Prior experience not required: With federal agencies overwhelmed, private citizens have taken on the job of aiding migrants seeking to stay in the U.S.
While other men hold him steady, a Hindu devotee gets his cheek pierced during a firewalk festival in the north-central township of Yankin on April 19. The celebration also saw worshippers walking over hot coals. Hindus in several countries observe body piercing—typically with steel rods but sometimes hooks or other instruments—to honor the gods and to demonstrate endurance and willpower.
Famed chef Thomas Keller's latest New York restaurant doesn't tout exotic ingredients or lengthy formal courses. Instead, the focus is on the quality of the food and the exceptional service.
"This is the worst point that I've seen the PA since its creation," Ghaith al-Omari, former Palestinian National Authority negotiations adviser, tells Newsweek.
The Federal Trade Commission, along with 17 states, on Tuesday sued the online retail giant Amazon for being a monopoly in violation of antitrust laws.