May 17, 2016

Accused would-be Florida synagogue bomber pleads not guilty

Jewish Journal May 17, 2016

A South Florida man pleaded not guilty to the charge that he plotted to bomb a Miami-area synagogue.

Israeli-born economist confirmed head of Brazil’s Central Bank

Jewish Journal May 17, 2016

Ilan Goldfajn, an Israeli-born economist with an acknowledged career in both the public and private sectors, was confirmed Tuesday as president of Brazil’s Central Bank.

‘McKosher’ moniker rejected by Australia Trademark Office

Jewish Journal May 17, 2016

An Australian lawyer who claims he is of Scottish-Jewish descent has failed in a bid to register the trademark “McKosher.”

Senate passes bill allowing Sept. 11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

Jewish Journal May 17, 2016

The U.S. Senate passed legislation on Tuesday that would allow victims of the Sept. 11 attacks to file lawsuits seeking damages from Saudi Arabia, setting up a potential showdown with the White House, which has threatened a veto.

Int’l Olympic Committee says 31 athletes could miss Rio after positive Beijing drugs re-tests

Jewish Journal May 17, 2016

Thirty one athletes from six sports could be banned from this year\’s Rio Olympics after failing dope tests when 454 samples were reexamined from the 2008 Beijing Games, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.\n

Power salads: 5 ways to transform dinner

Jewish Journal May 17, 2016

A large plate bursting with colorful plants and topped with a zingy vinaigrette — a big salad — has been part of my regular dinner repertoire for years.