LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Luke Air Force Base officials say an F-16C from the 56th Fighter Wing crashed while attempting to land at a municipal airport in Arizona. The pilot ejected and wasn't seriously injured. Officials say the jet was on a training flight Tuesday when it diverted to the Lake Havasu City airport and went off the runway while landing, prompting the pilot to eject. Staff Sgt. Jenna Bigham says the pilot is in good condition and was transported to a hospital. She says she couldn't provide information on why the plane diverted. The Today's News-Herald newspaper posted a photo showing the plane apparently missing the nose area of its fuselage. Lake Havasu City is 134 miles northwest of Luke, located in Glendale, a suburb of Phoenix.
Striking back at the growing substance abuse and addiction crises that have hit the Orthodox Jewish community with stunning ferocity, Teaneck area residents came out en masse on Sunday night to learn more about these rarely discussed issues at an awareness event hosted by Amudim.   Well over 600 men, women and teens flocked to Torah Academy of Bergen County where the standing room only crowd was riveted for more than two hours by a presentation that included hard hitting remarks that gave listeners multiple perspectives of this growing problem that has shattered families, and in all too many instances, claimed lives.  While many in the Orthodox Jewish community have been reluctant to acknowledge the dual plagues of abuse and addiction, communal support in Teaneck was unanimous...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The man who snatched an AR-15 rifle away from a gunman at a Tennessee restaurant told Tennessee lawmakers Tuesday he faced "the true test of a man," drawing a standing ovation during his brief address. As the House hailed him as a hero with a resolution, James Shaw Jr. said he acted early Sunday at a Nashville Waffle House to save his own life, and saved others in the process. "I never thought I'd be in a room with all the eyes on me, but you know, I'm very grateful to be here," Shaw told House members. The 29-year-old said he has since gone to see some of the shooting victims in the hospital and they all remembered him. He apologized to the people whose loved ones died in the attack. On the floor afterward, Democratic House Minority Leader Craig...
One in three older Americans with Medicare drug coverage is prescribed opioid painkillers, but for those who develop a dangerous addiction there is one treatment Medicare won't cover: methadone. Methadone is the oldest, and experts say, the most effective of the three approved medications used to treat opioid addiction. It eases cravings without an intense high, allowing patients to work with counselors to rebuild their lives. Federal money is flowing to states to open new methadone clinics through the 21st Century Cures Act, but despite the nation's deepening opioid crisis, the Medicare drug program for the elderly covers methadone only when prescribed for pain. Joseph Purvis, a former heroin and prescription painkiller user, said he went into a depressive tailspin because he...
TORONTO (AP) — A look at the Alek Minassian, who has been charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 of attempted murder for driving a van into a crowded sidewalk in Toronto on Monday: A YOUNG MAN FROM SUBURBAN TORONTO, AND A STUNNED FAMILY: Minassian, 25, lives with his family in the Toronto suburb of Richmond Hill, on a street of sizeable, well-tended brick homes. Police say he had no criminal record before Monday. His father, Vahe Minassian, wept and seemed stunned as he watched as his son, showing little emotion, make a brief court appearance Tuesday and be ordered held without bail. When his father was asked later whether he had any message for the families of the people killed and injured, he said quietly: "I'm sorry." A "SOCIALLY AWKWARD" STUDENT : Minassi...
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are sinking Tuesday as investors fear that growth in company profits will slow down. The worries began to set in after construction and mining equipment maker Caterpillar said it doesn't expect to top its first-quarter profit for the rest of this year. Industrial and basic materials companies and technology firms are taking some of the worst losses as the Dow Jones industrial average fell as much as 619 points. KEEPING SCORE: The S&P 500 index sank 42 points, or 1.6 percent, to 2,626 as of 2:15 p.m. Eastern time. It was up as much as 13 points in the morning. The Dow Jones industrial average was down 503 points, or 2.1 percent, to 23,945. The Nasdaq composite dropped 144 points, or 2 percent, to 6,984. Small-company stocks held up slightly bette...
