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On eve of visit, Minority whip Eric Cantor tells the ‘Post’ about the current status of Israel-US ties.

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Diplomacy: ‘Settlement issue distracts from Iran’

By Naomi Mezei

With today’s falling home prices, one family’s well-worn dwelling can quickly become another’s dream “starter” home. But being able to afford a new home is one thing; being able to afford to remodel it is another. Here are some cost-efficient upgrades that are easy enough to accomplish in a single weekend.

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Home Upgrades: Fast And Affordable Fix-Ups

Engagement of Mazal Tov Abenaim & Ovadyah Avraham

Saudi Arabia on Friday rejected U.S. appeals for improved relations with Israel as a way to help restart Middle East peace talks, saying that Israel is not interested in a deal.

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Saudi Arabia rejects U.S. call for improved ties with Israel

“What is required is a comprehensive approach that defines the final outcome at the outset,” Prince Saud al-Faisal says in Washington.

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Saudis reject US appeals for confidence building gestures

5:30PM EST: Catskills Hatzolah is on the scene of an MVA on the NYS Route 17 West-bound near Exit 109.
Two ambulances have been requested to the scene.
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MVA On Route 17

[Video below.] Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who has returned as a leading Republican spokesman, condemned Obama’s health care plan in an interview with Sean Hannity. He also offered, in response to the president’s hope that the Gates arrest would be a “teachable moment,” this:
“He’s actually right. It is teachable. Here’s the lesson: [...]

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Video: Rudy to Obama: ‘Shut Up’

Engagement of Jenny Lichter & Eliad Shmuel
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Mayor Michael Bloomberg will be visiting Sullivan County this Sunday as part of his campaign tour.
Sources tell YWN that the mayor will be visiting 2 prominent Orthodox Jewish camps, and will then be campaigning in an ‘open-to-the-public’ area later in the day. This will be a perfect opportunity for people to come out and meet [...]

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Bloomberg To Campaign In Sullivan County on Sunday

An additional 440,000 Honda vehicles are being added to a recall initially announced in November to repair a potential defect in airbag inflation systems, American Honda Motor Co. said Friday.
The recall involves driver-side airbags in certain 2001-02 Honda Accords, 2001 Civics and 2002-03 Acura TLs, the company said in a news release.
The affected vehicles will [...]

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Honda Adds 440,000 Cars To Recall Over Airbags