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Great news: New law allows pets to be buried next to their humans in cemeteries
The powerful bond between humans and their pets is undeniable. There’s just something precious and untainted about it – animals can really be our best friends, in the truest sense of the expression.
Great news: New law allows pets to be buried next to their humans in cemeteries
The powerful bond between humans and their pets is undeniable. There’s just something precious and untainted about it – animals can really be our best friends, in the truest sense of the expression.

Amid tensions over the Holocaust, Jewish cemeteries vandalized in Poland
(JTA) — Two Jewish cemeteries have been vandalized in Poland amid a fresh diplomatic crisis between that country and Israel over complicity in the Holocaust. In the city of Świdnica, a suburb of Wroclaw in southwestern Poland, at least 15 headstones were smashed last week at the local Jewish cemeter
Amid tensions over the Holocaust, Jewish cemeteries vandalized in Poland
(JTA) — Two Jewish cemeteries have been vandalized in Poland amid a fresh diplomatic crisis between that country and Israel over complicity in the Holocaust. In the city of Świdnica, a suburb of Wroclaw in southwestern Poland, at least 15 headstones were smashed last week at the local Jewish cemeter

Florida man charged with hate crime after yelling racial slurs, waving gun at black protesters
A Florida man has reportedly been charged with a hate crime after a video emerged showing him pulling out a gun and yelling racial slurs at a group of African-Americans participating in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event.
Florida man charged with hate crime after yelling racial slurs, waving gun at black protesters
A Florida man has reportedly been charged with a hate crime after a video emerged showing him pulling out a gun and yelling racial slurs at a group of African-Americans participating in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event.

Remains found of Florida teen who may have witnessed 2017 murder
The skeletal remains of a Florida teenager who vanished after possibly witnessing a murder that happened a year-and-a-half ago were found over the weekend in a rural part of Manatee County, police said.
Remains found of Florida teen who may have witnessed 2017 murder
The skeletal remains of a Florida teenager who vanished after possibly witnessing a murder that happened a year-and-a-half ago were found over the weekend in a rural part of Manatee County, police said.

Minnesota dentist, 55, is charged with setting fire to neighbor's dilapidated boathouse after complaining about the eyesore at lake association meeting
1/4 SLIDES © Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited. John Michael Haag, 55, has been charged with arson after the dentist confessed to setting fire to his neighbor's dilapidated boathouse in New Richmond, Wisconsin.
Minnesota dentist, 55, is charged with setting fire to neighbor's dilapidated boathouse after complaining about the eyesore at lake association meeting
1/4 SLIDES © Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited. John Michael Haag, 55, has been charged with arson after the dentist confessed to setting fire to his neighbor's dilapidated boathouse in New Richmond, Wisconsin.

The Supreme Court unanimously says states can’t steal your car
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that it’s unconstitutional for states to steal people’s cars. That’s a great step forward in cracking down on civil asset forfeiture and the practice of states and cities seizing personal property as a means to raise money.
The Supreme Court unanimously says states can’t steal your car
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that it’s unconstitutional for states to steal people’s cars. That’s a great step forward in cracking down on civil asset forfeiture and the practice of states and cities seizing personal property as a means to raise money.

Teen Boy Comes Home From School to Discover 'Bubbly' Mom Killed by Boyfriend in Murder-Suicide
A Florida mother of four was fatally shot by her boyfriend of several months, who then turned the gun on himself in an apparent murder-suicide, according to multiple reports. On Monday just after 4 p.m., the bodies of Laura Randall, 53, and Gregory Schatz, 45, were discovered by her 17-year-old son
Teen Boy Comes Home From School to Discover 'Bubbly' Mom Killed by Boyfriend in Murder-Suicide
A Florida mother of four was fatally shot by her boyfriend of several months, who then turned the gun on himself in an apparent murder-suicide, according to multiple reports. On Monday just after 4 p.m., the bodies of Laura Randall, 53, and Gregory Schatz, 45, were discovered by her 17-year-old son