Lakewood, NJ - In a two part series highlighting Beth Medrash Govoha’s role in the explosion of Jewish growth that has transformed Lakewood in recent years, the Asbury Park Press profiles yeshiva president Rabbi Aaron Kotler and his multi-pronged efforts on behalf of the school and the Jewish community, both in and out of the township. Bearing the name of his grandfather who founded Beth Medrash Govoha, Rabbi Kotler joined the school’s administration in 1996, reluctantly stepping in to help breathe life into the 53 year old yeshiva which was struggling financially.  After putting the yeshiva back in the black, Rabbi Kotler used those same reservoirs of business sense, charisma and sheer determination to grow Beth Medrash Govoha, a move that brought massive change to the ...
Rabbinical Alliance of America –IGUD HARABBONIM unequivocally Condemns the Alarming Rise in Physical Assaults on Jews in New York City and throughout the United States  The Rabbinical Alliance of America - IGUD HARABBONIM a professional Rabbinical Organization founded in 1942 – with a membership of over 950 Orthodox Rabbis -- categorically condemns the alarming increase of horrifying physical attacks on Jews throughout New York City and beyond, and calls on all community, civic and political leaders to unite in denouncing this violent Jew hatred.  On Monday, April 23rd, it was reported that a Fed Ex employee, Madraque Tyquan Bailey, 22, stabbed a Jewish man (Jack Gindi, 28) in the midtown section of Manhattan during broad daylight. The attack took place in front of...
NEW YORK (AP) — Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is warning the Trump administration that pulling out from the Iran nuclear deal would undermine talks with North Korea by proving that America reneges on its promises. He tells The Associated Press that if President Donald Trump withdraws, Iran would "most likely" abandon the deal as well. Zarif says Iran would no longer be bound by the deal's international obligations. That would free up Iran to resume enrichment activity beyond the limits imposed by the 2015 nuclear accord. In an interview, Zarif says Iran would welcome reduced tensions on the Korean Peninsula. But he says Trump is showing that the U.S. "is not a trustworthy, reliable negotiating partner." Zarif says that makes the U.S. "a rather unlikely part...
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli government has acknowledged it cannot expel African migrants against their will and has canceled all pending deportation orders. In a statement to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, the state says: "It is not possible to implement expulsions to a third country without (migrants') consent." Some 35,000 African migrants, mostly from Sudan and Eritrea, are in Israel. The government wants most of them to leave, but has not been able to find a way to expel them lawfully. Last month, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reached a deal with the U.N. to resettle half of the migrants in Western nations and absorb the rest. But hours later, he called it off, caving in to nationalist critics who said it wasn't enough.
A rented van that drove along a crowded sidewalk in Toronto, killing 10 people and injuring 15, is apparently the latest example of a driver using a vehicle as a weapon in recent years. Some of the attacks were orchestrated by extremist groups, others by unstable individuals with unclear motives. Radical groups have urged supporters to use any weapons at hand, including cars, a tactic that presents a major challenge for security forces around the world. Here's a look at some other attacks: ___ Oct. 31, 2017 A Halloween attack on a bike path in New York City killed eight and injured 11 others. Authorities say Sayfullo Saipov of Paterson, New Jersey, was inspired by the Islamic State group when he mowed people down in rented truck near the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan. ___...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's escalating dispute with China over trade and technology is threatening jobs and profits in working-class communities where his "America First" agenda hit home. The Commerce Department has received more than 2,400 applications from companies seeking waivers from the administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, which may result in duty payments of millions of dollars for larger businesses. The department has begun posting the requests online for public comment; several of the applications released so far suggest deep misgivings with Trump's protectionist strategy, especially in areas where he won strong support during the 2016 election. The tariffs are aimed primarily at China for flooding the global market with che...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate leaders on Tuesday indefinitely delayed the confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump's pick to be Veterans Affairs secretary, citing "serious allegations" made against the Navy rear admiral involving his past behavior as a White House physician. The hearing for Ronny Jackson had been set for Wednesday at the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. "We take very seriously our constitutional duty to thoroughly and carefully vet each nominee sent to the Senate for confirmation," said the chairman, Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and the top Democrat on the committee, Sen. Jon Tester of Montana. "We will continue looking into these serious allegations and have requested additional information from the White House to enable the committee to conduct a full rev...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former Attorney General Eric Holder is questioning the recent arrest of two black men in a Philadelphia Starbucks. During remarks at the National Constitution Center Monday night, Holder said common sense should have been used in the situation and that the manager should have thought twice about calling police. Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson were handcuffed and arrested on April 12 after a Starbucks employee called police because they hadn't bought anything in the store. The two men told The Associated Press that they were waiting for a business contact to arrive. The former Obama administration official is helping create a training curriculum for Starbucks along with other civil rights experts that will address racial bias. The chain will close 8,000 st...
