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“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
- Luke 2:14
Iran signals openness to diplomacy as war remains stalled
President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday that the agreement signed by President Donald Trump in June should be used to move the conflict beyond what he described as a state of “neither war nor peace.”
Nevada brush fire covers more than 10,500 acres, governor issues state of emergency
Reno Police are advising residents to monitor the Perimeter Map for updated evacuation information, according to the Associated Press.
Freedom 250 Grand Prix brings IndyCar racing to National Mall in Washington, D.C. for first time
Pre-race programming begins at 11:30 a.m., with cars scheduled to reach the starting grid at noon and driver introductions at 12:20 p.m.
Road construction costs skyrocketing in Georgia
Asphalt resurfacing costs rose 42% from calendar year 2020 to 2025.
Fang Fang recommended Swalwell interns could raise concerns in Congress
The investigation, which began in 2014, revealed that Swalwell admitted to an intimate physical relationship with Fang.
The cost of America’s 25-year War on Terror: Closing in on $10 trillion
Iraq and Afghanistan war costs: $8+ trillion
Congress keeps proposing this fiscal fix but never votes on it
The idea is straightforward: any increase in the debt limit must be matched by an equal cut in projected spending.
Vast majority of Americans want public healthcare prices
The Voters Voice Poll, conducted Aug. 12-16, surveyed 2,533 registered voters via opt-in online panel and text-to-web cell phone messages.
Federal judge strikes down Trump policy suspending processing of immigration visas from 75 countries
The decision affects countries including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia
Laptop fire leaves passengers injured on American Airlines flight
The incident occurred Friday on American Airlines Flight 2398, which was carrying about 133 passengers.
Virginia, Maryland have mixed financial picture
Maryland received one state-level warning, while some of its counties, cities and school systems showed more financial pressure.
Grand Central slashing victims seeking to sue NYC over subway security
Leila Sumulong, 70, and Jose Fermin, 84, were among three people attacked by 44-year-old Anthony Griffin at the 42nd Street-Grand Central station on April 11. A third victim, a 65-year-old man, suffered severe head injuries, including an open skull fracture.
Two bodies recovered, 12 still missing from migrant boat capsizing off coast of southern Tunisia
Following the rescue, a helicopter and coast guard boats were sent to the area to search for additional survivors, according to an Associated Press photojournalist at the scene.
USPS finalizes rule requiring states to provide voter lists for mail-in ballots
The rule, published Friday, follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in March directing the USPS to impose new requirements on mail-in voting.
TikTok agrees to pay $400M settlement to DOJ over alleged children’s privacy law violations
Under the settlement, TikTok will pay $300 million upfront, followed by another $100 million after a court dismisses an earlier consent decree involving TikTok’s predecessor, Musical.ly, according to the DOJ.
Swedish school sword attack victim was 17-year-old girl: report
An 18-year-old man armed with a sword attacked the Brinell School in Fagersta, northwest of Stockholm, on Friday while classes were underway.
Iran president says Iran won the war as tensions remain high across the Middle East
Israel captured the territory from Syria during the 1967 war and annexed it in 1981.
Trump moves to allow more beef to be imported to lower prices
Beef prices have reached record highs as the U.S. cattle herd has shrunk, consumer demand remains strong, and imports from Mexico have been limited by an outbreak of a flesh-eating pest affecting cattle.
Trump administration imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods after Ottawa fails to finalize trade deal
Canada immediately retaliated, with Prime Minister Mark Carney suspending trade negotiations with the United States and ordering retaliatory tariffs.
Liberty University student petitions SCOTUS over rescinded grant, argues religious discrimination
Student Bethany Hall's petition seeks to overturn a 22-year-old Supreme Court ruling that allows state grant programs to exclude religious vocational degrees from eligibility.