Disney World 'Splash Mountain' log flume ride sinks
Riders forced to disembark popular attraction in the middle of the ride after their log vehicle sinks under the water.
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British rapper Wiley dropped by managers over anti-Semitic posts
'Godfather of grime' suspended from Twitter after engaging in anti-Semitic rants on social media.
Judge orders release of ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen
District judge rules US government violated First Amendment rights of former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to stop him from writing a book.
Gunman takes 20 Ukraine bus passengers hostage
Negotiations with bus hijacker underway after he claims he rigged bus with 20 civilians on board to explode.
6 shot in bloody New York morning
Shootings rise significantly in New York this year as anti-police sentiment surges.
Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt tests positive for coronavirus
Kevin Stitt believed to be the first US governor to contract the coronavirus.
Scientists discover massive 'Galactic Wall'
'South Pole Wall,' made up of thousands of galaxies, is 1.4 billion light-years long and 600 million light-years deep.
Report: Baby infected with coronavirus in the womb
French doctors say they have reported first confirmed case of a pregnant mother passing the coronavirus to her unborn child.
Report: Houthis arrest Yemenite Jews
Arab media report pro-Iranian militia is stepping up its attempts to ethnically cleanse Yemen of its last remaining Jews.
Rocket attack on US embassy in Baghdad
Attack on US embassy follows series of explosions at Iranian military sites.
Netanyahu: Talks with US over sovereignty not dependent on Blue and White
PM responds to Alternate Prime Minister Gantz's statement that July 1 is not set in stone, says discreet talks with US continuing.
500 Delta Air Lines employees infected with COVID-19, 10 dead
Air-line says 'vast majority' of employees who contracted the coronavirus have recovered, but the company has 'lost 10 employees.'
Biracial woman burned in Wisconsin attack
18-year-old woman suffers 3rd-degree burns after 4 white men throw lighter fluid, lighter into her car.
Amnesty Int: We never said Israel teaches 'neck-kneeling' to US police
Human rights organization refutes claim it has evidence Israel taught US police 'neck-kneeling' technique used to kill George Floyd.
US embassy says 'Pride' banner will go back up
Banner celebrating Pride Month removed because embassy did not receive permission from municipality to hang it. Authorization now underway.
Report: Iran tested long-range cruise missile
Iranian naval commander says new missiles have homing capabilities, can accurately strike targets 170 miles away.
US Supreme Court blocks Trump attempt to end Obama-era DACA program
Chief Justice Roberts says Administration's attempt to roll back protections for children of illegal immigrants 'arbitrary and capricious.'
COVID-19 deaths in NY fall to 17, lowest 24-hour total since start of outbreak
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says 'Phase 2' of reopening of New York City as daily death toll from coronavirus falls below 20.
Watch: Boris Johnson in car crash outside Parliament
Protester runs in front of convoy of British PM as it leaves Parliament, causing vehicles to collide including car with Boris Johnson inside
PA lies to International Criminal Court
PA submits text of speech given by Abbas leaving out part where he talks about paying terrorists, a war crime.
Netanyahu: Sovereignty might be implemented in stages
PM tells ex-IDF officials he is committed to sovereignty in 30% of Judea and Samaria, but process might not be carried out all at once.
Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court
US President orders sanctions against ICC for Afghanistan war crimes investigation, accuses court of 'politically persecuting Israel.'
DC: National Guard troops contract coronavirus
White House warns mass protests across the country could lead to renewed mass coronavirus outbreak.
Report: PA submits counter-proposal to 'Deal of the Century'
PA Prime Minister says he submitted peace plan to the Quartet calling for demilitarized Arab state in almost all of Judea and Samaria.
Settlement leadership split over criticism of Netanyahu, Trump
Several municipal leaders in Judea and Samaria call on David Elhayani to resign as Yesha Council chair after calling Trump 'not a friend.'
Report: 4 Jewish sites in Iraq require "urgent" action for preservation
Jewish Cultural Heritage Initiative releases report on 368 Jewish heritage sites in Iraq and Syria, viability of preservation efforts.
Trains to resume Monday
Railway service to resume operations on June 8, three months after being suspended due to coronavirus crisis.
Justice Ministry not preparing for sovereignty
With less than a month until government can vote on application of sovereignty, Justice Ministry has not begun preparations for challenges,
Bennett to Netanyahu: Restore order stopping payments to murderers
Former DM condemns decision by Benny Gantz to repeal order against terrorists' bank accounts. 'Restore order and prevent the next murder.'
Israeli FM participates in multinational corona videoconference
Foreign Minister Ashkenazi participates in joint discussion with counterparts from US, Australia, India, Brazil, and South Korea on COVID-19
3 other cops to be charged in George Floyd murder
Charge against officer who killed man in custody to be upgraded to second-degree murder, fellow officers to be charged as accomplices.
Torah scrolls removed from Beverly Hills synagogue to protect them from riots
Congregants act to safeguard Torah scrolls from riots after nearby synagogue vandalized and as riots following George Floyd's death continue
Curfew to be imposed on New York City
Governor Andrew Cuomo announces curfew from 11 PM to 5 AM as New York faces riots, protests over murder of George Floyd.
NY Mayor de Blasio considering curfew amidst George Floyd protests
New York mayor says he is discussing imposing curfew as city faces protests, looting, attacks on police during anti-racism demonstrations.
Study: Ancient Israelites used cannabis in Temple worship
Burned cannabis remains found on alter of First-Temple era Jewish shrine in Tel Arad, suggesting widespread cultic use of the drug.
Los Angeles:
Synagogue vandalized during protests over George Floyd's death
Anti-Israel graffiti found on one of Los Angeles' oldest synagogues on the same day as mass protests over police killing of man in custody.
Netanyahu offers Brazil help with coronavirus outbreak
PM speaks with Brazilian President Bolsonaro, offers cooperation with Brazilian industries, access to Israeli experts in fighting COVID-19.
Half of English-speakers, 90% of French-speakers support sovereignty
Poll finds plurality of English-speakers, overwhelming majority of French-speakers in Israel support application of sovereignty.
Cyber attacks against Israeli attempts to produce COVID-19 vaccine
Cyber attacks on Israeli institutions working on coronavirus treatments and vaccines,with intent to sabotage efforts to fight the disease.
EU condemns Iranian call for 'final solution' against Israel
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell calls Iranian supreme leader's threats against Israel a 'threat to peace.'
