Snowden Warns Israeli Audience About Risks of Surveillance
U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden, speaking by video link from Moscow, warned an audience in Israel to be on guard against invasive government and private surveillance. ...
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“Hundreds of Jews” Enroll in Firearms Training Courses After Pittsburgh Attack
In response to the tragic shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, hundreds of Jewish people have enrolled in firearms training courses. ...
Georgia Secretary of State Investigates Democratic Party After Failed Cyberattack
The Georgia Secretary of State's Office has opened an investigation into the state’s Democratic Party following a failed attempt to hack the state’s voter-registration system. ...
Another U.S.-bound Caravan Crosses Into Mexico With Homemade Bombs and Guns
A second migrant caravan crossed from Guatemala into Mexico on October 29, with some members of the caravan believed to be armed with homemade bombs and guns. ...
Cruz Maintains Lead Over O’Rourke, Who Has Outspent the Republican 2-to-1
The latest Quinnipiac University poll shows Senator Ted Cruz maintaining a five-percent likely voter lead over Representative Beto O’Rourke, his Democratic challenger in Texas. ...
San Francisco Spends $310,000 Accommodating Noncitizen Voters — but Only 49 Register
San Francisco spent $310,000 setting up a special system to accommodate noncitizens voting in the November school board election, but only 49 have signed up so far. ...
California Middle Class Disappearing
Middle class California residents — who are no longer able to afford living there — are leaving the state in large numbers, fleeing to Idaho, Nevada, and Arizona. ...
Young Auditors Want Catholic Bishops to Issue Statement Welcoming LGBT People
Some youthful auditors attending the Vatican synod on young people, the faith, and vocational discernment want its final document to be “welcoming” to LGBT Catholics. ...
Will Mexico Stop the Migrant Caravan Headed Toward the U.S. Border?
Observers wonder if the Mexican government will be able to stop a caravan of 7,000 people — most of whom are Hondurans — before they reach the U.S. border....
Lindsey Graham Blames Saudi Crown Prince for Missing Journalist
Senator Lindsey Graham blamed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and threatened to “sanction the hell out of Saudi Arabia.” ...
Chinese Investments in Kenya Lead to Charges of Racism and Debt-trap Fears
China loaned Kenya $3.6 billion to pay for a railroad from Nairobi to Mombasa, but Kenyans worry about the debt and also accuse Chinese managers of racist treatment. ...
Despite Raising $38.1M, “Beto” Still Trails Cruz by Nine Points
Representative Robert “Beto” O’Rourke’s senatorial campaign has raised $38.1 million in three months, but Senator Ted Cruz still holds a nine-percentage-point lead. ...
Chinese Intelligence Officer Charged With Economic Espionage, Extradited to U.S.
The Justice Department said that a Chinese Ministry of State Security operative has been charged with attempting to commit economic espionage against a U.S. firm. ...
Facebook Censors Ads for Film About Abortionist, Convicted Murderer Gosnell
The producers of the film Gosnell — about the infamous abortionist — said that Facebook has censored their attempts to promote the movie beyond their own Facebook page. ...
U.S. Navy Commander Warns of Russian Submarine Threat
Admiral James Foggo, the commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe, said that that Russia’s upgrade of its submarine fleet may present a threat to U.S. and NATO forces. ...