Indigent Holocaust Survivors Struggle in Israel Amid Remembrance
In Tel Aviv area towns survivors like 83 year old Melinda Hershkowitz face daily poverty choosing between groceries and medicine as Holocaust Remembrance Day marks memory of six million. Netanyahu meets survivors while advocates urge broader recognition for about 45 000 poor survivors.
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Justice Dept says bathroom law discriminates against transgender people
The Justice Department warns North Carolina HR2 law requiring use of restrooms by birth gender discriminates against transgender state employees. It cites Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and demands a response from Gov. Pat McCrory by Monday.
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Princess Charlotte’s Royal Hamster Marvin Revealed
Princess Charlotte reportedly keeps a hamster named Marvin, revealed by Duchess Kate during a visit to a Magic Garden playground at Hampton Court Palace. A 9 year old observer shared Charlotte’s joy as whiskers tickled her face, with broader chatter about Prince George’s reaction to the dragon playground décor.
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Fort McMurray Wildfire Forces Large Evacuation
A fierce wildfire driven by a cold front has destroyed 1,600 structures in Fort McMurray and displaced about 83,000 people. About 25,000 acres burned as firefighters protect critical infrastructure including the Athabasca River bridge and Highway 63.
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US warns IS fight far from over after SEAL death
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter warned at a Stuttgart briefing that U S forces and allies will face more losses in the campaign against ISIL while avoiding direct ground combat. The death of Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Keating near Kurdish lines underscores the danger as coalition advisers work to accelerate operations, including the Mosul offensive.
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