Ellen Connolly

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Ellen Connolly is a GlobalPost breaking news writer.

Barbra Streisand to receive Hebrew University doctorate

The legendary Jewish singer will receive an honorary doctorate in recognition of her achievements and dedication to Israel and the Jewish people.

Barbra Streisand to receive Hebrew University doctorate

Pervez Musharraf granted bail in Pakistan

Pervez Musharraf granted bail in Pakistan

2 FBI agents killed in training accident

2 FBI agents killed in training accident

Twin accidentally shot dead by police after taken hostage

Twin accidentally shot dead by police after taken hostage

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson split up

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson split up

France signs gay marriage bill (PHOTOS)

France has become the 14th country in the world to legalize gay marriage.

France signs gay marriage bill (PHOTOS)

Mysterious anteater birth without a mate

An anteater fell pregnant and gave birth at a US zoo despite having no contact with the only male anteater.

Mysterious anteater birth without a mate

Bill Gates named richest man in the world

Bill Gates has regained his title as richest man in the world, beating Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim.

Bill Gates named richest man in the world

Obama hits out at Russia sending advanced missiles to Syria

The Obama administration said Friday Russia's decision to send antiship missiles to Syria was "ill-timed" and would worsen the conflict.

Obama hits out at Russia sending advanced missiles to Syria

Parents of murdered Krim children expecting baby

Marina and Kevin Krim, whose nanny allegedly murdered their two children last October, are expecting a son.

Parents of murdered Krim children expecting baby

Man finds winning $4.85 million lottery ticket in cookie jar

Ricardo Cerezo, of Illinois, said he accumulated 11 lottery tickets in the cookie jar for a rainy day.

Man finds winning $4.85 million lottery ticket in cookie jar

Maryland Governor bans assault weapons in tough new gun control law

The new legislation requires new gun owners to be fingerprinted, and also bans the sale of 45 types of assault weapons.

Maryland Governor bans assault weapons in tough new gun control law

Three Indian cricketers arrested for spot-fixing

Former India test bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth is among three Indian cricketers arrested Thursday over allegations of spot-fixing.

Three Indian cricketers arrested for spot-fixing

Pope Francis criticizes global 'cult of money'

Pope Francis has called on world leaders to do more for the poor in his first major speech on the economy.

Pope Francis criticizes global 'cult of money'

OJ Simpson takes stand in bid for new trial

OJ Simpson gave evidence Wednesday that he had been drinking since brunch on the day of the robbery over sports memorabilia.

OJ Simpson takes stand in bid for new trial