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The German group buying ticket dodgers out of prison

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House subcommittee talks terrorism, legislation and Palestinian Authority ‘pay-for-slay’ practices

(September 27, 2023 / JNS) Taylor Force. Source: Facebook. Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) began a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia on Wednesday with a moment of silence for Taylor Force, the 28-year-old West...

Fact Check: AOC Became a Multi-Millionaire After Serving Four Years in Congress?

Claim:Evidence exists that shows U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is a multi-millionaire after spending just over four years in Congress.Rating:On Sept. 27, 2023, a user on X (formerly Twitter) made the claim that U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocas...

Abrams tanks were 'built to kill' Russian armor, but Ukraine has its work cut out for it keeping them in the fight

US M1 Abrams tanks fire during the "Saber Strike" NATO military exercise in Adazi, Latvia, 2016.ReutersUkraine has received a first batch of US-provided M1A1 Abrams tanks.Although an older model, the Abrams has a proven ability to pulverize Soviet-bu...

Winner claims $1.6bn lottery jackpot after buying ticket in supermarket - but still has a decision to make

A lucky winner has come forward to claim a $1.6bn (£1.32bn) Mega Millions lottery jackpot in the US.The ticket was bought at a Publix supermarket in Neptune Beach, near Jacksonville in Florida. However, the winner sat on the ticket for...

Man's rape conviction to be reviewed after 'mistakes were made' during trial

A man who avoided a prison sentence for rape is to have his conviction reviewed after prosecutors admitted "mistakes were made" during his trial. Sean Hogg, 22, was convicted of raping a 13-year-old girl on various occasions in Dalkeith...

Group of Jews, including some leaders, tells Musk to ‘X out hate’

(September 27, 2023 / JNS) Some 100 Jews, including recognizable leaders, have penned a letter to business magnate Elon Musk telling him to “X out hate” on the social-media platform he now owns. “As Jewish leaders of all backgrounds, current and for...

Bruce Springsteen postpones remainder of 2023 tour

Bruce Springsteen has postponed the remainder of his 2023 tour as he recovers from a peptic ulcer. The 74-year-old rock icon, who celebrated his birthday last week, will now perform the remaining tour dates with backing band E Street in...

Judge Chutkan denies Trump’s request to recuse herself in federal election subversion case

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan said Wednesday she won’t recuse herself from Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case in Washington, rejecting the former president’s claims that her past comments raise doubts about whether s...

Justin Trudeau apologises after Nazi veteran honoured in parliament

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GOP Senators Push White House to Stop the Surge at the Border

Senate Republicans are calling for action from the White House to secure the U.S. Southern border, and they want to work with Democrats to make policy changes. Senate Republicans are calling for action from the White House to secure the U.S. Souther...

Sukkah vs. skyscraper?

(September 27, 2023 / JNS) More than 40 years ago, when downtown Johannesburg was a vibrant civic center filled with shops, offices, hotels and a bustling inner-city life, many Jews lived and worked there. I remember setting up Chabad’s Central City...

Colorado Mom Suzanne Morphew’s Remains Found 3 Years After She Vanished

Three years ago, Suzanne Morphew vanished without a trace on Mother’s Day after going on a bike ride, sparking a high-profile case that once involved murder charges against her husband. On Wednesday, Colorado authorities finally revealed they had fou...

Franklin Graham Dedicates New Samaritan's Purse Airlift Response Center

Samaritan's Purse, the international humanitarian response ministry headquartered in Boone, North Carolina, now has a new airlift response center in Greensboro. On Tuesday, Samaritan's Purse President and CEO Franklin Graham dedicated the new faci...

Convicted murderer who helped stop terror attack honoured by Princess Anne

A convicted murderer who helped tackle a terrorist in London was among those honoured at a Windsor Castle ceremony.Princess Anne awarded Steven Gallant the Queen's Gallantry Medal for his actions during the Fishmongers' Hall attack in N...