Up to half a meter of snow could slam capital as wintry blast bears down on country; roads in and out of city to close as well

Spokesman Josh Earnest says Israel kept abreast, but ‘cherry-picked information’ on talks is taken out of context and undermines negotiations

In Jerusalem, some 200 people protest killing of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians by jihadists in Libya

Cristina Kirchner says foreign minister sent letters to Jerusalem, Washington, but does not specify contents

Hajj Saeed seen in video rejecting interfaith dialogue, recalling Mohammad’s ‘war against the Jews’

VP confirms overseas trip at time of controversial address; White House hopeful Jeb Bush says he’s eager to hear Netanyahu

Attacks against Jews account for close to 60% of hate crimes, despite strong cooperation between government agencies to combat the scourge

As officials seek charges, five boys admit to taking part in vandalism but maintain hatred of Jews did not play a role