The Middle East conflict is framed as one of the most complex problems in the world. But, in reality, it’s very simple. Israelis want to live in peace and are willing to accept a neighboring Palestinian state. And most Palestinians do not want Israel to exist. As Dennis Prager explains, this is really all you need to know. In 5 minutes, understand how Israel was founded, and how, since that auspicious day in 1948, its neighbors have tried to destroy it, again and again.
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Obituaries this week
Harley Chester Edgington, 86, Burlington died Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Shirley Lee Webster, 91, Burlington, died Friday, December 30, 2016
William James “Jim” Scully, 65, West Burlington, died Thursday, December 29, 2016
Ida Van Veldhuizen, 91, West Burlington, died Friday, December 30, 2016
Sharon L. Cosgrove, 71, West Burlington died Sunday, January 1, 2017
William Orville Kindig, 94, Burlington, died Monday, January 2, 2017
Sharon Eversmeyer, 75, Burlington, died Saturday, December 31, 2016
John Wesley Barksdale Jr, 51, Burlington, died Sunday, January 1, 2017
Benjamin (Ben) Christ Lundell, 94, Burlington, died Thursday, January 5, 2017
Mary Mae Whitman, 87, formerly Burlington, died Thursday, January 5, 2017
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Former ‘Dirty Jobs’ host Mike Rowe tells Tucker how he is working to train Americans for jobs that actually exist
Science tells us that the universe came into being via The Big Bang. But how do you get from energy and matter to a self-aware human being? That takes three additional Big Bangs that science cannot explain. Noted theologian, Frank Pastore, unravels this compelling mystery and, in the process, poses the ultimate question that every thinking person must face.
West Burlington’s Travon Ashby (22) drives to the basket around a Mt. Pleasant defender Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 80-62.
West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass (25) shoots over Mt. Pleasant’s Tom O’Conner (44) Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 80-62.
West Burlington’s Rel Greer takes it to the basket against Mt. Pleasant Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 80-62.
West Burlington’s Rooks Derosear (5) goes to the basket against Mt. Pleasant Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 80-62.
West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig is fouled going to the basket against Mt. Pleasant Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 80-62.
West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass looks to the basket around a Mt. Pleasant defender Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 80-62.
West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson passes the ball against Mt. Pleasant Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 80-62.
West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass (25) drives to the basket against Mt. Pleasant Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 80-62.
West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig shoots over Mt. Pleasant’s Tom O’Conner (44) Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 80-62.