The attack against IDF troops near the Syrian border on Tuesday is another stage in the general escalation in the tense relations between Israel and Hezbollah, the organization which may be responsible for planting an explosive that injured four Israeli soldiers, one of whom is in serious condition. 

In Ohio and 30 other states, a man who impregnates a woman through rape can successfully sue her for child custody and visitation rights. While there is a bill currently pending in the Ohio State Senate that would block attackers' parental rights, it has been stalled in the Criminal Justice Committee since it was introduced in January.

"I'm proud to be the dad of two amazing teenage daughters, and I'm also proud of my record fighting to protect critical access to women's health care," Rep. Gary Peters said. "Women's health care is a serious and significant point of contrast in the U.S. Senate race, and it is outrageous that Land's allies would cheapen this debate and distort my support for women's health care... To include my teenage daughters in their attack crosses the line."

A federal judge Friday struck down Arkansas' attempt to ban most abortions beginning 12 weeks into a woman's pregnancy, saying viability, not a heartbeat, remains the key factor in determining whether abortions should be allowed.