Federal, State, and Local Safety Leaders Join to Help End “Preventable Tragedies” Linthicum Heights, MD – Today at the 2018 Maryland Highway Safety Summit, Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Secretary Pete K. Rahn was joined by law enforcement and health officials and other traffic safety advocates for an announcement and call-to-action to reduce the hundreds of fatalities that occur on State roads each year. Preliminary data collected by MDOT shows that in 2017, 557 people died in traffic crashes on roadways in the state – 35 more deaths than in 2016 – and vehicle miles traveled increased by two percent. “MDOT remains deeply committed to zero deaths through stronger traffic laws, continued enforcement, roadway safety improvements,...
NEW YORK (AP) — Major U.S. stock indexes have surrendered an early gain and are falling sharply Tuesday as investors sell technology, industrial and retail stocks. Bond yields continue to rise and the 10-year Treasury note reached 3 percent for the first time in more than four years. Alphabet, Google's parent company, is one of the biggest losers after it reported greater revenue but also an increase in spending. KEEPING SCORE: The S&P 500 index sank 28 points, or 1.1 percent, to 2,642 as of 1 p.m. Eastern time. It was up as much as 13 points earlier. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 380 points, or 1.6 percent, to 24,059. The Nasdaq composite dropped 111 points, or 1.6 percent, to 7,018. Small-company stocks held up better than the rest of the market. The Russell 200...
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (AP) — Faulty classroom design and failures in the police radio and 911 systems contributed to the chaos and deaths during the recent Florida high school massacre, a commission investigating the shooting was told at its first meeting Tuesday. Broward Sheriff's Office Detective Zachary Scott told the Marjory Stoneman High School Public Safety Commission that teachers trying to lock down their students as the gunman began his attack couldn't lock classroom doors from the inside, but had to grab a key, open the door and turn the lock from the outside. "That's messed up, no matter how you slice it," said Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, chairman of the 16-member commission that will prepare a report looking at the actions of state officials befo...
Baltimore County, MD - Apr. 24, 2018 - Dear Community Members, Between 4/16/18 and 4/24/18, there were 10 residential burglaries in the Pikesville Precinct area. The majority of these cases occurred during the overnight hours. In 8 of these burglaries, the unknown suspect entered through an open window or door, and no force was required.  As a reminder, please keep your residences secured at all times.  Lock your windows, doors, and use your residential alarm system.  Please be vigilant of suspicious subjects or vehicles roaming through the neighborhoods. If you notice suspicious activity, safely get a good description of the subjects and contact 911.  The Pikesville Precinct Community Outreach Team offers free residential security surveys where a uniformed officer ...
THE FOLLOWING IS VIA YWN A report was published by The Marker revealing that Tnuva is using less milk in its chocolate milk products and replacing it with water. The report explains persons who bought Tnuva’s chocolate milk in recent days are probably not paying attention to writing a new ingredients label that appears in small letters at the bottom of the package, which now turns out to be an increase in the water’s water level, at a price of NIS 8.53 per liter. The reduction in the quantity of milk, which results in less calcium and sugar, makes the Tnuva chocolate milk inferior to some of its competitors. According to TheMarker, despite the fact that Tnuva’s new product contains 81.5 percent milk...read more at YWN
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Tuesday that foreign businesses cannot be sued in U.S. courts by foreign victims of human rights abuses and extremist attacks. The justices voted 5-4 in favor of the Jordan-based Arab Bank. It was sued by Israeli victims of attacks in the West Bank and Gaza who claim that the bank helped finance the attacks. The victims had tried to use the 18th-century Alien Tort Statute to hold the bank accountable for its role. But the court's conservative justices rejected that attempt. "As demonstrated by this litigation, foreign corporate defendants create unique problems. And courts are not well suited to make the required policy judgments that are implicated by corporate liability in cases like this one," Justice Anthony Kennedy wrot...
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