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) — Ancient Judeans ate non-kosher fish at a time when it was thought to have been prohibited in the Bible, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed ancient fish bones from 30 archeological sites in areas that are now part of Israel and Egypt, dating from the Late Bronze Age (1550-1130 B.C.) to the end of the Byzantine period in 640 A.D. The main principles of Jewish dietary law are laid down in the Chumash, or written Torah -- thought by many scholars to have been compiled during the Persian era (539-332 B.C.) and based on long-held traditions. Observant...

Is the Jewish community to blame for the spectacular fall of Joseph Lieberman? It was a bittersweet moment Tuesday night. Just outside Washington D.C. at Lieberman's campaign headquarters in Arlington, Va., the first Jewish candidate for president took his hat out of the ring. "Our campaign has been about vision, and while the door on our campaign has closed, a window opens tonight for us to continue fighting for what's right," Lieberman told the crowd of friends, family, and close supporters. "Tonight," Lieberman said, a touch of defiance in his voice, "our journey comes to an end." His announcement didn't...