Key U.S. backers of Magen David Adom resign The five-member executive committee of the American Friends of Magen David Adom resigned in a dispute over oversight issues.
Rubashkin appeal seeks new trial Lawyers for convicted former Agriprocessors executive Sholom Rubashkin are appealing a judge’s decision denying their bid for a new trial.
Slideshow: The fire in northern Israel The fire in northern Israel consumed 12,000 acres, killed 42 people, destroyed or severely damaged about 250 homes and resulted in 17,000 evacuations.