Florida prisons are getting sued for erasing $11 million worth of prisoner music purchases
A Florida prison inmate is suing after a switch between contractors removed prisoners’ access to millions of dollars’ worth of their own music. As reported by The Florida Times-Union, William Demler filed a class-action suit against the Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) — which he says falsel
Florida prisons are getting sued for erasing $11 million worth of prisoner music purchases
A Florida prison inmate is suing after a switch between contractors removed prisoners’ access to millions of dollars’ worth of their own music. As reported by The Florida Times-Union, William Demler filed a class-action suit against the Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) — which he says falsel

Missing Colo. Mom's Fiancé Asked Nurse to Steal Drugs and Poison Coffee: 'Get Rid of Kelsey'
Missing Colo. Mom's Fiancé Asked Nurse to Steal Drugs and Poison Coffee: 'Get Rid of Kelsey'. Colorado prosecutors allege Kelsey Berreth‘s fiancé asked his longtime friend, a nurse, to steal powerful drugs so they could poison the coffee of the missing 29-year-old mom whom authorities presume was mu
Missing Colo. Mom's Fiancé Asked Nurse to Steal Drugs and Poison Coffee: 'Get Rid of Kelsey'
Missing Colo. Mom's Fiancé Asked Nurse to Steal Drugs and Poison Coffee: 'Get Rid of Kelsey'. Colorado prosecutors allege Kelsey Berreth‘s fiancé asked his longtime friend, a nurse, to steal powerful drugs so they could poison the coffee of the missing 29-year-old mom whom authorities presume was mu

Virgin of the Rocks: A subversive message hidden by Da Vinci
Some paintings are as mysterious as they are famous. Gazing at them is like diving into a deep dark sea. You never know what unsuspecting pearl your eyes might prise loose from their secretive lips – what key you might find that can unlock their power. Take Leonardo da Vinci’s the Virgin of the Rock
Virgin of the Rocks: A subversive message hidden by Da Vinci
Some paintings are as mysterious as they are famous. Gazing at them is like diving into a deep dark sea. You never know what unsuspecting pearl your eyes might prise loose from their secretive lips – what key you might find that can unlock their power. Take Leonardo da Vinci’s the Virgin of the Rock

Researcher Mary Lederleitner on the Difficulties That Women in Christian Leadership Face
What distinctive gifts do women have for the global church? Is the church helping or hindering women leaders? In Women in God’s Mission: Accepting the Invitation to Serve and Lead, missions researcher Mary Lederleitner describes both the particular obstacles women leaders face and the unique blessin
Researcher Mary Lederleitner on the Difficulties That Women in Christian Leadership Face
What distinctive gifts do women have for the global church? Is the church helping or hindering women leaders? In Women in God’s Mission: Accepting the Invitation to Serve and Lead, missions researcher Mary Lederleitner describes both the particular obstacles women leaders face and the unique blessin

Border Patrol in Texas seizes more than $12 million of meth stashed inside shipment of strawberries
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in Texas seized more than $12 million worth of meth over the weekend. "This was an outstanding interception our officers accomplished this weekend," Port Director David Gonzalez, said in a news release Tuesday. "Our officers' astute sense of awareness and te
Border Patrol in Texas seizes more than $12 million of meth stashed inside shipment of strawberries
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in Texas seized more than $12 million worth of meth over the weekend. "This was an outstanding interception our officers accomplished this weekend," Port Director David Gonzalez, said in a news release Tuesday. "Our officers' astute sense of awareness and te

Second cemetery caretaker sentenced
ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The second of two caretakers of Belmont Memorial Cemetery was sentenced Tuesday for theft offenses totalling nearly $300,000. Keith Dwayne Baratie, 51, of Bellaire, will serve four and a half years in prison as specified by Belmont County Common Pleas Judge John Vavra.
Second cemetery caretaker sentenced
ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The second of two caretakers of Belmont Memorial Cemetery was sentenced Tuesday for theft offenses totalling nearly $300,000. Keith Dwayne Baratie, 51, of Bellaire, will serve four and a half years in prison as specified by Belmont County Common Pleas Judge John Vavra.

