Parents Shunned Faigy Mayer For Leaving Hasidic Judaism
She broke free from the iron-tight grip of her ultra-conservative Hasidic community — only to kill herself after years of struggling with that decision.
‘Friend of Hamas’ Clear Favorite In UK Labour Leadership Race
The UK’s left-wing Labour Party looks set to veer even further leftward, as the most extreme candidate in the race to lead the party – who counts Hamas and Hezbollah among his “friends” – emerges as a clear favorite to win.
Los Angeles, CA – Jewish Political Activist, Stage And Film Star At ‘Fidler On The Roof’ Theodore Bikel Dies
Los Angeles, CA – Actor Theodore Bikel, best known for his starring role as Tevye, the poor Jewish milkman, in the Broadway hit musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” died on Tuesday at age 91 at a Los Angeles hospital, his publicist said.
Troy Goode Died After Being ‘Hogtied’ By Cops Near Widespread Panic Gig
A father died after being “hogtied” by Mississippi police inside an ambulance despite telling officers he was struggling to breathe, according to his family’s lawyer.
DNA In Torched Car Matched Suspect in D.C. Mansion Slayings
WASHINGTON — DNA from a man accused in the slayings of wealthy Washington family and their housekeeper was found on a construction vest inside a car stolen from the family’s home, and a man driving the car was seen wearing a similar vest in the aftermath of the slayings, a detective testified Monday.
Chattanooga Shooter’s Uncle Being Investigated In Jordan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — An uncle of the man who killed four Marines and a sailor in Tennessee has been in custody in Jordan since a day after the attacks on two military sites, a lawyer said Tuesday.
Court Overturns Some Blagojevich Senate-Seat Convictions
A federal appeals court Tuesday overturned some of the most sensational convictions that sent former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich off to a lengthy stint in prison, ruling that the Democrat did not break the law when he sought to secure a Cabinet position in President Barack Obama’s administration in exchange for appointing an Obama adviser…
FBI: Israel Securities Fraud Arrests Tied To JPMorgan Hack
Law enforcement authorities arrested four people in Israel and Florida and revealed a complex securities fraud scheme tied to the computer hacks of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and other financial institutions.
Giuliani: New Yorkers Want Me Back After ‘Destructive’ De Blasio
Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani says New Yorkers are begging him to run for mayor again after nearly 18 months of Democrat Bill de Blasio’s leadership.
NYPD: Sex Crimes In Subway System On The Rise
NEW YORK, N.Y. — As a New Yorker, taking the subway is often a daily necessity. But for some, that routine is becoming increasingly intimidating.