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Gunmen attack major Shiite holy site in Iran, killing 15

Gunmen attack major Shiite holy site in Iran, killing 15

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Gunmen attacked a major Shiite holy site in Iran on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens.
Branson's God and country tourism draws patriotic Christians

Branson's God and country tourism draws patriotic Christians

BRANSON, Mo. (RNS) — A night at the Dolly Parton Stampede is a microcosm of life in these polarized United States.
Herschel Walker faces abortion allegation from 2nd accuser

Herschel Walker faces abortion allegation from 2nd accuser

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman came forward Wednesday to accuse Herschel Walker, the anti-abortion Republican running for U.S.
Italy's Meloni easily wins 2nd and final confidence vote

Italy's Meloni easily wins 2nd and final confidence vote

ROME (AP) — Italy’s first far-right-led government since the fall of fascism in World War II can get down to business after new Premier Giorgia Meloni easily won the second of two required confidence votes in Parliament on Wednesday.
Man convicted of killing 6 with SUV in Christmas parade

Man convicted of killing 6 with SUV in Christmas parade

MADISON, Wis.
Trump aide Meadows ordered to testify in election probe

Trump aide Meadows ordered to testify in election probe

ATLANTA (AP) — A judge on Wednesday ordered former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows to testify before a special grand jury that's investigating whether President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to influence Georgia's 2020 election.
Putin monitors practice launches by Russia's nuclear forces

Putin monitors practice launches by Russia's nuclear forces

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday monitored drills of the country’s strategic nuclear forces involving multiple practice launches of ballistic and cruise missiles, in a show of force amid the heightened tensions with the Wes
Kremlin: Any talks about Griner swap must be confidential

Kremlin: Any talks about Griner swap must be confidential

MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin on Wednesday kept the door open for talks on a possible swap involving jailed U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner but reiterated that any such discussions must be kept strictly confidential.
Fetterman faces Oz at Senate debate 5 months after stroke

Fetterman faces Oz at Senate debate 5 months after stroke

HARRISBURG, Pa.
Russian court rejects Griner appeal of her 9-year sentence

Russian court rejects Griner appeal of her 9-year sentence

MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by U.S.