Israel Court: Murderer of Rabbi Elazar Abuhatzeira Was Sane
The Beersheva district court ruled Thursday that Asher Dahan, who murdered Rabbi Elazar Abuhatzeira in 2011, will not be deemed to have been insane at the time of his act.
Chutzpah: Chabad Hasid offered To Help Someone Put on Tefillin and Was Fined
A Herzliya municipal supervisor on Friday morning fined a Chabad hasid for offering to help passersby lay tefillin (phylacteries), calling the activity “a harassment to passersby.”
Eagle Flies Into Syria From Israel, Returned By Rebel Fighters
One of the few eagles still remaining in the Golan Heights Gamla Nature Reserve flew over the border to Syria recently before being captured by one of the rebel organizations fighting against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who returned it home Tuesday.
Equifax Says Cyberattack May Have Affected 143 Million Customers
Hackers may have the names and social security numbers of 143 million Americans after a massive breach of credit-reporting agency Equifax, the company said Thursday.
Powerful Earthquake Hits Mexico’s Coast
A Magen David Adom (MDA) paramedic Chiko Hadad who is currently visiting Mexico spoke about Friday’s earthquake.
Rabbi & Family Allegedly Handcuffed At Gunpoint And Terrorized By Vermont State Trooper
A Borough Park rabbi was held at gunpoint and treated like a common “criminal” by a Vermont state trooper who should be yanked from duty, the holy man’s distraught wife is demanding.
Craig Carton, Sports Radio Host, Is Accused of Ponzi Scheme
Craig Carton, who co-hosts a morning radio show in New York on WFAN, was arrested at his home in Manhattan early Wednesday.
FBI: Coney Island Gangsters Burned Down Competing Poker Den
Four members of an Eastern European organized crime family have been busted for torching a Brooklyn building housing a rival poker game that was stealing their clients, authorities said Wednesday.
Syria Threatens ‘Serious Consequences’ For ‘Israeli’ Strike on Chemical Weapons Development Site
The Syrian army warned Israel of “serious consequences” Thursday after officially confirming media reports claiming Israeli fighter jets carried out a strike on targets on the state’s Scientific Studies and Research Center (CERS) near the city of Hama, which is responsible for research and development of nuclear, biological, chemical and missile technology and weapons.
Pipe Bombs Found At Indiana Post Office
EAST CHICAGO, Ind. – Authorities in East Chicago, Indiana say two pipe bombs have been found at a post office following a possible explosion.