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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
Loyola Chicago beloved men's basketball chaplain Sister Jean dies at 106
Sister Jean had become the official chaplain of the Ramblers in 1991
Oklahoma GOP Gov Stitt critical of Trump's National Guard deployment across state lines
Stitt says he's a federalist and points out that sued the Biden administration over COVID-19 mandates.
IDF says ceasefire with Hamas is in effect
Israel’s Cabinet approved President Donald Trump’s plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on Friday
Peru's Congress impeaches president, replaces with congressional leader
Since taking office in December 2022, President Dina Boluarte had faced eight other attempts to remove her
Poll finds university presidents, athletics directors sour on competition trends
Leaders at U.S. colleges and universities in the top athletic division aren’t happy with the way the high-level competition is trending, including the increasing costs of the programs and the transfer portal for athletes, according to a new poll.
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IRS makes inflation adjustments for 2026, giving Americans bigger deductions after historic law
The One Big Beautiful Bill raised the standard tax deduction for married couples from $30,000 to $31,500 for tax year 2025, and for single taxpayers from $15,000 to $15,750. For tax year 2026, the standard deduction will increase to $32,200 for married couples, $16,100 for individuals and $24,150 for heads of household.
After stunning arrest, Des Moines school district latest to be investigated by DOJ for DEI
Probe launched after DMPS’ former superintendent was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Trump snubbed again for Nobel peace prize as historic deal begins between Israel and Hamas
From the success of his first term’s Abraham Accords to the wars and conflicts ended thus far in his second, many have argued for years that the Nobel Prize belongs to Trump.
Senate passes $925 billion NDAA bill for military, national security
“We're ready to show on both sides of the aisle that the Senate can act in the interest of national security and get something done on a bipartisan basis,” Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, R-Miss., told lawmakers Thursday.
Andrew Cuomo's rivals in NYC mayor race blast shifting plans on Rikers Island jail
New York mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo is being lambasted by his political rivals over his shifting plans for the city's notorious Rikers Island jail.
PA Gov Shapiro calls Trump's guard deployments 'Extremely dangerous'
Gov. Josh Shapiro commented Thursday on an amicus brief he filed opposing President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard in Oregon. The governor was joined by 21 other states.
LA's Palisades Fire after-action report praises firefighters, cites challenges
The Palisades Fire killed 12 people, burned 23,448 acres and destroyed 6,833 structures, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
FBI says China 'targeting' Mississippi River system
Lawmakers and federal agencies have increasingly described China’s strategy as one in which the government tightly controls major trade and investment channels.
Comey friend Dan Richman was made aware of ethics rules against sharing government info
Internal emails from the bureau shed new light on Comey friend Daniel Richman's time at the bureau, with details that could be relevant at the former FBI chief's trial.
China clamps down on rare earth exports ahead of trade negotiations with Trump
The industry is a key pain point for the U.S., which lags far behind China on rare earth extraction and refining. The impacts could be far-reaching on the U.S. economy and security interests.
Pro-life lawmakers, Louisiana AG squeeze Trump officials, accreditor for enabling forced abortions
All but two GOP senators livid that FDA approved new generic mifepristone as safety review started. Lax federal prescribing rules enabling domestic abuse, late-term abortions the pill isn't meant for, Louisiana says.
Virginia gubernatorial candidates debate hot-button issues in sole face-off before election day
Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears are vying for the post being left open by GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
Senators push shutdown vote until next week, depart Washington for holiday
The next vote on ending debate on the shutdown will take place on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Eastern. The Senate will skip votes on Monday because of the federal holiday, Columbus Day.
Trump thanks FBI agents who blew the whistle on bias witnessed under Wray's leadership over J6
Trump on Thursday reassured agents who came forward that they were now working for a team that would eliminate political bias in the agency and the Department of Justice.
Federal judge temporarily blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago area
U.S. District Judge April Perry, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden, partially granted the request but said the order will expire on Oct. 23.