WorldJanuary 15, 2024Nicaragua releases Bishop Rolando Álvarez and 18 clergy members from prison after negotiations with VaticanNicaragua's government released 19 clergy members who were incarcerated last year under the current regime's escalated crackdown on religious leaders, including Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa.
U.S.January 7, 2024US officials demand Nicaragua release 'unjustly' incarcerated Catholic bishopThe Biden Administration again criticized the Nicaraguan government on Tuesday for "unjustly" incarcerating Roman Catholic bishop Rolando Álvarez.
WorldJanuary 3, 2024Hezbollah leader threatens Israel, says there is no fear of war following death of top Hamas officialThe head of Hezbollah threatened Israel, saying the Lebanese terrorist group is not afraid of war following a drone strike that killed a senior Hamas leader in Beirut.
U.S.January 2, 2024WWII-era unexploded bomb washed ashore on Santa Cruz beach by powerful stormsThe Santa Cruz County Sherriff's office said authorities recovered an unexploded bomb from the beach in Parajo Dunes on New Year's Eve.
U.S.January 2, 20245 social media celebrities who made waves into the mainstream in 2023A comedian battling cancel culture, a transgender influencer, and a red-bearded musician were among some TikTok celebrities who crossed into the mainstream this year.
U.S.December 30, 2023Ohio prosecutor warns robbers should 'expect to be shot' after store manager charged in killingAn Ohio county prosecutor warned thieves they should "expect to be shot" when targeting retail stores after a smoke shop manager was indicted for shooting at burglars at his store.
U.S.December 29, 20235 FBI controversies of 2023 that shook faith in agencyThe FBI faced widespread criticism in 2023 after some U.S. citizens and former federal agents say they lost trust in the agency over abuse of their civil liberties.
U.S.December 29, 2023The rise of The Satanic Temple in 2023The Satanic Temple scored legal victories in public education while a Christian veteran severed the head a Baphomet statue inside the Iowa state Capitol building.
PoliticsDecember 29, 2023Hochul vetoes Democrat-backed bill changing state campaign financing programNew York Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed an election bill on Wednesday that would have significantly changed the state's newly established system.
WorldDecember 22, 20235 appalling crimes around the world in 2023Child serial killers, dead bodies recovered from a Christian cult, and a violent takedown of El Chapo's son in Mexico were among some shocking crime stories this year.
