California has suffered in recent years from a horrible drought but in recent days, the state has received plenty of precipitation and Yosemite National Park is now covered in snow.

Artists grieved the death of acclaimed singer Meir Banai, who has passed away after a long battle with cancer.

Unlike in other attacks, Syria is now clearly pointing its finger at Israel. Is this a change in Syrias policy? And how could it affect its relations with Israel?

Arab news outlets are reporting that an Israeli spy network has been uncovered in Algeria leading to turmoil in the country. Alleged spies holding various African nationalities were arrested in Gharadia.

Several powerful explosions were heard at the Mezzeh Military Airport south of Damascus. It is an important airport utilized by the elite and the Iranian Revolutionary Guards. The Syrian Army alleged that Israel was responsible for the attack.

An investigation revealed that members of Chevra Kadisha across Israel arent prepared to bury homosexuals: "If it is possible for them to be buried in another place, it is preferable.”

According to Maj. Gen. Yoav Mordechai, the Coordinator of Government Activity in the Territories, the leaders of the terrorist group "use the money they charge for electricity for personal needs."

In a surprise move, US President Barack Obama awarded a teary-eyed Vice President Joe Biden the Presidential Medal of Freedom.