I Dig Through Archives to Unearth Hidden Stories from African-American History
Many years ago, as a graduate student searching in the archives of Spanish Florida, I discovered the first “underground railroad” of enslaved Africans escaping from Protestant Carolina to find religious sanctuary in Catholic Florida. In 1738, these runaways formed Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose
I Dig Through Archives to Unearth Hidden Stories from African-American History
Many years ago, as a graduate student searching in the archives of Spanish Florida, I discovered the first “underground railroad” of enslaved Africans escaping from Protestant Carolina to find religious sanctuary in Catholic Florida. In 1738, these runaways formed Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose

Pope Francis: People Constantly Accusing Church of Wrongdoing Are Friends, Relatives to Devil
Pope Francis acknowledged that problems with the Catholic Church need to be reported, but said those who constantly attack the church are friends or related to the devil. While addressing pilgrims from the Italian diocese of Benevento on Wednesday, Francis said people cannot live their whole lives c
Pope Francis: People Constantly Accusing Church of Wrongdoing Are Friends, Relatives to Devil
Pope Francis acknowledged that problems with the Catholic Church need to be reported, but said those who constantly attack the church are friends or related to the devil. While addressing pilgrims from the Italian diocese of Benevento on Wednesday, Francis said people cannot live their whole lives c

Donna Williamson murder: 'systemic failures on domestic violence support'
A jury has returned a verdict of unlawful killing on a victim of domestic violence who was murdered by her ex-partner. The jury also identified “systemic failures” in the support provided to victims of domestic violence. The coroner has called for national changes to increase support for domestic vi
Donna Williamson murder: 'systemic failures on domestic violence support'
A jury has returned a verdict of unlawful killing on a victim of domestic violence who was murdered by her ex-partner. The jury also identified “systemic failures” in the support provided to victims of domestic violence. The coroner has called for national changes to increase support for domestic vi

Census: Highest immigrant population in 100 years, over half Latinos
America’s foreign-born population has reached its highest level in over 100 years, driven by immigrants from Latin America, according to new Census Bureau data. What’s more, the Pew Research Center has found that most Latinos feel the percentage of foreigners in the United States is just about right
Census: Highest immigrant population in 100 years, over half Latinos
America’s foreign-born population has reached its highest level in over 100 years, driven by immigrants from Latin America, according to new Census Bureau data. What’s more, the Pew Research Center has found that most Latinos feel the percentage of foreigners in the United States is just about right

Headstones Toppled At West Roxbury Cemetery
WEST ROXBURY, MA ((WBZ NewsRadio) -- West Roxbury residents are aghast after a number of gravestones were toppled over at Saint Joseph's Cemetery. A walker noticed first one, then another , then eight in all pushed over as if by a front -end loader but with no tool marks on the stones or tire marks
Headstones Toppled At West Roxbury Cemetery
WEST ROXBURY, MA ((WBZ NewsRadio) -- West Roxbury residents are aghast after a number of gravestones were toppled over at Saint Joseph's Cemetery. A walker noticed first one, then another , then eight in all pushed over as if by a front -end loader but with no tool marks on the stones or tire marks

Awe-Inspiring Footage of the Normandy American Cemetery & Memorial
From the footage, you can see an enormous formation of white crosses, arrayed over a long stretch of green lawn, and demarcated by a series of paths that form a Latin Cross. Underneath these numerous rows of crosses are the remains of men and women who gave their lives in service to their beloved co
Awe-Inspiring Footage of the Normandy American Cemetery & Memorial
From the footage, you can see an enormous formation of white crosses, arrayed over a long stretch of green lawn, and demarcated by a series of paths that form a Latin Cross. Underneath these numerous rows of crosses are the remains of men and women who gave their lives in service to their beloved co

Hidden for 700 Years! Secret Knights Templar Tunnel Discovered
In the Middle Ages, there were a lot of things that were of historical importance. The black plague, the advancement of art and the most infamous event of all the Middle Ages; the conquest. An example would be the indelible mark that the Latin West left on the cities of the Near East.
Hidden for 700 Years! Secret Knights Templar Tunnel Discovered
In the Middle Ages, there were a lot of things that were of historical importance. The black plague, the advancement of art and the most infamous event of all the Middle Ages; the conquest. An example would be the indelible mark that the Latin West left on the cities of the Near East.

