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US Catholic bishops reaffirm ending abortion as ‘pre-eminent priority’

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) reaffirmed this week that ending abortion remains the “pre-eminent priority” of the nation’s Catholic Church. Attending bishops voted 225-11 in favor of approving a revised edition of the spiritual manual “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” which addresses abortion early in its text. …

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Former drug kingpins provided 'unparalleled assistance' in convicting El Chapo

Margarito Flores and his twin brother Pedro anxiously huddled in a lavish bathroom in South Zapopan, Mexico, as they prepared to call Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman to discuss a shipment of heroin they had just received. As Margarito paced, Pedro pressed the record button on his audiotape device and placed …

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The American Battle Monuments Commission celebrates 100 years and honors soldiers buried overseas

The American Battle Monuments Commission was established in 1923, following World War I. The Commission worked with family members to bury soldiers overseas in cemeteries constructed and maintained to honor those killed or missing in war. 100 years later, ABMC takes care of 26 cemeteries and 32 memorials around the …

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Rare, stunning and legendary 1966 Ford GT40 MkI hits auction, estimated value up to $7M

Auto collectors and enthusiasts are revved up over an extremely rare street model of one of America’s most legendary race cars. The sleek, metallic dark blue 1966 Ford GT40 MkI Road Car, with black interior and right-hand drive, was listed by Mecum Auctions on Jan. 2, 2024, with one estimate …

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Defense Secretary Austin resumes duties, was in intensive care unit for days as public kept in the dark

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austinwas in an intensive care unit for days but is now recovering and resumed full duties last night, according to new reports. Austin was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Monday following complications with an elective medical procedure, Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat …

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Final Jeffrey Epstein files release looming as court reposts stricken island photographs

About seven more Jeffrey Epstein documents are still expected to be unsealed Tuesday, nearly a week after a federal judge in New York ordered the unmasking of dozens of Jane and John Does connected to the disgraced financier and sex trafficker. The court also reposted a stricken document containing images …

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Suspect arrested in cold case killing of Pennsylvania man during home invasion after DNA lifted from mask: DA

DNA evidence recovered from a mask allegedly used by a suspect accused of breaking into a Pennsylvania man’s home in 2013 and killing him during a home invasion robbery has led to an arrest, authorities announced Wednesday. Thomas Delgado, 50, was arrested Wednesday by the U.S. Marshals Service in Philadelphia …

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Police detain man found in NC mall with AR-15 assault rifle, vest and ammunition magazines

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Authorities in North Carolina say they have detained a man walking through a mall with an assault rifle, a bulletproof vest, and multiple rounds of ammunition. Lt. Todd Joyce said the man was detained at the entrance of the Cross Creek Mall in Fayetteville on Thursday evening …

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Police: 14 hurt in deck collapse at North Carolina beachhouse when family gathered for photo

EMERALD ISLE, N.C. – Authorities say a deck collapsed at a North Carolina beachhouse as a family was preparing to take a group photo, leaving at least 14 people injured with at least two of those in critical condition. Emerald Isle Police Chief Jeffrey Waters says in an emailed statement …

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Police: 11-month-old baby dies after being left inside SUV near Fort Lauderdale

LAUDERHILL, Fla. – Police in South Florida say an 11-month-old baby died after being left inside a sport utility vehicle parked outside their apartment near Fort Lauderdale. Lauderhill police spokesman Gregory Solowsky says the baby’s parents and four other children were unloading groceries on Wednesday afternoon and forgot to get …

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