Amid another day of fighting, Secretary of State John Kerry landed in Tel Aviv on Wednesday and began a whirlwind session of shuttle diplomacy.
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Rubio: Small Government Can Help Fix Economic Inequality
Sen. Marco Rubio, a potential 2016 GOP presidential contender, is concerned about issues of access to affordable education, availability of job training and prospects for economic mobility. While shunning the “income inequality” language of the left, he insists that those problems need to be viewed through the lens of limited government.
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 crash: What we know
One day after the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine, investigators are working to learn more about the crash — and who might be responsible.
FedEx Charged With Shipping Drugs For Illegal Online Pharmacies
A federal grand jury has indicted FedEx on charges of assisting illegal pharmacies. Prosecutors say the shipping company knowingly distributed controlled substances.
In Response To Dwindling Applications, Peace Corps Makes Big Changes
In a bid to shore up sagging numbers, the Peace Corps on Tuesday announced significant changes to its application process.
Israel Resumes Airstrikes On Gaza, As Cease-Fire Chance Slips Away
Israel has resumed its airstrikes on Gaza as a proposed cease-fire that would have ended eight days of fighting failed.
Israel Shoots Down Drone As Clash With Hamas Continues
Exchanges of rockets and airstrikes continue between Israel and militants in Gaza, one week after violence broke out in the area.
Israel Strikes Gaza, As Hamas Rockets Show Increased Range
In an exchange of Hamas rockets and Israeli air strikes, the Palestinian death toll in Gaza has risen to at least 28 this week. And in a notable step, rockets fired from Gaza are being aimed at Israel’s main cities.
5,000 Years Old: Ancient Yew Tree Identified In Wales
It might be the oldest tree in Britain. A yew tree that sprawls over a churchyard in Wales is more than 5,000 years old, according to experts.
Pentagon Decides To Dig Up Remains Of Long-Lost Soldier
After years of refusing to act, the U.S. military has decided to disinter the possible grave of Pvt. Arthur “Bud” Kelder, a POW from World War II who is buried anonymously in an American war cemetery in the Philippines.