“Real Time” host Bill Maher expressed how he was floored by the amount of antisemitism that has erupted in the US since war broke out between Israel and Hamas. “What do you make of this level of just gut-wrenching antisemitism?” Maher asked during a panel discussion on Friday. “I must …
Read More »Son of Holocaust survivor and author Elie Wiesel says teachers must assign 'Night' in schools
As antisemitism grows in the United States, the son of a Holocaust survivor is emphasizing the importance of teaching young people about the horrors of what happened to Jews at the hands of the Nazis. Elisha Wiesel joined “American’s Newsroom,” Monday, to discuss the need to bring back the book …
Read More »Knights of Columbus distributes its one millionth coat to deserving student in Denver
The Knights of Columbus has donated a total of one million coats through its Coats for Kids program, the Catholic fraternal organization announced on Monday, November 6. The millionth coat was distributed as one of nearly 1,000 coats given to underprivileged children attending five Catholic schools in Denver, Colorado, said …
Read More »Santa Fe mansion tax approved by voters in landslide
Voters have approved a tax on mansions to pay for affordable housing initiatives in New Mexico’s capital city of Santa Fe. Uncertified election results on Wednesday show that nearly three-fourths of ballots were cast in favor of the new tax on home sales of over $1 million, in a city …
Read More »New island emerges off coast of Japan following underwater volcanic eruption
An underwater volcano erupted off Japan’s coast three weeks ago, giving birth to a new island. The unnamed undersea volcano, located about 1,200 kilometers (750 miles) south of mainland Japan and a kilometer from Iwo Jima (half a mile) off the southern coast of Iwo Jima, began erupting on October …
Read More »America East Conference Tournament Recaps
Hartford, CT – Stony Brook, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Albany is heading back to the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year as the America East champion and Stony Brook again came up just short in the title game. The Great Danes closed the contest with a big run after leading …
Read More »Report: Ravens RB Rice arrested
Owings Mills, MD – Owings Mills, MD (SportsNetwork.com) – Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice was arrested in Atlantic City, N.J., over the weekend following an alleged altercation with his fiancee at a casino, according to a report. A statement from police says officers were called to the Revel Casino …
Read More »Cole sharp over 8 as Pirates top Giants
Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – Gerrit Cole tossed eight solid innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the San Francisco Giants 4-3 at PNC Park. Cole (3-2) gave up three runs on seven hits, walked one and struck out seven. Ike Davis had three hits and Travis Snider finished 2-for-3 with a …
Read More »Vargas among Royals' additions for ALDS
Anaheim, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – Game 1 starter Jason Vargas was one of two players added by the Kansas City Royals for their American League Division Series against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Vargas was not one of nine pitchers active for Kansas City’s thrilling 9-8, 12-inning win over Oakland …
Read More »Tensions rising ahead of finale between Pirates and D-backs
– You hit our guy. We hit your guy. Now what? – (SportsNetwork.com) – You hit our guy. We hit your guy. Now what? The Pittsburgh Pirates and Arizona Diamondbacks will be at that contentious stalemate on Sunday afternoon when they meet at Chase Field to close out a four-game …
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