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In photos, the remaining descendants of the last known slave ship hold memorial ceremony
The remaining descendants of the last ship carrying enslaved Africans to land in the U.S. in 1860 met Saturday in Mobile, ...
Euro 2025: Netherlands great Vivianne Miedema scores her 100th international goal
Netherlands great Vivianne Miedema scored her 100th goal in international soccer against Wales at the Women’s European ...
Houston's 'living Buddha' is helping anyone—Buddhist or not—be present
In the Christian-majority Houston metro, Buddhists only make up about 2 percent of the population, according to data from the ...
A fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Iran war tests the harmony of Los Angeles' huge Iranian community
Los Angeles is home to the largest Iranian community outside Iran. This diverse group includes Muslims, Jews, Christians, ...
Trump branded, browbeat and prevailed. But his big bill may come at a political cost
Donald Trump has made tax cuts a central part of his political legacy. There were his first-term cuts. And now the Republican ...
Pope Leo XIV names pro-immigration bishop in Austin
Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Daniel Garcia of Monterey, California, to be the next Roman Catholic bishop of Austin, ...
Which strength training method is best for you? Experts break down the options
When it comes to weight-resistance exercise, you can choose free weights such as dumbbells or barbells. Or weight machines.
British and Irish Lions grind out a 21-10 win over Waratahs for a third win in 8 days
The British and Irish Lions have secured a tough 21-10 win over New South Wales Waratahs for their third victory in eight ...
Pope Leo XIV resumes the tradition of taking a summer vacation. But he's got plenty of homework
Pope Leo XIV is starting a six-week vacation this weekend at the papal summer retreat south of Rome. It's his first break ...
Pope Leo XIV signals continuity on fighting abuse with new head of child protection board
Pope Leo XIV is signalling his commitment to continuing the fight against clergy sexual abuse. He has appointed a French ...
Texas families plead for information on at least 23 girls missing from summer camp after floods
Texas parents are frantically posting photos of their daughters and pleas for information as at least 23 campers from an ...
Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed dozens, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding
(THE CONVERSATION) Texas Hill Country is known for its landscapes, with shallow rivers winding among hills and through rugged valleys. But that geography also makes it one of the deadliest places in ...