of Mossack Fonseca law firm
Panama's attorney general late on Tuesday raided the offices of the Mossack Fonseca law firm to search for any evidence of illegal activities, authorities said in a statement.
Italy's Parliament Votes Yes On Historic Constitutional Reform
Lawmakers in Italy have signed off on a constitutional reform program intended to stabilize the country's volatile system of government, which has historically been marked by high rates of turnover and consequent economic problems.
Islamic State numbers lowest in 2 years
The number of Islamic State fighters in Syria and Iraq is lower than at any time in the past two years, Deputy US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a US Senate hearing on Tuesday.
U.S. Military Campaign Takes Toll on ISIS' Cash Flow
American airstrikes have killed 25,000 Islamic State fighters in Iraq and Syria and incinerated millions of dollars plundered by the militants, according to Pentagon officials.
U.S. military says using cyber capabilities against Islamic State
The U.S. military is dropping cyber bombs on Islamic State for the first time as part of a stepped-up coordinated effort that has put increasing pressure on the militant group, Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Work said on Tuesday.
Soros: European Union in mortal danger
Billionaire financier George Soros has warned that the European Union is in mortal danger of collapse if it doesn't agree a massive cash injection to fix the refugee crisis.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
As Palestinians head back to the UN, cause for concern in Israel
Unlike last time Israel faced a hostile resolution at the United Nations Security Council, in December 2014, this time there is virtually no chance that it will fail to garner the required majority.
Former IDF Chief of Staff pushes PA peace deal
Israel should attempt to make a peace deal with the Palestinian Authority (PA), Former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz stated Tuesday night, or else it will remain 'stuck.'
Inside the United States
$1.48 Trillion: Government Collects Record-High Taxes in First Half of FY 2016
Inflation-adjusted federal tax revenues hit a record $1.48 trillion for the first half of fiscal year 2016, but the federal government still ran a $461 billion deficit during that time, according to the latest monthly Treasury Department statement.
Obama rejects Supreme Court's contraception trade-off
The administration shot down the Supreme Court's effort to forge a compromise on Obamacare's contraceptive mandate, saying Tuesday that the justices' alternative proposal would set up too many hurdles for the government and insurers.
Feds resume sharing seized drug money after police quit cooperating on raids
The Department of Justice tried to make local law enforcement go cold turkey on drug money seizures but now has given in to demand for the program.
White House won't commit to declassifying secret 9/11 report
Ahead of President Obama's trip to Saudi Arabia next week, the White House sidestepped questions Tuesday about whether the president supports declassifying 28 pages omitted from a joint commission's report on the 9/11 terrorist attacks that reportedly implicate the Saudis.
Plans to Erect Temple of Baal Arch in NYC and London Cancelled
Plans to erect replicas of the Temple of Baal arch in New York City and London have been cancelled, according to Charisma News.
North Carolina governor clarifies language in controversial bathroom bill
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory on Tuesday issued a clarification to a law prohibiting people from using the public facilities of the opposite sex, saying he had listened to feedback from constituents and was taking action to affirm and improve the state's commitment to privacy and equality.
U.S. Politics
Ryan on 2016 bid: 'Count me out'
Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) on Tuesday sought to slam the door on a presidential run in 2016, declaring that he will not accept the Republican nomination under any circumstances.
Christian News
Malaysia: Christian has 'Islam' removed from ID card
A Malaysian Christian raised in a family of Muslims has finally been permitted to have "Islam" removed from his identity card.
Egyptian court rules it's illegal to demolish churches
A court in Alexandria has blocked the demolition of a church, thereby setting a landmark legal precedent for every city in Egypt.
Pakistan's Schoolbooks Deliver 'Public Shaming' to Christians
Textbooks in Pakistan's public schools have become more antagonistic toward Christians and other religious minorities in the past five years, a new report says.
Islamists Close Indonesian Church Weeks after it Opened
An Islamist group in Indonesia has, in front of a local police commander, sealed off a brand new church, torn down its sign and demanded that the local mayor cancel its permit. The Santa Clara Church in Bekasi, a heavily-populated commuter city to the east of the capital, Jakarta, only opened on 7 March.
Biblical clue: Were key texts written earlier than previously thought?
