In this Thursday, May 1, 2014, photo, Eli Shukron, an archeologist formerly with Israel’s Antiquities Authority, walks in the city of David archaeological site near Jerusalem’s Old City. The dig, which began in 1995, uncovered a massive fortification and pottery shards that date to 3,800 years old. Shukron says this is the legendary citadel captured by King David in his conquest of Jerusalem. But archaeologists are divided on identifying David’s sites in Jerusalem, the city he is said to have made his capital.Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
- SUPREME COURT: PRAYERS BEFORE GOVERNMENT MEETINGS CONSTITUTIONAL
Writing for the majority, Justice Anthony Kennedy says the prayers should be seen as ceremonial and in keeping with the nation’s traditions.
- SOUTH KOREA FERRY DISASTER CLAIMS ANOTHER VICTIM
A civilian diver involved in searching for dozens of missing people is pulled to the surface by fellow divers after losing communication for about five minutes. He later dies at a hospital.
- HOW WASHINGTON’S BEST MEASURE AGAINST RUSSIA MAY NOT BE SANCTIONS
A new IRS regulation that goes into effect this summer would penalize Russian banks with a 30% levy on U.S. investments, leaving Moscow’s investors with a huge tax bill.
- SYRIA’S OPERA HOUSE TARGETED BY MORTARS
The symbol of the Assad family’s rule was once the center of the Damascus performing arts scene. Now it has become a target for the country’s armed opposition.