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National Energy Secretary Perry Resigning at End of Year, Trump Says Hamodia

Energy Secretary Rick Perry will leave his job by the end of the year, President Donald Trump said Thursday. Perry was traveling with Trump to Texas when he told Trump of…
World Syrian Kurdish-Led Force Says it Will Abide by Cease-Fire Hamodia

The commander of Kurdish-led forces in Syria on Thursday said they will abide by a cease-fire agreement announced in Turkey by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence. But his comments suggested…
National U.S. Picks Trump Resort for G-7; Critics Call Choice 'Brazen' Hamodia

President Donald Trump's suggestion that his Miami golf resort host next year's Group of Seven summit became a reality Thursday, sparking an outcry from critics who called it the most…
National Juul Halts Sales of Fruit, Dessert Flavors For e-Cigarettes Hamodia

Juul Labs stopped selling fruit and dessert flavors Thursday, acknowledging the public's "lack of trust" in the vaping industry. The voluntary step is the company's latest attempt to weather a growing…
National White House: Ukraine Aid Held Up in Part Over Election Probe Hamodia

The White House acknowledged Thursday that President Donald Trump's decision to hold up military aid to Ukraine was linked to his demand that Kyiv investigate the Democratic National Committee and…

Israel

White House Official: Kushner to Visit Israel This MonthHamodia

President Donald Trump’s top Mideast adviser, Jared Kushner, will visit Saudi Arabia and Israel at the end of the month, a senior U.S. official said Thursday. Kushner, who also is…
Report: Israelis Avoiding Flying Via Russia After Arrest of TravelerDov Benovadia

In recent years, Russian carrier Aeroflot has been a popular option for Israelis seeking to fly to the United States or Asia. With relatively low fares, a modern fleet –…
Police: Arab Rosh Hashanah ‘Road Race’ Killed Israeli ManDov Benovadia

It was a race between two Arab drivers that took the life of an Israeli man and seriously injured his wife on Rosh Hashanah, police said Thursday. An investigation into…

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Community

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National

Chicago Teachers to Strike in Nation’s 3rd Largest DistrictHamodia

Chicago Teachers to Strike in Nation’s 3rd Largest DistrictCHICAGO (AP) — Chicago parents and community groups are scrambling to prepare for a massive teachers’ strike set to begin Thursday, prompting…
Cummings Provided Strength, Calm, for Urban BaltimoreHamodia

He stood up for the poor and the disadvantaged throughout urban America — but Elijah Cummings was principally the strong voice and political advocate for Baltimore, where he was revered…

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World

Turkey Agrees With U.S. to Pause Syria Assault While Kurds WithdrawHamodia

Turkey agreed on Thursday to pause its offensive in Syria for five days to let Kurdish forces withdraw from a “safe zone” Ankara had sought to capture, in a deal…
U.K. and EU Reach Brexit Deal; Still Needs RatificationHamodia

Britain and the European Union said Thursday that they have struck an outline Brexit deal after days of intense see-saw negotiations — though it must still be formally approved by…

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Regional

Plan to Close Notorious Rikers Jail Complex by 2026 ApprovedHamodia

New York City lawmakers voted Thursday to close the notorious Rikers Island jail complex, which has become synonymous with violence and neglect, and replace it with four smaller jails intended…
NY Utility Pushing Pipeline Says It Will Connect CustomersHamodia

National Grid said Friday it will immediately begin connecting over 1,100 customers who were denied service after the state rejected an application for a new pipeline. National Grid’s statement followed…

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Politics

Veteran Democrat Maloney to Take Over Cummings Panel for NowHamodia

A veteran House Democrat from New York City will for now take over the House committee that the late Rep. Elijah Cummings chaired. Carolyn Maloney will serve as acting chair…
‘See You at the Polls’: Trump and Pelosi Have It OutHamodia

He said she’s a “third-grade” politician. She said he’s having a meltdown. And with that President Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi chalked up the latest explosive meeting that…

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Business

GM Workers to Stay on Picket Line Until Vote on New ContractHamodia

Striking General Motors workers will stay on the picket lines for several more days until they vote on a tentative four-year contract agreement with the company. Factory-level officials from the…

 Business Briefs – October 10, 2019Hamodia

Trump Sets White House Meeting With Chinese Trade Negotiator WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says he’ll meet at the White House on Friday with the leader of the Chinese…

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Health, Science & Technology

3 People Get Nobel Prize for Showing How Cells Sense Low OxygenHamodia

Two Americans and a British scientist won a Nobel Prize on Monday for discovering details of how the body’s cells sense and react to low oxygen levels, providing a foothold…
Astronauts Replace Old Batteries in 1st of 5 SpacewalksHamodia

Astronauts hustled through the first of five spacewalks to replace old batteries at the International Space Station on Sunday. Christina Koch and Andrew Morgan removed three old batteries and installed…

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