| Leading Israeli liberal praises Kushner’s unfinished, still-secret Mideast peace plan Posted: 25 Jun 2018 02:47 PM PDT  Jared Kushner's Mideast peace plan is expected to be released in the near future, but one leading Israeli liberal already likes it.
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| US Supreme Court turns down case of florist who refused to service same-sex couple Posted: 25 Jun 2018 01:07 PM PDT  The US Supreme Court on Monday ordered a lower court to reconsider the case against a Washington state florist who was fined for refusing to sell flowers for a same-sex wedding on religious grounds. The decision follows the top US court's June 4 ruling in favor of a Colorado baker who had been found guilty of discrimination for refusing to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple on the basis of his Christian beliefs. The top US court sent the case -- involving florist Barronelle Stutzman, who said her Christian convictions barred her from selling a wedding floral arrangement to a same-sex couple -- back to the Washington state supreme court for further consideration.
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| 37 American Habits That Visitors Find Confusing Posted: 25 Jun 2018 12:12 PM PDT ![37 American Habits That Visitors Find Confusing]( "37 American Habits That Visitors Find Confusing")
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| Funeral to be held for Pennsylvania teen killed by police Posted: 25 Jun 2018 08:24 AM PDT  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Funeral services are being held Monday for a black teenager shot and killed by a white police officer when he fled a traffic stop in Pennsylvania last week.
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| Acid pools in Africa that look like a Martian landscape Posted: 25 Jun 2018 05:15 AM PDT ![Acid pools in Africa that look like a Martian landscape]( "Acid pools in Africa that look like a Martian landscape") These stunning images show the beauty and drama of Mother Nature at work. Captured deep in heart of the Danakil Desert in East Africa, the images show the acid pools near the Erta Ale volcano.
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| Iraqi PM Abadi meets with cleric Sadr Posted: 25 Jun 2018 04:12 AM PDT  BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, whose political bloc came third in a May parliamentary election, met on Saturday with cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, whose bloc came first, in the Shi'ite holy city of Najaf, Abadi's office said. It was the first meeting between the pair since Sadr and second-placed Hadi al-Amiri, a Shi'ite militia commander and Iran ally, announced an alliance between their blocs. ...
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| Brigitte Nielsen gives birth to 5th child at 54 Posted: 24 Jun 2018 11:11 PM PDT  Brigitte Nielsen says she has given birth at age 54.
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| Recep Tayyip Erdogan Proclaimed Winner of Turkey's Presidential Election Posted: 24 Jun 2018 10:11 PM PDT  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was proclaimed the winner early Monday of a landmark election that ushers in a government system granting the president sweeping new powers and which critics say will cement what they call a one-man rule.
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| Why the United States Needs North Korea to Stay Nuclear Posted: 24 Jun 2018 05:52 PM PDT  A nuclear North Korea is not a threat, but an ideal stabilizer. Many are hopeful that the June 12 summit in Singapore between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will lead to denuclearization and peace on the Korean Peninsula. First, possessing nuclear weapons is the best way to pacify North Korea and constrain its aggression.
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| Trump's Trade Fight With Canada Highlights Two Approaches To Capitalism Posted: 24 Jun 2018 04:57 PM PDT  President Donald Trump's savaging of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
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| Donald Trump demands immediate return of undocumented migrants as bitter debate divides America Posted: 24 Jun 2018 02:47 PM PDT  Donald Trump, the US president, stoked his political base by calling on Sunday for the immediate deportation of illegal immigrants without judicial process as the consequences of his zero-tolerance border policy continue to divide the nation. In a pair of tweets sent during the drive to his Virginia golf course, Mr Trump increased the rhetorical temperature, heaping pressure on Congressional Republicans ahead of an immigration vote expected this week. "We cannot allow all of these people to invade our country," he wrote. "When somebody comes in, we must immediately, with no judges or court cases, bring them back from where they came. "Our system is a mockery to good immigration policy and law and order. Most children come without parents." At the same time, in a sign of the country's bitter atmosphere, his supporters and opponents were playing out a proxy battle over a 26-seat restaurant in rural Virginia. The Red Hen became a touchpoint for America's polarisation after its owner asked Mr Trump's spokeswoman to leave because of the administration's "inhumane and unethical" policies. 'A restaurant's job is to serve food, not take a political stance' Mr Trump was elected on a platform of clamping down on undocumented migrants. The issue came to a head last week when it emerged more than 2000 children had been separated from their parents as a result of his administration's zero tolerance policy. Although the president signed an executive order to keep families together, his officials are struggling to navigate complex regulations designed to keep children out of detention for long periods while punishing their parents. ....Our Immigration policy, laughed at all over the world, is very unfair to all of those people who have gone through the system legally and are waiting on line for years! Immigration must be based on merit - we need people who will help to Make America Great Again!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 24, 2018 The result is a backlog in the courts and frustration in the White House, where the president has no power to lift legal protection for immigrants and prevent the law running its course in court. A new poll for CBS illustrates the divide. It found that although 74% of Republicans believe those who enter illegally should be punished "as an example of toughness", some 79% of Democrats believe they should be treated well "as an example of kindness". The crisis was among the divisions that exploded into public at the weekend amid the unlikely setting of a farm-to-table restaurant in Virginia. Sarah Sanders, the White House press secretary, was quietly asked to leave when staff – who had seen her defend Mr Trump's border policy - asked owner Stephanie Wilkinson to take a stand. Mrs Sanders tweeted about the episode sparking an online backlash, followed in turn by a wave of liberal solidarity with the restaurant. Sarah, I know you don't care even a tiny little bit about the ethics rules, but using your official account for this is a clear violation of 5 CFR 2635.702(a). It's the same as if an ATF agent pulled out his badge when a restaurant tried to throw him/her out. https://t.co/Fj6OfBAdew— Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) June 23, 2018 Walter Shaub, who served as White ethics chief under Barack Obama, accused Mrs Sanders of breaking the law by using her position to incite harassment. "Sanders used her official govt account to condemn a private business for personal reasons," he wrote on Twitter. "Seeks to coerce business by using her office to get public to pressure it." The restaurant remained closed on Sunday – a regular day off – as the storm raged online. The Red Hen restaurant stands in Lexington, Virginia, which had a population of a little over 7000 at the last census Credit: Daniel Lin/AP Efforts by websites such as Yelp to delete comments that were politically rather than gastronomically motivated appeared to be in vain, as critics posted images of mice in burger buns and excrement on plates. "The food made me hurl, the service was horrendous and the servers were just about as nasty as could be," wrote Keith W, whose Texas location was more than 1000 miles from the restaurant. Wellwishers were outnumbered by about two to one. Bigotry. On the menu at Red Hen Restaurant in Lexington VA. Or you can ask for the "Hate Plate". And appetizers are "small plates for small minds" https://t.co/rHEVdcQwwh— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) June 23, 2018 Angelique A, David W and Anna N all used identical words: "To the owners of The Red Hen, thank you for being true Patriots and true Americans. You have a right to refuse service to evil people." Philippe Reines, a former adviser to Hillary Clinton, urged his followers on Twitter to follow his lead in supporting the restaurant. "Hearing such wonderful things about the Red Hen restaurant, I bought a $100 Gift Card through your website," he wrote. "I don't live near Lexington, VA so may never make it in. If not please keep the payment."
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