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Justice Department closes investigation into Muslim-centered community near Dallas

Justice Department closes investigation into Muslim-centered community near Dallas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice has closed a federal civil rights investigation into a Muslim-centered planned community around one of the state’s largest mosques near Dallas without filing any charges or lawsuits.
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Who is Zohran Mamdani? State lawmaker seeks to become NYC's first Muslim and Indian American mayor

Who is Zohran Mamdani? State lawmaker seeks to become NYC's first Muslim and Indian American mayor

NEW YORK (AP) — When he announced his run for mayor back in October, Zohran Mamdani was a state lawmaker unknown to most New York City residents.
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Faith leaders and families sue to block Texas' new Ten Commandments in schools law

Faith leaders and families sue to block Texas' new Ten Commandments in schools law

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A group of Dallas-area families and faith leaders have filed a lawsuit seeking to block a new Texas law that requires copies of the Ten Commandments be posted in every public school classroom.
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The Latest: Trump says US and Iranian officials will talk next week as ceasefire holds

The Latest: Trump says US and Iranian officials will talk next week as ceasefire holds

The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be holding on Wednesday while U.S. President Donald Trump said that U.S. and Iranian officials will talk next week.
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Armenian authorities arrest an archbishop and accuse him of plotting against the government

Armenian authorities arrest an archbishop and accuse him of plotting against the government

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Armenia's security services arrested one of the country’s top religious leaders on terrorism charges Wednesday and accused him of plotting to overthrow the government, the second arrest in a week of a prominent political oppon
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Pope Leo XIV affirms celibacy for priests, demands 'firm' action on sex abuse

Pope Leo XIV affirms celibacy for priests, demands 'firm' action on sex abuse

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV affirmed Wednesday that priests must be celibate and insisted that bishops take “firm and decisive” action to deal with sex abusers, as he gave marching orders Wednesday to the world’s Catholic hierarchs. Leo met in St.
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In US, the Iranian diaspora contends with the Israel-Iran war and a fragile ceasefire

In US, the Iranian diaspora contends with the Israel-Iran war and a fragile ceasefire

Born and raised in Iran, Fariba Pajooh, was detained in her country before coming to the United States. She wants to see changes in her homeland — but not by Israel firing missiles or the U.S. dropping bombs.
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Pope Leo XIV urges all sides in Iran-Israel war to reject 'bullying and arrogance' and talk peace

Pope Leo XIV urges all sides in Iran-Israel war to reject 'bullying and arrogance' and talk peace

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV urged the warring sides in the Israel-Iran war to “reject the logic of bullying and revenge” and choose a path of dialogue and diplomacy to reach peace as he expressed solidarity with all Christians in the Middle East
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Syria says the Islamic State group was behind the deadly attack on a Damascus church

Syria says the Islamic State group was behind the deadly attack on a Damascus church

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The sleeper cell behind a deadly church bombing near Damascus belonged to the Islamic State group, which had plans to target a Shiite shrine in a similar attack, Syria 's Interior Ministry spokesperson said Tuesday.
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Porto celebrates the summer and a beloved saint with plastic hammers, sardines and leeks

Porto celebrates the summer and a beloved saint with plastic hammers, sardines and leeks

PORTO, Portugal (AP) — On Porto's steep streets, several thousands of people celebrated the summer in the way the city has been doing it for decades and centuries: by bonking friends and strangers alike with toy hammers and reveling in the streets al
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