Thailand Blast Kills 15, Injures over 80
An apparent bomb-rigged motorcycle exploded in a popular tourist hotspot in central Thailand, killing some 15 and injuring many more.
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American voters oppose 57 - 28 percent, with only lukewarm support from Democrats and overwhelming opposition for Republicans and independent voters, the nuclear pact negotiated with Iran, according to a Quinnipiac University national poll released recently.
Poll: Americans Oppose Iran Deal 2-to-1
American voters oppose 57 – 28 percent, with only lukewarm support from Democrats and overwhelming opposition for Republicans and independent voters, the nuclear pact negotiated with Iran, according to a Quinnipiac University national poll released recently.
Rising Egg Prices Blamed on Avian Flu Outbreak
If you do the grocery shopping in your house, you have probably noticed that egg prices are going up again. A dozen large eggs on average costs about $2.76. That’s nearly double the cost they were sold for in April and May. It’s being blamed on an outbreak of bird flu.
Egg Prices Blowing Up Because of Avian Flu
The outbreak of avian flu caused the cost of eggs to nearly double last month for producers. Wholesale prices for chicken eggs jumped 84.5 percent in June, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
Iran and the United States and its negotiating partners reached agreement Tuesday on a deal that would curb Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief -- setting up a looming showdown between President Obama and Congress, where lawmakers could take issue with several provisions, including one giving Iran leverage over inspections. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the deal a mistake of “historic proportions,” and vowed to keep up efforts to block the Islamic Republic from obtaining an atomic bomb.
World Powers and Iran Reach Nuclear Deal
Iran and the United States and its negotiating partners reached agreement Tuesday on a deal that would curb Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief — setting up a looming showdown between President Obama and Congress, where lawmakers could take issue with several provisions, including one giving Iran leverage over inspections. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the deal a mistake of “historic proportions,” and vowed to keep up efforts to block the Islamic Republic from obtaining an atomic bomb.
People who buy health insurance through state exchanges established by the federal government will remain eligible for subsidies, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare Subsidies
People who buy health insurance through state exchanges established by the federal government will remain eligible for subsidies, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
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French Lawmakers Pass Bill Requiring ‘Neutrality on Religion’ at Preschools
French lawmakers passed a law requiring “religious neutrality” in all educational institutions for children under the age of 6.
Allergy Symptoms Out of Control As Pollen Count Skyrockets
Allergy sufferers throughout the northeast are finding themselves in the midst of a particularly brutal season as meteorological conditions over the past few months combined to create the perfect storm for those who suffer from seasonal allergies.
Fake IRS Agents Target 366,000 in Huge Tax Scam
Fake IRS agents have targeted more than 366,000 people with harassing phone calls demanding payments and threatening jail in the largest scam of its kind in the history of the agency, a federal investigator said Thursday.
Israeli-Made App to Help Drivers Find Parking
When it comes to helping drivers, there’s no shortage of in-car technology from GPS navigation to collision-warning systems. But now start-ups are tackling a perennial source of frustration—finding a parking space.
United Will Not Honor Low Fares Caused by Glitch
United Airlines will not be honoring the mistake in shockingly low trans-Atlantic flight prices many were able to purchase Wednesday due to a third-party software mistake with currency conversion.
Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights Ahead of Blizzard
Airlines cancelled thousands of flights into and out of East Coast airports as a major snowstorm packing up to three feet of snow barrels down on the region.
Hundreds of Thousands March in Unity in Paris
A series of terror attacks which claimed 16 lives in Paris, the capitol city of France, last week has brought hundreds of thousands of people out into the streets who marching alongside world leaders in a show of unity and defiance against terror. Live video of the march in the Extended Article.
Muslim Supermarket Clerk Hid Jews in the Freezer
Lassana Bathily, a Muslim employee at Paris Kosher grocery store Hyper Cacher, saved several people by hiding them in a walk-in freezer when a gunman laid siege to his workplace on Friday.
81-Year-Old Jewish Cartoonist Among 12 Murdered in Paris Terror Attack
At least 12 people died in an attack on the Paris headquarters of the Charlie Hebdo satirical magazine.
New ISS Photos Shed Light on Israeli Topography
New photos posted on the Facebook page of the International Space Station (ISS) paint a detailed picture of Israeli topography. The photos—taken by NASA astronaut Barry Wilmore, commander of the current Expedition 41 to the ISS, were shot as the station passed over Israel from a height of 268 miles.
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Pakistan Releases Alleged Mumbai Mastermind on Bail
Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, a Pakistani man believed to be the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai massacre that left 166 dead, including 6 Jews at the local Chabad house, was released on bail by the Pakistani government.
Update: Suspect rearrested.
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