A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church’s Christian identity back in the spotlight
The Pentagon’s revision to its list of Christian religions this week has reignited a nearly 200-year-old debate: Is The Church…
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Inflation rises to a 3-year high on spiking gas prices, squeezing Americans financially
WASHINGTON — Spiking gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the…
Paraguay fans are eager for their long-awaited World Cup return, in the country they now call home
When the first World Cup match in the U.S. kicks off, most eyes will be on the host country’s home…
US Catholic bishops are consecrating the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Here’s what that means
To mark the 250th anniversary the United States, Catholic bishops from across the nation will come together Thursday to consecrate…
Ex-Taliban commander gets 42 years in prison in killings of US soldiers and journalists’ kidnappings
NEW YORK — A former Taliban commander was sentenced to 42 years in prison on Tuesday for crimes including kidnapping…
Police are investigating a large burning cross at a Chicago park
A large, burning cross was discovered at a Chicago park on Tuesday afternoon, and police said they are investigating how…
Closing arguments set in Texas trial of teen charged in fatal stabbing at a school track meet
MCKINNEY, Texas — Closing arguments were set for Tuesday in the trial of a Texas teenager charged with fatally stabbing…
South Carolina Republicans try to extend winning streak as Sen. Lindsey Graham seeks fifth term
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina voters on Tuesday are aiming to winnow the field in high-profile races for governor and…
Judge bars Alabama nitrogen gas execution, says method is unconstitutionally cruel
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A federal judge on Tuesday permanently blocked Alabama from executing an inmate with nitrogen gas after declaring…
Trial over Ukrainian woman’s killing on train delayed for mental health reasons
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A man charged in the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina commuter train…