Friday, July 31, 2015

Jewish Arsonists Suspected in West Bank Attack That Killed Palestinian Toddler

The attack was branded as terrorism by Israeli and Palestinian politicians, and shocked consciences on both sides of the simmering conflict.









Josh Donaldson delivers walk-off winner for Jays

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Josh Donaldson hit a walkoff single in the bottom of the 11th inning as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 7-6 on Friday night.

Thursday, July 30, 2015

'Native American re-enactors' in 5k race leave internet incredulous

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The annual James Ray 5K race at the Pioneer Days Festival in Harrodsburg, Ky., faces mounting criticism over its portrayal of aboriginal people.

Medicine error for hospital patient

A 93-year-old hospital patient was deprived of her daily thyroid medication for five weeks following an administrative error, an inquest hears.

Migrants Try to Walk Into Channel Tunnel

On Wednesday, for the third night in a row, migrants in France tried to enter the Eurotunnel illegally in order to get to Britain.









Limited Supply of Homes Held Back Sales in June

The National Association of Realtors said its pending home sales index fell 1.8 percent in June, though it was up 8.2 percent for the past 12 months.









First Draft: Donald Trump Calls Lawyer in Breast-Pump Incident a ‘Horrible Person’

Donald J. Trump on Wednesday called the lawyer who took out a breast pump in front of him during a 2011 deposition a “vicious, horrible person,” even as he acknowledged his angry response to the incident.









Family, and a Fair Bit of Fortune, Lead Shaun Wright-Phillips to the Red Bulls

Everyone and his brother is joining M.L.S. these days, with the Premier League veteran Shaun Wright-Phillips now set to join the younger Bradley Wright-Phillips in Harrison.









Obama, on China’s Turf, Presents U.S. as a Better Partner for Africa

Without quite saying so explicitly, the president made the argument that, when it comes to trade, Washington offers a more empowering vision for the future.