Opponents of the death penalty had urged President Biden to take this step, given the number of executions that took place ...

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A jubilee year is usually observed every quarter-century. A time when the Catholic Church focuses on forgiveness, and hosts ceremonies for the faithful.

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One of the last two Sam Goody record stores will close in early 2025. NPR's Asma Khalid talks to David Browne of "Rolling Stone" about why he says it was more than just another store at the mall.

After a years-long delay, a state ban on some products containing harmful forever products may move forward. The Maine ...

A new round of grants is aimed at helping local churches and synagogues beef up their security, as threats force a change to ...

Prime Minister Edi Rama said over the weekend that the government will shut down TikTok for one year, accusing the popular ...

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Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming ...

A group of advocates in Louisville took over an abandoned motel and turned it into a no barrier homeless shelter. It's an approach some say is really needed.