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Rabbi reflects on war, antisemitism and securing synagogues
19+ hour, 8+ min ago (100+ words) The rise of violence against Jews around the world has made armed security guards at synagogues like Or Tzion in Scottsdale, Arizona, a common sight during of worship. Rabbi reflects on war, antisemitism and securing synagogues With a ceasefire between…...
Trump attends Supreme Court arguments over his executive order, a presidential first
2+ week, 3+ day ago (736+ words) Updated April 1, 2026 at 12: 01 PM CDT President Trump became the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the U. S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, when he showed up to watch proceedings in a case challenging one of his executive orders. Trump's motorcade…...
Renaissance master Raphael's work on display in first-of-its-kind U. S. retrospective
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (93+ words) For the first time in the United States, there's a major retrospective of the work of the Renaissance master, Raphael. NPR's Jennifer Vanasco visited New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art to learn. .. Renaissance master Raphael's work on display in first-of-its-kind…...
Human rights groups warn of deepening humanitarian crisis in Lebanon following Israeli invasion
1+ week, 1+ day ago (157+ words) Since Israel began its invasion of Lebanon last month, more than 1 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes. Human rights groups warn of deepening humanitarian crisis in Lebanon following Israeli invasion Wednesday was the deadliest day in Lebanon…...
Pulaski County Judge calls for treasurer's resignation
9+ hour, 24+ min ago (543+ words) Pulaski County's chief executive says Treasurer Debra Buckner's allegations of financial mismanagement are wrong, and that she should step down immediately. In a news conference Friday afternoon, County Judge Barry Hyde said, while a formal audit of the county's finances…...
Arkansas Capitol grounds panel postpones vote on "monument to the unborn" proposals
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (672+ words) From the Arkansas Advocate: The Arkansas Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission was unable to approve the design for a proposed "monument to the unborn" advocated by abortion opponents to place on Capitol grounds Tuesday after there weren't enough members present…...
Arkansas Department of Corrections settles sexual harassment lawsuits
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (906+ words) This story contains descriptions of sexual assault. Two lawsuits over sexual harassment in Arkansas prisons have been settled. The decision was approved on Tuesday by the Claims Review Committee of the Arkansas Legislature. Corrections Department Chief of Staff Wade Hodge…...
Sanders promotes LEARNS, avoids prison talk in State of State
1+ week, 2+ day ago (810+ words) Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders gave her annual address to the state legislature Wednesday. The speech kicks off the biennial fiscal session. For 30 calendar days, the state House and Senate meet to pass and debate budget bills. In her speech, Sanders…...
The final batch of World Cup tickets is about to go on sale. Here are 5 things to know
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1163+ words) The final window to buy World Cup tickets is about to start. On Wednesday, FIFA will launch a first-come, first-serve sales period for the men's flagship soccer tournament, which will be held across the U. S. , Canada and Mexico beginning in June....
Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (708+ words) A national effort to circumvent the Electoral College has gained another state. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a bill Monday that adds the state to the National Popular Vote Compact, an agreement among states to award their presidential electoral votes…...