Archaeologists and mathematicians in Israel have unearthed evidence that could suggest key biblical texts were composed earlier than previously thought.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Taliban announces start of spring offensive in Afghanistan
The Taliban announced the start of their spring offensive on Tuesday, pledging to launch large-scale offensives against government strongholds backed by suicide and guerrilla attacks to drive Afghanistan's Western-backed government from power.
Syrian cease-fire strained by new clashes ahead of talks
Government forces and rebels clashed Sunday across northern and western Syria, imperiling the month-long cease-fire ahead of peace talks in Geneva, while airstrikes pounded the Islamic State group's de facto capital of Raqqa, killing dozens.
2 more suspects charged in Brussels bombings
Belgian authorities have charged two more men with offenses related to the Brussels bombings.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hezbollah acquires advance Russian air-defense systems
Israeli intelligence has confirmed to the German newspaper Bild, that Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed terrorist army that has vowed to destroy the Jewish state, has acquired advanced Russian anti-aircraft weapons systems that were given by the Russian military to the Syrian armed forces, reports The Times of Israel. The SA-17 Buk missile battery is a game changer and will directly threaten Israeli aircraft operating in northern Israel and the region.
75,000 Gazans still displaced after 2014 war, UN says
Some 18 months after Israel's Operation Protective Edge campaign in the Gaza Strip, some 75,000 Gazans are still internally displaced, with almost one in four people (23%) living in the rubble of their damaged homes, according to a report published Monday.
Netanyahu: Israel hit weapons convoys in Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday acknowledged that Israel had struck weapons convoys in Syria making their way to Hezbollah, as he toured the Golan Heights to visit the site of an Israel Defense Forces reservists military drill.
Israeli firm unveils 'Drone Dome' that defends against aerial attacks
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems unveiled the Drone Dome on Monday, a system designed to detect and neutralize hostile drones.
Palestinian Authority: Abbas establishes constitutional court
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday established the first ever Palestinian constitutional court, Reuters reported on Monday.
Inside the United States
Obama pressed on top-secret 9/11 report
In 10 days, President Obama will visit Saudi Arabia at a time of deep mistrust between the two allies, and lingering doubts about the Saudi commitment to fighting violent Islamic extremism. It also comes at a time when the White House and intelligence officials are reviewing whether to declassify one of the country's most sensitive documents -- known as the '28 pages.' They have to do with 9/11 and the possible existence of a Saudi support network for the hijackers while they were in the U.S.
Scarier than we initially thought: CDC sounds warning on Zika virus
Public health officials used their strongest language to date in warning about a Zika outbreak in the United States, as the Obama administration lobbied Congress for $1.9 billion to combat the mosquito-borne virus.
Goldman Sachs settles mortgage fraud case for $5 billion
Goldman Sachs will pay more than $5 billion in fines and penalties to resolve a housing bubble-era mortgage fraud case with federal and state governments, the Department of Justice announced Monday.
Social Security still paying potentially bogus disability claims 3 years after fraud exposed
Investigators identified nearly 2,000 cases of potentially phony disability claims stemming from a massive Social Security fraud scheme, but three years after the scam was first exposed, the government says it's still struggling to stop the payments.
This Delaware Address Is Home to 200,000 Shell Companies -- Including Hillary Clinton's
The address 1209 North Orange Street in Wilmington, Del., has become known in recent years as the epicenter of U.S. corporate secrecy. The squat, split-level building is the official address of over 285,000 companies, many of which are looking to take advantage of Delaware's Panama-like secrecy rules, tax incentives, and business-friendly case law.
U.S. Politics
Bloomberg Poll: Married Women Hurt Trump in Coming Contests
Donald Trump is viewed negatively by almost three-quarters of married women in a potential general election and trails Hillary Clinton by double digits among those voters, highlighting his weakness in a key segment of the Republican base.
Donald Trump blasts 'rigged' GOP system after latest setback
Billionaire Donald Trump unloaded Monday on the Colorado GOP for what he called a 'rigged' system after being swept at last weekend's convention, but the attack also drew attention to his biggest weakness: his sloppy ground game.
Christian News
Pastor Saeed Pleads for First Female Underground Church Leader in Iranian Prison
Pastor Saeed Abedini is pleading for the release of another Christian convert still imprisoned in Iran.
Tens of Thousands Cry Out for Unity, Revival at 'Azusa Now' Rally
Tens of thousands of Christians filled the Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles over the weekend to pray for a spiritual revival to sweep across the nation.
