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'Duck Dynasty' patriarch and conservative cultural icon Phil Robertson dies

'Duck Dynasty' patriarch and conservative cultural icon Phil Robertson dies

WEST MONROE, La. (AP) — Phil Robertson, who turned his small duck calling interest in the sportsman's paradise of northern Louisiana into a big business and conservative cultural phenomenon , died Sunday, according to his family. He was 79.
A new aid system in Gaza has started operations, a US-backed group says

A new aid system in Gaza has started operations, a US-backed group says

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A new aid system in Gaza opened its first distribution hubs Monday, according to a U.S.
Argentina's President Javier Milei to receive $1M Genesis Prize in Israel

Argentina's President Javier Milei to receive $1M Genesis Prize in Israel

JERUSALEM (AP) — Argentina’s President Javier Milei is headed to Israel. Milei was awarded the $1 million Genesis Prize in January in recognition of his support of Israel.
Tens of thousands flock to see a Spanish saint's remains more than 440 years after her death

Tens of thousands flock to see a Spanish saint's remains more than 440 years after her death

ALBA DE TORMES, Spain (AP) — They lined up to see her, silent and wonderstruck: Inside an open silver casket was Saint Teresa of Ávila, more than 440 years after her death.
Thousands of Israeli nationalists chant 'death to Arabs' during annual procession through Jerusalem

Thousands of Israeli nationalists chant 'death to Arabs' during annual procession through Jerusalem

JERUSALEM (AP) — Chanting “Death to Arabs” and singing “May your village burn,” groups of young Israeli Jews made their way through Muslim neighborhoods of Jerusalem's Old City on Monday during an annual march marking Israel's conquest of the eastern
Boko Haram's resurgence: Why Nigeria's military is struggling to hold the line

Boko Haram's resurgence: Why Nigeria's military is struggling to hold the line

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A resurgence of Boko Haram attacks is shaking Nigeria’s northeast, as Islamic extremists have repeatedly overrun military outposts, mined roads with bombs and raided civilian communities since the start of the year, raising fear
Live updates: US-backed group starts aid operations in Gaza while Israeli strikes pound region

Live updates: US-backed group starts aid operations in Gaza while Israeli strikes pound region

A U.S.-backed group said it has opened a new aid system in Gaza and began delivering food to Palestinians on Monday while Israeli airstrikes continued to pound the territory , killing dozens.
From radio waves to temple domes: The unexpected journey of a Krishna couple in Utah

From radio waves to temple domes: The unexpected journey of a Krishna couple in Utah

SPANISH FORK, Utah (AP) — Charu Das was in Los Angeles in 1980 when a for-sale ad for a small radio station in rural Utah County — about 50 miles south of Salt Lake City — caught his eye.
Pope Leo XIV declares 'I am Roman!' as he completes formalities to become bishop of Rome

Pope Leo XIV declares 'I am Roman!' as he completes formalities to become bishop of Rome

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday as he completed the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome. The first American pope formally took possession of the St.
US-German citizen is charged with trying to attack US Embassy in Tel Aviv

US-German citizen is charged with trying to attack US Embassy in Tel Aviv

NEW YORK (AP) — A dual U.S.-German citizen has been arrested on charges that he traveled to Israel and attempted to firebomb the branch office of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, officials said Sunday.