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…
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 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 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…
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…
Continue ReadingRussia arrests 4 suspects accused of plotting to kill top military officers on Ukraine’s orders
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s top security agency says that it has arrested several suspects accused of involvement in an alleged Ukrainian plot to…
Continue Reading2 shot at Phoenix airport in apparent family dispute on Christmas night, officials say
By LJ Spaet and Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Two people including a teenager were shot and another was cut with a knife at Phoenix Sky Harbor…
Continue Reading‘It’s a scary time’: US universities urge international students to return to campus before Trump inauguration
By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Fear and uncertainty are spreading across many US college campuses ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s…
Continue ReadingAviation experts say Russia’s air defense fire likely caused Azerbaijan plane crash as nation mourns
Aviation experts said Thursday that Russian air defense fire was likely responsible for the Azerbaijani plane crash the day before that killed 38…
Continue ReadingAt least 14 security personnel killed in ‘ambush’ by former Assad forces, new Syrian authorities say
By Kareem El Damanhoury, Irene Nasser and Eyad Kourdi, CNN (CNN) — At least 14 law enforcement personnel were killed in western Syria overnight…
Continue ReadingPope brings Holy Year and prayers for better future to Rome prison, a ‘cathedral of pain and hope’
Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis inaugurated his Holy Year at Rome’s main prison on Thursday, bringing a message of hope to inmates and…
Continue ReadingChinese automaker BYD slams reports of poor conditions at a factory site in Brazil
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — A spokesperson for Chinese automaker BYD has objected to reports about poor conditions at a construction site in…
Continue ReadingSouth Korean opposition submits motion to impeach the country’s acting president as strife deepens
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s main opposition party has submitted a motion to impeach the country’s acting leader…
Continue ReadingIsrael strikes Houthi rebels in Yemen’s capital while the WHO chief says he was meters away
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital and multiple ports,…
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