Russian Fighter Jet and U.S. Navy Plane Come Within 20 Feet
A Russian fighter jet buzzed a U.S. Navy plane conducting surveillance operations in international airspace, the countries confirmed.
Trump Warns Comey Over Leaks To Media
President Donald Trump is warning that former FBI Director James Comey “better hope” that there are no “tapes” of their conversations.
The Crusaders Fighting Sex Abuse In The Underbelly of Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox Community
Jerusalem in late 2015 was a place marked by fear. It was mainly fear of lone wolf terrorists with knives, but Avigail Karlinsky thought it time to explain something to men: Maybe they weren’t used to constantly being alert, warily looking left and right for attackers, but women were.
NYC Landlord Sentenced To Prison For Bribing City Employee
A Brooklyn landlord and “serial briber,” who once threatened to blackmail a tenant with a phony incest claim if she didn’t move out of his building, was sentenced to up to six years in prison Monday morning, according to the Manhattan District Attorney’s office and court records.
Owner Of Brooklyn Construction Company Charged With Manslaughter In Worker’s Death
NEW YORK — The owner of a Brooklyn construction company has been charged with manslaughter following a wall collapse that left one worker dead and two others seriously injured.
Judge Concerned Over Giuliani’s Work In Iran Sanctions Case
A judge presiding over a criminal case against a wealthy Turkish businessman said Thursday he’s not sure ex-New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani can work for the defendant while his law firm represents Turkey in other matters.
Jerusalem – Fidget Spinners Declared Kosher For Shabbat
Jerusalem – It is permissible to play with fidget spinners on Shabbat, rabbis at an institute that looks at technological science and Jewish law have determined.
Washington – Saudis Paid For US Veteran Trips Against 9/11 Lawsuit Law
Washington – After Congress passed a new law allowing Sept. 11 victims’ families to sue Saudi Arabia in U.S. courts, opponents mounted an expensive political campaign, including paying American military veterans to visit Capitol Hill and warn lawmakers about what they said could be unintended consequences.
New York – Ex-Restaurateur Linked To NYPD Probe Pleads Guilty To Ponzi Scheme
New York – A former Manhattan restaurant owner, charged in a case that emerged from a federal corruption investigation of the New York Police Department, has pleaded guilty to running a Ponzi scheme after reaching a deal with federal prosecutors.