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'Christ is king' becomes a loaded phrase in US political debates, especially on the right
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (1085+ words) On its own, the phrase "Christ is king" sums up a core tenet of the Christian faith, that Jesus is the divine ruler of the universe. Catholics and many Protestants celebrate a Christ the King Sunday each year. But the…...
Macron orders France's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (543+ words) French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday the Iran conflict has prompted France to reinforce its military posture and its defensive support for allies in the Middle East. Noting that a drone hit a hangar Sunday at a French naval base,…...
No. 2 Arizona clinches first Big 12 regular-season title, eyes a deep March run
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (571+ words) But the Kansas coach couldn't seem to get very far without being stopped. Nothing derisive. Just basketball talk. "There's no telling how many people stopped me to talk ball," Self said after No. 2 Arizona's 84-61 win over his 14th-ranked Jayhawks on…...
Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (1234+ words) Who Talarico will face depends on a May runoff between longtime Republican Sen. John Cornyn and MAGA favorite Ken Paxton " a race expected to get increasingly nasty over coming months and could hinge on whether or not President Donald Trump…...
Explosions sound in the Iranian capital as war with US and Israel enters a fifth day
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (1248+ words) Israel carried out airstrikes targeting Iran's presidential office and facilities linked to the Supreme Leader on Tuesday. Israeli strikes also hit a building housing Hezbollah's television and radio station in Lebanon while Iran launched more missiles toward Israel. (Produced by…...
AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship
1+ week, 1+ day ago (899+ words) AIPAC, which was founded decades ago to lobby for U.S. support for Israel, has reserved at least $1.9 million in advertisements through its super PAC in the race to replace Rep. Danny Davis, a veteran politician who is retiring. The organization hopes…...
With only 3 women left, an Amazon tribe faced extinction. An unexpected birth now brings hope
1+ week, 1+ day ago (945+ words) That changed in December, when Babawru " the youngest of the three, in her 40s " gave birth to a boy. Akyp's arrival brought hope not just for the Akuntsu line but also for efforts to protect the equally fragile rainforest. "This child…...
Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the country
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1108+ words) Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters late Wednesday that he was made aware of the incident with Cuban soldiers and that the U.S. is now gathering its own information to determine if the victims were American citizens or permanent residents....
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, sparking fierce pushback and vow of new levies
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1260+ words) President Donald Trump said Friday he's "absolutely ashamed" of the Supreme Court justices who voted to strike down his tariffs, calling the decision "deeply disappointing." The high court struck down Trump's sweeping unilateral tariffs, ruling in a 6-3 decision. On the…...
Tariffs paid by midsize US companies tripled last year, a JPMorganChase Institute study shows
2+ week, 2+ day ago (508+ words) That's a big change in their cost of doing business," said Chi Mac, business research director of the JPMorganChase Institute, which published the analysis Thursday. We also see some indications that they may be shifting away from transacting with China…...