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‘Something holy about this space’: The rabbi on guard at the US Capitol
The Times of Israel Jan 15, 2021 | 19:26 pmNational Guard chaplain Jordan Hersh, stationed in Washington since the pro-Trump riot, says protecting Congress is 'like a spiritual experience' for himself and his unit
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US states declare emergencies, close capitols amid threats inauguration violence
The Times of Israel Jan 15, 2021 | 18:43 pmGovernors call in National Guard troops, put up fences, issue warnings ahead of expected demonstrations
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Trump gives top award to Morocco’s king for normalizing with Israel
The Times of Israel Jan 15, 2021 | 18:27 pmUS president grants rare Legion of Merit to King Mohammed VI; Moroccan ambassador accepts award in private ceremony
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Trump to leave Washington for Florida on morning of Biden’s inauguration
The Times of Israel Jan 15, 2021 | 18:20 pmUS president breaks with tradition by refusing to participate in ceremonial transfer of power; staffers spotted packing up souvenirs as they leave White House
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Pentagon moves Israel into Central Command to boost cooperation with Arab states
The Times of Israel Jan 15, 2021 | 17:39 pmChange approved during Trump's final days shifts Israel out of US military's European Command sphere, will allow for greater regional collaboration against Iran
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Final Call: You can still submit names For Free for Tefillah at Baba Sali’s Kever on his Hilula Sunday,through Yad L’Achim
The Yeshiva World Jan 15, 2021 | 16:01 pmYad L’Achim has arranged for a special FREE tefillah to take place at the hilula (yahrtzeit) of the holy CLICK HERE, or visit www.YadLachim.org to submit your[…]
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MIT Professor Charged With Hiding Work For China
The Yeshiva World Jan 15, 2021 | 15:00 pmA Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor was charged Thursday with hiding work he did for the Chinese government while he was also collecting U.S. dollars[…]
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Samsung Promises New Phones Will Deliver More For Less Money
The Yeshiva World Jan 15, 2021 | 14:30 pmSamsung’s next crop of smartphones will boast bigger screens, better cameras, and longer-lasting batteries at lower prices than last year’s lineup that came out just[…]
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BREAKING NEWS: WhatsApp Delays New Privacy Policy After Backlash
The Yeshiva World Jan 15, 2021 | 13:47 pm*BREAKING NEWS:* WhatsApp is delaying the roll out of new business features following user backlash over the company’s data sharing practices. The delay is a[…]
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US Down To 2,500 Troops In Afghanistan, As Ordered By Trump
The Yeshiva World Jan 15, 2021 | 13:00 pmThe U.S. military has met its goal of reducing the number of troops in Afghanistan to about 2,500 by Friday, a drawdown that appears to[…]
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