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AIPAC Apologizes For Donald Trump’s Attacks On President Obama During Speech

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The American Israel Public Affairs Committee has issued an apology to President Obama for Donald Trump’s attack on him from the AIPAC stage yesterday.

Lillian Pinkus, the new president of AIPAC, said in a statement, “While we may have policy differences, we deeply respect the office of the President of the United States and our President Barack Obama.”

More from Jewish Telegraphic Agency:

“There are people in our AIPAC family who were deeply hurt last night and for that we are deeply sorry,” Pinkus said, her voice choking. “We are deeply disappointed that so many people applauded a sentiment that we neither agree with or condone.”

Launching a critique of Obama’s U.N. policy, Trump, a real estate magnate, started a sentence Monday evening, “With President Obama in his final year –“ Then he stopped himself and said “Yay!”

Cheers, laughter and applause arose from the crowd packed into the Verizon Center, a sports arena used by the lobby for the first time to accommodate record-breaking numbers.

“He may be the worst thing to ever happen to Israel, believe me, believe me,” Trump said. “And you know it and you know it better than anybody.”

Pinkus said AIPAC does not “countenance ad hominem attacks.”

“We take great offense at those that are levied against the president of the United States of America from our stage,” she said.

According to reports, hundreds walked out during Trump’s speech at the packed Verizon Center.

To be very honest, I was a bit impressed that Trump pulled himself together, for the most part, in giving this speech (until the snark creeped in). Had he been more of this Donald Trump the entire campaign, I think he’d be much more of a threat. But he just couldn’t help himself….

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Nyle DiMarco Shines In Dancing With The Stars Debut

Nyle DiMarco, winner of the final season of America’s Next Top Model, gave a stunning performance on the opening episode of Dancing With The Stars.

DiMarco, who describes himself as “sexually fluid,” is completely deaf, but in interviews has said he doesn’t need to hear the music to execute the choreography. The results speak for themselves.

Teaming with the fab Peta Muratroyd, the couple turned in a aggressive, no holds barred cha-cha to DNCE’s “Cake by the Ocean”

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Brussels Targeted By Terrorist Attacks Killing At Least 34, Injuring More Than 170

UPDATE: ISIS is now claiming responsibility for the attacks in Brussels, saying the bombings were in retaliation for Belgium’s support in the war against the Islamic State.

From CNN:

Three explosions that ripped through the Belgian capital of Brussels on Tuesday killed at least 34 people and wounded about 170 more, according to Belgian media, and raised the reality of terror once again in the heart of Europe.

Just a few days ago, authorities there captured Europe’s most wanted man, Salah Abdeslam — the latest of many suspected terrorists caught in the small European country. And a U.S. counterterrorism official said, “The Belgians have been sitting on a ticking time bomb,” given all those who have gone to Syria and Iraq to join ISIS, then possibly come back home.

There’s no claim of responsibility, but prominent ISIS supporters celebrate the Brussels attacks online.

Speaking in Cuba today, President Obama expressed solidarity with the people of Belgium and vowed to work with their government to bring today’s attackers to justice.

“We will do whatever is necessary to support our friend and ally Belgium in bringing to justice those who are responsible.

“This is yet another reminder that the world must unite. We must be together regardless of nationality, or race, or faith, in fighting against the scourge of terrorism. We can and we will defeat those who threaten the safety and security of people all around the world.”

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Atlanta: FBI Opens Hate Crime Investigation Into Boiling Water Attack On Two Gay Men

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Two gay men in Atlanta suffered second and third degree burns last month when the boyfriend of one of the two men poured boiling hot water on them while they slept.

Now, the FBI has opened a hate-crime investigation which could lead to more severe charges.

Authorities say 48-year-old Martin Blackwell, the boyfriend of the mother of victim Anthony Gooden, told investigators he was disgusted with Gooden’s relationship with Marquez Tolbert and poured “a little hot water on them.”

Tolbert was hospitalized for 10 days and had to undergo surgery. Gooden was released from a hospital two weeks ago.

Blackwell has been charged with two counts of aggravated battery. It’s unclear whether he has an attorney.

Blackwell remains in jail and faces two charges of aggravated battery.

Gooden’s mother, Kim Foster, has said in interviews that Blackwell did not approve of her son being gay. “He got hatred in his heart and God’s gonna deal with him,” Foster said.

In the aftermath of the attack, Gooden spent two weeks in a coma and Tobert spent 10 days in the hospital.

Years of treatment and recovery lay ahead of both men.

Two separate GoFundMe campaigns have been set up – one for Gooden here, and another for Tolbert here. More than $60,000 has been raised for each of the men at this writing.

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Donald Trump Tells Washington Post U.S. Needs To Downsize NATO Involvement

Speaking to the Washington Post editorial board today, Donald Trump suggested that the United States’ reduce our involvement in NATO:

“Ukraine is a country that affects us far less than it affects other countries in NATO, and yet we’re doing all of the lifting,” Trump said. “They’re not doing anything. And I say: ‘Why is it that Germany’s not dealing with NATO on Ukraine? Why is it that other countries that are in the vicinity of Ukraine, why aren’t they dealing? Why are we always the one that’s leading, potentially the third world war with Russia.’ “

Trump declared U.S. involvement in NATO may need to be significantly diminished in the coming years, breaking with nearly seven decades of consensus in Washington. “We certainly can’t afford to do this anymore,” Trump said, adding later, “NATO is costing us a fortune, and yes, we’re protecting Europe with NATO, but we’re spending a lot of money.”

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Coheed And Cambria Bring Light And Dark Together For New Music Video – “Island”

Progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria show it’s not just their music that’s progressive with the music video for their new single, “Island,” from their latest album The Color Before The Sun.

In the video, two super-hero wanna-bes find more than common ground on their shared turf of Times Square.

Here’s front man Claudio Sanchez on the inspiration for the video:

“When I think of these two iconic characters, I think of opposite attraction. I think of myself and my wife. How two opposite ends of a spectrum can create harmony and balance. In one way or another, these characters have been paired up with like-minded love interests, the Bat and the Cat… The Alien and the Amazonian… I wanted to bring the Dark and the Light together.”