Conservatives say the developments will only accelerate their exit from one of the nation’s largest Protestant denominations.
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Ukrainian police, broadcasts return to long-occupied city
Residents of Kherson, the only regional capital captured by Russia’s military during the ongoing invasion, awoke from a night of jubilant celebrating that broke out in the city and surrounding areas.
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Elizabeth Holmes asks for leniency for her Theranos crimes
Prosecutors are expected to seek a much harsher sentence when they file their own sentencing recommendations ahead of Holmes’ scheduled Nov. 18 sentencing.
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Kevin Conroy, the constant voice of Batman for a generation of fans, dies at 66
He penned the story of his life in ‘Finding Batman,’ laying out the struggles he faced as an openly gay man amid the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s in an industry that was far less accepting of homosexuality than it is today.
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Wall Street adds to its big winning week; crypto falls again
Thursday’s euphoria for Wall Street came after a report showed inflation in the United States slowed by more than expected last month.
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EXPLAINER: Where does the student loan debt plan stand?
U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman ruled that the program usurped Congress’ power to make laws. The administration immediately filed a notice to appeal.
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U.S. extends migrant protections for Sudan, Haiti, 4 other countries
The program shields people from countries in turmoil who are living in the United States from deportation and allows them to legally work.
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Rains from Nicole douse eastern U.S. from Georgia to Canada
Restoring Daytona Beach – famous for its drivable beach – and surrounding beaches will likely require a major, multimillion-dollar sand renourishment project and improved sea walls to protect property.
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Top border official Magnus refuses to step down after he was asked to resign
Magnus said he was asked by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to step down or face firing.
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Kevin McCarthy remains the favorite to become speaker of the House, but it won’t be easy
It’s looking as though Republicans could win a slim House majority, which means individual members or small blocs of members could wield disproportionate clout among Republicans.