Category Archives: World
Amid American Jewish criticism over Otzma Yehudit Party, concern arises about language
(February 26, 2019 / JNS) The fallout over the recent merger of Otzma Yehudit with the Jewish Home Party—a bid by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to bolster his right-wing coalition ahead of April 9 elections—appears to have exacerbated already strained ties between Israel and several American Jewish organizations. Read more » »
United Methodist delegates defeat bid to ease LGBT bans
by DAVID CRARY and JIM SALTER, Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — The United Methodist Church, America’s second-largest Protestant denomination, faces a likely surge in defections and acts of defiance after delegates at a crucial conference Tuesday rejected a move to ease the faith’s ban on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBT clergy. Read more » »
Affordability extended at senior housing community in Brighton, property improvements planned, resulting from $44.8 million in MassHousing financing
Senior citizens living at the 200-unit Covenant House I and II housing community in Brighton have had affordable rents extended through 2052 and will see significant property improvements as a result of $44.8 million in MassHousing affordable housing financing to the non-profit developer B’nai B’rith Housing. Read more » »
Man crashes into shopping cart in Texas parking lot, killing baby and injuring mother
SAN ANTONIO (WOAI/KABB) — An 18-month-old baby was killed in a San Antonio parking lot Monday afternoon. According to the San Antonio Police Department, the baby girl was in the baby seat of a shopping cart behind her mother’s parked car as she was putting groceries in the vehicle. Read more » »
Attorney General Barr remarks on Black History Month at the Department of Justice
Attorney General Barr remarks on Black History Month at the Department of Justice KATUWASHINGTON (SBG) — Attorney General William P. Barr will give remarks at the Department of Justice African American History Month Observance Program. Read more » »
B’Nai B’rith Real Estate luncheon – March 13
New York, NY Barbara Byrne Denham, senior economist, Reis, Inc., will present her “2019 Economic/Commercial Real Estate Overview” at the B’nai B’rith Real Estate luncheon, Wednesday, March 13, beginning at noon at The Cornell Club, 6 East 44th Street, in the Fall Creek Room on the fifth floor. Read more »
Appeals court rejects challenge to Mueller’s appointment
by BALSAMO and JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld Robert Mueller’s appointment as special counsel after his authority had been challenged by a witness who refused to appear before a grand jury related to the Russia investigation. Read more » »
Watch live: GOP holds post-caucus press conference
Watch live: GOP holds post-caucus press conference KATUWASHINGTON (SBG) — Watch live as Republican leadership holds a press conference. Read more » »
More states join push to elect president based on popular vote
by ADRIAN MOJICA, WZTV Staff Photo: Alicia Brand / U.S. Army Cutout Photo: Gage Skidmore / CC BY-SA 2.0 via MGN Online NASHVILLE (WZTV) – Colorado is the latest state to pass a bill which would change the way presidential candidates win office. The state joins 11 others after passing a bill to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. Read more » »
Live now: Sunrise Movement confronts McConnell over Green New Deal
Live now: Sunrise Movement confronts McConnell over Green New Deal KATUWASHINGTON (SBG) — Watch live ashundreds of young people from around the country join Kentucky high schoolers in Washington DC to confront Mitch … Read more » »
