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Taliban arrest women for 'bad hijab' in the first dress code crackdown since their return to power

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban have arrested women in the Afghan capital for wearing “bad hijab,” a spokesman at the country's Vice and Virtue Ministry said Thursday.

Jan 4, 2024 4:31 AM Read more >

Imam killed outside New Jersey mosque, and the shooter remains at large, authorities say

NEWARK, N.J. — A New Jersey imam was gunned down outside his mosque before dawn Wednesday, leaving authorities hunting for a shooter and saying they've found no evidence yet that an anti-Muslim bias played a part in the shooting.

Jan 3, 2024 5:18 PM Read more >

Alleged sex abuse: Ex-student files lawsuit against Acadia Divinity College in N.S.

HALIFAX — A former student at Acadia Divinity College has filed a lawsuit against the school in Wolfville, N.S.

Jan 3, 2024 2:52 PM Read more >

Native Hawaiian salt makers combat climate change and pollution to protect a sacred tradition

HANAPEPE, Hawaii (AP) — On a warm summer afternoon, Tina Taniguchi was on her hands and knees scraping dirt off an oblong depression in the ground. Thick brown hair peeked out from her coconut leaf hat.

Jan 3, 2024 12:27 PM Read more >

How Native familes make salt at one of Hawaii's last remaining salt patches

HANAPEPE, Hawaii (AP) — The process of making salt from sea water is a lengthy and laborious one that requires patience, perseverance and stoicism.

Jan 3, 2024 6:08 AM Read more >

Judge rules former clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses must pay $260,000 in fees, costs

LEXINGTON, Ky.

Jan 2, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

What does a total abortion ban look like in Dominican Republic?

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The Dominican Republic is one of four Latin American nations that criminalizes abortion without exceptions.

Jan 2, 2024 6:03 AM Read more >

Pope recalls Benedict XVI's love and wisdom on anniversary of death, as secretary reflects on legacy

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Tributes were paid Sunday on the first anniversary of the death of Pope Benedict XVI , with Pope Francis praising his love and wisdom and Benedict's private secretary expressing hope he might one day be declared a saint.

Dec 31, 2023 9:59 AM Read more >

What does Watch Night mean for Black Americans today? It dates back to the Emancipation Proclamation

The tradition of Watch Night services in the United States dates back to Dec.

Dec 30, 2023 6:50 AM Read more >

Alleged thief arrested with 34 winter coats on SkyTrain in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Police say a 35-year-old man has been arrested after being found riding the SkyTrain in Vancouver on Christmas Day with a rack of 34 allegedly stolen winter coats.

Dec 28, 2023 6:47 PM Read more >