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Israel shuts out Brazil, advances to final of World Baseball Classic qualifier

Five pitchers combined on a three-hitter and Cody Decker drove in the run with a sacrifice fly in the 1-0 victory. Israel could see Brazil again in the title game.

Orthodox rabbis’ group mandates prenup to prevent ‘chained’ wives

The centrist Orthodox RCA puts its weight behind a fix meant to prevent recalcitrant husbands from denying their wives a divorce.

Anthony Weiner under investigation for alleged sexting with a minor

The allegations, which first appeared in a British tabloid, include that the former New York congressman sent explicit texts to an unnamed 15-year-old girl for months, dating back to January.