Saying it's because they 'love Israel,' some American Jewish leaders warn annexing the settlements would create a major political emergency and further isolate much of US Jewry

Have you ever wondered about the biblical woman who became the matriarch of all future generations of people? Probably not -- until now

A photo of a Honduran child in tears as a Border Patrol officer pats down her mother in Texas nabs prestigious prize

London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says 17 people injured in raid near city of Masyaf as jets target missile development center, training camp

The fatigue and worry caused by three years of conflict has spawned new terms to describe the mental wellbeing of people

US president says daughter suited for job because 'she's very good with numbers,' also would be 'great' as US ambassador to the UN

In latest controversy, congresswoman describes 2001 attacks as 'some people did something,' drawing fire from political opponents

Director's 'insensitive' statements on movement damaged prospects for a completed film that was not released, company says

19 US organizations lobby in support of bill; American rabbis previously spoke to congressional representatives pushing for action against Burmese government