Syria war: IS group killed 21 Christians in al-Qaryatain, says patriarch
Reports are emerging of the killing of Syrian Christians by Islamic State militants in the town of al-Qaryatain.
Holy Bible on List of 'Challenged' Books at Libraries
On the latest list of books most objected to at public schools and libraries, one title has been targeted nationwide, at times for the sex and violence it contains, but mostly for the legal issues it raises.
Around the World
Taliban announces start of spring offensive in Afghanistan
The Taliban announced the start of their spring offensive on Tuesday, pledging to launch large-scale offensives against government strongholds backed by suicide and guerrilla attacks to drive Afghanistan's Western-backed government from power.
Syrian cease-fire strained by new clashes ahead of talks
Government forces and rebels clashed Sunday across northern and western Syria, imperiling the month-long cease-fire ahead of peace talks in Geneva, while airstrikes pounded the Islamic State group's de facto capital of Raqqa, killing dozens.
2 more suspects charged in Brussels bombings
Belgian authorities have charged two more men with offenses related to the Brussels bombings.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hezbollah acquires advance Russian air-defense systems
Israeli intelligence has confirmed to the German newspaper Bild, that Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed terrorist army that has vowed to destroy the Jewish state, has acquired advanced Russian anti-aircraft weapons systems that were given by the Russian military to the Syrian armed forces, reports The Times of Israel. The SA-17 Buk missile battery is a game changer and will directly threaten Israeli aircraft operating in northern Israel and the region.
75,000 Gazans still displaced after 2014 war, UN says
Some 18 months after Israel's Operation Protective Edge campaign in the Gaza Strip, some 75,000 Gazans are still internally displaced, with almost one in four people (23%) living in the rubble of their damaged homes, according to a report published Monday.
Netanyahu: Israel hit weapons convoys in Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday acknowledged that Israel had struck weapons convoys in Syria making their way to Hezbollah, as he toured the Golan Heights to visit the site of an Israel Defense Forces reservists military drill.
Israeli firm unveils 'Drone Dome' that defends against aerial attacks
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems unveiled the Drone Dome on Monday, a system designed to detect and neutralize hostile drones.
Palestinian Authority: Abbas establishes constitutional court
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday established the first ever Palestinian constitutional court, Reuters reported on Monday.
Inside the United States
Obama pressed on top-secret 9/11 report
In 10 days, President Obama will visit Saudi Arabia at a time of deep mistrust between the two allies, and lingering doubts about the Saudi commitment to fighting violent Islamic extremism. It also comes at a time when the White House and intelligence officials are reviewing whether to declassify one of the country's most sensitive documents -- known as the '28 pages.' They have to do with 9/11 and the possible existence of a Saudi support network for the hijackers while they were in the U.S.
Scarier than we initially thought: CDC sounds warning on Zika virus
Public health officials used their strongest language to date in warning about a Zika outbreak in the United States, as the Obama administration lobbied Congress for $1.9 billion to combat the mosquito-borne virus.
Goldman Sachs settles mortgage fraud case for $5 billion
Goldman Sachs will pay more than $5 billion in fines and penalties to resolve a housing bubble-era mortgage fraud case with federal and state governments, the Department of Justice announced Monday.
Social Security still paying potentially bogus disability claims 3 years after fraud exposed
Investigators identified nearly 2,000 cases of potentially phony disability claims stemming from a massive Social Security fraud scheme, but three years after the scam was first exposed, the government says it's still struggling to stop the payments.
This Delaware Address Is Home to 200,000 Shell Companies -- Including Hillary Clinton's
The address 1209 North Orange Street in Wilmington, Del., has become known in recent years as the epicenter of U.S. corporate secrecy. The squat, split-level building is the official address of over 285,000 companies, many of which are looking to take advantage of Delaware's Panama-like secrecy rules, tax incentives, and business-friendly case law.
U.S. Politics
Bloomberg Poll: Married Women Hurt Trump in Coming Contests
Donald Trump is viewed negatively by almost three-quarters of married women in a potential general election and trails Hillary Clinton by double digits among those voters, highlighting his weakness in a key segment of the Republican base.
Donald Trump blasts 'rigged' GOP system after latest setback
Billionaire Donald Trump unloaded Monday on the Colorado GOP for what he called a 'rigged' system after being swept at last weekend's convention, but the attack also drew attention to his biggest weakness: his sloppy ground game.
