Israel Arrests: Israeli police have arrested up to six people in the killing of an Arab boy who was burned to death in a forest. Authorities believe Muhammad Abu Khdeir was burned alive in revenge for the killing of three …

Executive in Action: Frustrated with Congress, President Obama says he will reform immigration by executive action. The president made his announcement after House Speaker John Boehner announced that Congress will not vote on immigration reform this year. Obama said in …

The Big Melt: An enormous portion of the West Antarctic ice sheet is melting and it may be irreversible, according to scientific reports released yesterday. Eric Rignot, a glaciologist at the University of California, Irvine said, “It has passed the …

Syria: Israeli jets yesterday hit two Syrian bases to destroy Russian missiles they say were intended for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which is fighting in support of the Syrian regime. Israel has said it will do what’s necessary to …

Don’t Blame Us: The computer contractors who built the Obamacare website dodged responsibility this morning for the system’s malfunctions. Cheryl Campbell, senior VP of Canadian company CGI Federal, told a congressional hearing that The White House is in charge as …

Egypt: Dozens of people are reported dead today after Egyptian forces cleared encampments of protesters supporting deposed president Mohamed Morsi. Security forces used armored vehicles, tear gas, shotguns and automatic rifles. The government reports 95 dead and 900 injured, but …

RussoPhobia: Hundreds of people in London yesterday protested Russia’s “homosexual propaganda” law that outlaws informing minors about homosexuality, staging gay pride events, publicly defending gay rights, or equating gay and heterosexual relationships. They called Vladimir Putin the “Czar of homophobia.” …

Explosion: At least five people are dead and about 165 injured in a huge explosion at a West Texas fertilizer plant. The blast also damaged and destroyed 50-75 homes and businesses. Firefighters were in the plant battling a fire but …

World: President Obama got an ovation in Israel today when he said, “The only way Israel can survive is through an independent and viable Palestine.” Speaking to a receptive audience in Jerusalem he said, “It is not fair that a …

National: President Obama arrived in Israel today on his first official visit to the Jewish state. He will meet with both the Israeli prime minister, and the Palestinian president, trying to get them back to talking peace. While discussing what …