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US President Joe Biden called former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday to congratulate him on his victory in last week's election for the 25th Knesset. The call came six days after the Israeli elections, and after numerous other world leaders had already congratulated Netanyahu. The conversation between the parties was coordinated during the day after the Israeli side was promised that Biden would contact Netanyahu this past weekend. Biden told Netanyahu during the conversation: "We are brothers, we will make history together. My commitment to Israel is unquestionable. Congratulations, friend, and a warm greeting to Sara." Netanyahu replied: "We...

Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz joined the growing list of GOP lawmakers calling for the removal of Dr. Anthony Fauci Tuesday, arguing he is "political and not scientific." Fauci, President Biden's chief medical adviser and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has faced severe backlash following the release of thousands of emails obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests earlier this month, revealing the top doctor's communications from early on in the pandemic. Republicans have taken issue with what they believe is a stance reversal by Fauci on issues ranging from masks mandates to the origin...

WASHINGTON, June 6, 2007 – While stationed at Camp Fallujah, Iraq, over Christmas 2006, Marine Lance Cpl. Jordan Richards received a special care package with an extraordinary gift to be claimed upon his return to the states. Marine Lance Cpl. Jordan Richards, center-right, of St. Louis, got the keys to his new Dodge Caliber at a Rally’s drive-in restaurant in his hometown May 30. The Checkers/Rally’s fast-food chain donated the car, which was part of an Operation Gratitude care package Richards received while stationed in Iraq over Christmas 2006. Carolyn Blashek (second from left), founder of Operation Gratitude, is...

3/24/2006 - TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFPN) -- March 21 was a special day for one Airman. It was the day that he received his Purple Heart Medal. It was a proud day, and a long overdue one at that. Mr. Leo Bach received his medal after suffering injuries to his right leg and back after bailing out of his B-17 Flying Fortress nearly 62 years ago. Mr. Bach, then a 24-year-old first lieutenant bombardier in the U.S. Army Air Corps, was one of nine crewmembers on a bombing run destined for Cottbus, Germany, April 11, 1944. The crew...