A little-known Russian presidential hopeful who calls for peace in Ukraine also inched closer to formally registering as a candidate, securing a nomination from a group of more than 500 supporters in the Russian capital.
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Church of England blesses same-sex couples for the first time, but they still can’t wed in church
The church’s national assembly voted in February to allow clergy to bless the unions of same-sex couples who have had civil weddings or partnerships.
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Traveling for the holidays? Hotels are doing Elf on the Shelf and in-room trees so you don’t have to
Your chosen tree and ornaments will be delivered to your room before you arrive, so you can have fun decorating with your family in privacy. Or you can decide not to lift a finger and have it all set up by the time you check-in.
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Over 60 people have drowned in the capsizing of a migrant vessel off Libya, the UN says
The shipwreck, which took place overnight between Thursday and Friday, was the latest tragedy in this part of the Mediterranean Sea, a key but dangerous route for migrants seeking a better life in Europe.
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Pope Francis’ 87th birthday closes out a big year of efforts to reform the church, cement his legacy
Francis celebrated his birthday with cake during a festive audience with children Sunday morning, and there were “Happy Birthday” banners in St. Peter’s Square during his weekly noon blessing.
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Israel faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarm about its conduct in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel ‘will continue to fight until the end,’ with the goal of eliminating Hamas, which triggered the war with its Oct. 7 attack into southern Israel.
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Quaker Oats recalls granola products over concerns of salmonella contamination
The affected products have been sold in all 50 U.S. states, as well as U.S. territories, Quaker said.
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Russia and Ukraine exchange drone attacks after European Union funding stalled
Ukraine’s air force said Saturday that Ukrainian air defense had shot down 30 out of 31 drones launched overnight against 11 regions of the country.
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Alex Jones offers to pay Sandy Hook families at least $55 million over school shooting hoax conspiracy
The families have filed a proposal seeking to liquidate nearly all of Jones’ assets, including his media company Free Speech Systems, and give the proceeds to them and other creditors.
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Netanyahu says Israel is as ‘committed as ever’ to war after soldiers mistakenly killed 3 hostages
The act violates the IDF’s ‘rules of engagement,’ the official said, and was being investigated at the highest level.