Christian News
Pastor Saeed Pleads for First Female Underground Church Leader in Iranian Prison
Pastor Saeed Abedini is pleading for the release of another Christian convert still imprisoned in Iran.
Tens of Thousands Cry Out for Unity, Revival at 'Azusa Now' Rally
Tens of thousands of Christians filled the Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles over the weekend to pray for a spiritual revival to sweep across the nation.
Syria war: IS group killed 21 Christians in al-Qaryatain, says patriarch
Reports are emerging of the killing of Syrian Christians by Islamic State militants in the town of al-Qaryatain.
Holy Bible on List of 'Challenged' Books at Libraries
On the latest list of books most objected to at public schools and libraries, one title has been targeted nationwide, at times for the sex and violence it contains, but mostly for the legal issues it raises.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Iran to US: Missile program 'not open to negotiation'
Iran’s foreign minister said Sunday the Islamic Republic’s ballistic missile program is “not open to negotiation” with the United States, seemingly spurning an overture from Secretary of State John Kerry.
U.S. deploys B-52 bombers to Middle East for the first time in 25 years
The U.S. Air Force has deployed B-52 long-ranger bombers to the Middle East, for the first time since the Gulf War ended, to conduct strikes against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, officials said Saturday.
Russia, Syria Plotting Military Push to Retake Aleppo
Russian news reports say the Syrian military is preparing a major operation with the Russian air force to regain control of the embattled northern city of Aleppo.
Iran says it has begun receiving S-300 missile system
Russia began delivery of the S-300 missile defense system to Iran on Monday, according to the Iranian foreign ministry.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu warns of Temple Mount agitation ahead of Pesach
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday warned that there are ongoing attempts to reignite dwindling tensions in Jerusalem ahead of Pesach, particularly surrounding the Temple Mount.
Israeli military develops system to improve warning time for Gaza mortar shells
The Israeli military has reportedly developed a new radar that looks set to give residents of southern communities near the Gaza border improved warning of incoming short-range mortar shells fired by Palestinian militants, Army Radio reported Monday.
Inside the United States
IRS sued for refusing to release secret 'church investigations' procedures
Government watchdog groups have filed a motion in federal court to compel the IRS to reveal how it determines when to initiate “church investigations” after accusing the tax-collecting agency of “stonewalling” efforts to bring to light its procedures.
FBI Warns of Cyber Threat to Electric Grid
Three months after a Department of Homeland Security intelligence report downplayed the threat of a cyber attack against the U.S. electrical grid, DHS and the FBI began a nationwide program warning of the dangers faced by U.S. utilities from damaging cyber attacks like the recent hacking against Ukraine’s power grid.
Obama On Clinton's Emails: 'There's Classified, And Then There's Classified'
President Barack Obama is guaranteeing that evidence, not politics, will dictate the outcome of the FBI's investigation into Hillary Clinton's handling of emails as secretary of state.
Border Patrol ordered to release illegals 'still soaking wet' from Rio Grande, union says
Border Patrol agents have been ordered to release dripping-wet illegal immigrants at the Rio Grande unless they actually see them climbing out of the river, creating what amounts to "an open border with Mexico," the chief of the agents' labor union told Congress in new testimony last week.
Obama: Not going to help Hillary get out of FBI investigation
President Obama said on Sunday that he is not going to help Hillary Clinton escape the FBI investigation into her server, or a potential indictment by the Justice Department.
U.S. Politics
Colorado Republicans cancel presidential vote at 2016 caucus
Colorado will not vote for a Republican candidate for president at its 2016 caucus after party leaders approved a little-noticed shift that may diminish the state's clout in the most open nomination contest in the modern era.
Rigged race means Hillary takes more delegates in Bernie's Wyoming win
Bernie Sanders won again Saturday -- and still lost. The Vermont senator took Wyoming by an impressive 12 percentage-point margin in statewide caucuses, beating Clinton 56-44 percent.
Trump erupts as Cruz sweeps Colorado without votes
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump erupted on Twitter Sunday night, after a weekend which saw Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas sweep all of Colorado's 37 delegates without any votes being cast by citizens in a traditional primary process.
Angry Donald Trump blasts Colorado GOP results as "totally unfair"
A day after being trounced by Sen. Ted Cruz in Colorado, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump blasted the state party's process for selecting national delegates and called into question the results.
