Israel Reportedly Strikes Syrian Military Base
Israeli warplanes are reported to have attacked a shipment of missiles at a Syrian military base near the port city of Latakia.
5% Cut to Food Stamps Begins Friday, November 1
Beginning Friday, Alaskans on food stamps, like their counterparts across the nation, will see a 5% cut to their SNAP, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, allotment, meaning less healthy food for their tables.
Iraqi PM Presses for US Military Aid
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is appealing to the United States for more help to fight a surge of violence in his country.
Snowden takes Job at Unidentified Russian Website
According to Russian lawyer Anatoly Kucherena, U.S. spy agency contractor-turned-leaker, Edward Snowden has taken a job in Russia and will begin in November, it was announced on Thursday.