What is the Native American Church and why is peyote sacred to members?
Associated Press The Native American Church is considered the most widespread religious movement among the Indigenous people of North America. It…
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Russia may have downed Azerbaijani jet after confusing it for Ukrainian drone, US official says. Here’s what we know
By Catherine Nicholls, Aruzhan Zeinulla, Hassan Tayir, Darya Tarasova and Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — Early indications suggest a Russian…
Continue ReadingTrump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans in Congress plan to move quickly in their effort to overhaul the nation’s voting procedures, seeing…
Continue ReadingRussian ship that sank in the Mediterranean was attacked, owner says
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian operator of a cargo ship that sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria says it has been hit by a series of…
Continue ReadingFinland stops Russia-linked vessel over damaged undersea power cable in Baltic Sea
Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Finnish police say authorities detained a ship linked to neighboring Russia as they investigate whether…
Continue ReadingGreek police warn drivers to use snow chains after long traffic jams reported in some mountain areas
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek traffic police are warning drivers in areas with ice and snow to use snow chains after long traffic jams were reported…
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KEEPING THE SPIRIT ALIVE: Man’s family shows off century-old Christmas tradition
By Mikenzie Hammel Click here for updates on this story SHEBOYGAN, Wisconsin (WTMJ) — Christmas is a big deal in the…
Continue Reading KEEPING THE SPIRIT ALIVE: Man’s family shows off century-old Christmas tradition
WTMJ By Mikenzie Hammel Click here for updates on this story SHEBOYGAN, Wisconsin (WTMJ) — Christmas is a big deal in…
Continue ReadingTurkey’s central bank lowers key interest rate to 47.5%
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s central bank has lowered its key interest rate by 2.5 percentage points to 47.5%, carrying out its first rate cut…
Continue ReadingAparente disputa familiar termina con tres heridos de bala y un apuñalado en aeropuerto de Phoenix, dicen autoridades
Por LJ Spaet y Hanna Park, CNN Tres personas resultaron heridas de bala y otra fue apuñalada en el aeropuerto internacional Sky Harbor de Phoenix,…
Continue ReadingAmericans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they’re tuning out
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As a Democrat who immersed himself in political news during the presidential campaign, Ziad Aunallah has much in…
Continue ReadingLas 5 cosas que debes saber este 26 de diciembre: Desaparición forzada en Ecuador, accidente de avión en Kazajstán, Gaza
Por CNN en Español Un accidente de avión en Kazajstán. Bebés palestinos mueren congelados por el frÃo en Gaza. La estatua del Cristo Redentor de…
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Wet, winter pattern continues with windy conditions today
Rain and snow will continue to fall across the region today. A number of alerts are active due to the wintry pattern we’re experiencing.Southern…
Continue ReadingUniversidades de EE.UU. instan a estudiantes internacionales a volver al campus antes de la toma de posesión de Trump
Por Ray Sanchez, CNN El miedo y la incertidumbre se extienden por muchos campus universitarios de Estados Unidos antes de la toma de posesión del…
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What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan that Azerbaijan says was caused by Russia?
The Wednesday crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan has killed 38 of 67 people on board. Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190 was en route…
Continue ReadingMore than 10,000 migrants died this year trying to reach Spain by sea, aid group says
MADRID (AP) — A Spanish migration rights group says more than 10,000 migrants died in 2024 trying to reach Spain by sea. Tens of thousands of…
Continue ReadingWorking Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jason LaCroix felt privileged to work from home, especially as a father to two young children. He needed…
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These undersea tunnels connect remote islands halfway between Iceland and Scotland
By Jeanine Barone, CNN (CNN) — In the Faroe Islands, wild, unpredictable weather — fierce winds and rain, and thick fog that settles like a…
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Corporate interests commit millions to celebrate Trump’s inauguration
By Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — Fortune 500 companies, burgeoning crypto firms and individual billionaires are racing to help underwrite…
Continue ReadingChina raises its estimate for the size of its economy in 2023
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — China says its economy grew a bit more in 2023 than earlier thought, according to an economic census conducted…
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