Kasich: 'Establishment' not going to let Trump, Cruz become nominee
Republican delegates are not going to be likely to support either Donald Trump or Texas Sen. Ted Cruz when they get to the party's national convention in July, Ohio Gov. John Kasich said on Sunday.
Christian News
Chile: Christian churches set ablaze
Last month two churches in Chile were set ablaze by supporters of the Mapuche -- a Chilean movement that seeks to rid the region of religions contrary to their own indigenous beliefs.
Around the World
Iran to US: Missile program 'not open to negotiation'
Iran’s foreign minister said Sunday the Islamic Republic’s ballistic missile program is “not open to negotiation” with the United States, seemingly spurning an overture from Secretary of State John Kerry.
U.S. deploys B-52 bombers to Middle East for the first time in 25 years
The U.S. Air Force has deployed B-52 long-ranger bombers to the Middle East, for the first time since the Gulf War ended, to conduct strikes against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, officials said Saturday.
Russia, Syria Plotting Military Push to Retake Aleppo
Russian news reports say the Syrian military is preparing a major operation with the Russian air force to regain control of the embattled northern city of Aleppo.
Iran says it has begun receiving S-300 missile system
Russia began delivery of the S-300 missile defense system to Iran on Monday, according to the Iranian foreign ministry.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu warns of Temple Mount agitation ahead of Pesach
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday warned that there are ongoing attempts to reignite dwindling tensions in Jerusalem ahead of Pesach, particularly surrounding the Temple Mount.
Israeli military develops system to improve warning time for Gaza mortar shells
The Israeli military has reportedly developed a new radar that looks set to give residents of southern communities near the Gaza border improved warning of incoming short-range mortar shells fired by Palestinian militants, Army Radio reported Monday.
Inside the United States
IRS sued for refusing to release secret 'church investigations' procedures
Government watchdog groups have filed a motion in federal court to compel the IRS to reveal how it determines when to initiate “church investigations” after accusing the tax-collecting agency of “stonewalling” efforts to bring to light its procedures.
FBI Warns of Cyber Threat to Electric Grid
Three months after a Department of Homeland Security intelligence report downplayed the threat of a cyber attack against the U.S. electrical grid, DHS and the FBI began a nationwide program warning of the dangers faced by U.S. utilities from damaging cyber attacks like the recent hacking against Ukraine’s power grid.
Obama On Clinton's Emails: 'There's Classified, And Then There's Classified'
President Barack Obama is guaranteeing that evidence, not politics, will dictate the outcome of the FBI's investigation into Hillary Clinton's handling of emails as secretary of state.
Border Patrol ordered to release illegals 'still soaking wet' from Rio Grande, union says
Border Patrol agents have been ordered to release dripping-wet illegal immigrants at the Rio Grande unless they actually see them climbing out of the river, creating what amounts to "an open border with Mexico," the chief of the agents' labor union told Congress in new testimony last week.
Obama: Not going to help Hillary get out of FBI investigation
President Obama said on Sunday that he is not going to help Hillary Clinton escape the FBI investigation into her server, or a potential indictment by the Justice Department.
U.S. Politics
Colorado Republicans cancel presidential vote at 2016 caucus
Colorado will not vote for a Republican candidate for president at its 2016 caucus after party leaders approved a little-noticed shift that may diminish the state's clout in the most open nomination contest in the modern era.
Rigged race means Hillary takes more delegates in Bernie's Wyoming win
Bernie Sanders won again Saturday -- and still lost. The Vermont senator took Wyoming by an impressive 12 percentage-point margin in statewide caucuses, beating Clinton 56-44 percent.
Trump erupts as Cruz sweeps Colorado without votes
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump erupted on Twitter Sunday night, after a weekend which saw Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas sweep all of Colorado's 37 delegates without any votes being cast by citizens in a traditional primary process.
Angry Donald Trump blasts Colorado GOP results as "totally unfair"
A day after being trounced by Sen. Ted Cruz in Colorado, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump blasted the state party's process for selecting national delegates and called into question the results.
Kasich: 'Establishment' not going to let Trump, Cruz become nominee
Republican delegates are not going to be likely to support either Donald Trump or Texas Sen. Ted Cruz when they get to the party's national convention in July, Ohio Gov. John Kasich said on Sunday.
Christian News
Chile: Christian churches set ablaze
Last month two churches in Chile were set ablaze by supporters of the Mapuche -- a Chilean movement that seeks to rid the region of religions contrary to their own indigenous beliefs.