Teens need frequent communication with parents to maintain youth resiliency after a divorce, study says
Texting, FaceTime and other popular communication methods among teens may help build supportive parent-youth relationships after a divorce, according to a Kansas State University family studies researcher.
Teens need frequent communication with parents to maintain youth resiliency after a divorce, study says
Texting, FaceTime and other popular communication methods among teens may help build supportive parent-youth relationships after a divorce, according to a Kansas State University family studies researcher.

Tesla goes through another exec: Top lawyer leaves two months into the job
Tesla said on Wednesday its general counsel Dane Butswinkas is leaving the electric carmaker just two months into the job, the latest in a string of top-level departures at the company.
Tesla goes through another exec: Top lawyer leaves two months into the job
Tesla said on Wednesday its general counsel Dane Butswinkas is leaving the electric carmaker just two months into the job, the latest in a string of top-level departures at the company.

I pray Chris Pratt will be an ally to LGBTQ Christians
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I pray Chris Pratt will be an ally to LGBTQ Christians
Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons is a progressive Christian writer and activist. He is the founder of the Resistance Prays, a daily devotional that says it's aimed "at spiritually and politically defeating Trumpism." Follow him on Twitter @GuthrieGF. The views expressed here are the author's. View more op

More than 90 tombstones desecrated at Jewish cemetery in France
More than 90 graves were desecrated with swastikas and anti-Semitic slogans at a Jewish cemetery in France amid a spike in attacks targeting Jewish people across the nation in recent weeks, Reuters reported.
More than 90 tombstones desecrated at Jewish cemetery in France
More than 90 graves were desecrated with swastikas and anti-Semitic slogans at a Jewish cemetery in France amid a spike in attacks targeting Jewish people across the nation in recent weeks, Reuters reported.

Texas landowner sues over Trump's border wall plans: "It means everything to me"
The Trump administration faces new legal challenges over the national emergency declaration to pay for a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border after the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Tuesday. A group of 16 states filed a separate suit Monday that called the emergency declaration unconstitu
Texas landowner sues over Trump's border wall plans: "It means everything to me"
The Trump administration faces new legal challenges over the national emergency declaration to pay for a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border after the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Tuesday. A group of 16 states filed a separate suit Monday that called the emergency declaration unconstitu

Baseball games against Texas Southern moved to Texas
Kansas and Texas Southern officials announced Wednesday that the four-game series slated for this weekend at Hoglund Ballpark has been moved to the Melissa Sports Complex in Melissa, Texas.
Baseball games against Texas Southern moved to Texas
Kansas and Texas Southern officials announced Wednesday that the four-game series slated for this weekend at Hoglund Ballpark has been moved to the Melissa Sports Complex in Melissa, Texas.

50 Cent to Teairra Mari: 'B*tch If You Don't Give Me My Motherf*cking Money' [Photo]
50 Cent wants Teairra Mari to pay up. After a judge ordered former Teairra Marí to pay 50 Cent in a sex tape suit, the rapper claims she has yet to hand over the coins. “B—h if you don’t give me my motherf–king Money, what’s taking you so long?”50 wrote on Instagram Friday.“Oh ?you ain’t got no mone
50 Cent to Teairra Mari: 'B*tch If You Don't Give Me My Motherf*cking Money' [Photo]
50 Cent wants Teairra Mari to pay up. After a judge ordered former Teairra Marí to pay 50 Cent in a sex tape suit, the rapper claims she has yet to hand over the coins. “B—h if you don’t give me my motherf–king Money, what’s taking you so long?”50 wrote on Instagram Friday.“Oh ?you ain’t got no mone
