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Questions raised after Russian-Israeli billionaire uses law that repatriates descendants of Sephardic Jews expelled during the Inquisition; officials say criticism ‘unjustified’

14-Year-Old Sought in Garland Triple Murder, Is ‘Armed and Dangerous’: PD  NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Texas cops hunt for 14-year-old ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect in triple homicide  Fox News 14-year-old guns down three other teens in Texas store shooting: cops  New York Post

The contagious new variant has companies and government officials wondering whether Americans can really be considered vaccinated without booster shots.

Shortly before he leaves office, Juan Orlando Hernández, a close ally of Israel, says his left-wing successor will face resistance if she tries to move Jerusalem embassy

A man accused of killing five people this week is believed to have authored online novels that name his real-life victims. The writings are part of a police investigation into the suspect’s motive. (Image credit: David Zalubowski/AP)

Reports say PA leader repeatedly expressed commitment to stop violence in West Bank, but voiced concern over Jerusalem escalation during meeting with defense minister

Right-wing radio host: Trump needs ‘intervention’ over vaccine support  Business Insider

As a religious minority in a state legislature that’s two-thirds Republican, the progressive member of the lower house finds opportunities for cultural and political outreach

U.S. Hit With Record Number of New Covid-19 Cases  The Wall Street Journal WHO marks 2 years since start of COVID pandemic  11Alive New COVID-19 cases in US soar to highest levels on record  Associated Press US breaks record for daily COVID-19 cases;

The World Health Organization is warning of a global “tsunami” of COVID cases as the omicron surge builds on the delta wave. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting a significant surge in U.S. pediatric hospital admissions in