New Hampshire State Police fatally shot a gunman in the lobby of a psychiatric hospital on Friday afternoon, after the suspect allegedly shot and killed a security guard at the facility. State Police initially responded to reports Friday of “multiple victims” in a shooting at New Hampshire Hospital in Concord. …
Read More »On this day in history, November 19, 1863, President Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address
President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, one of the most famous speeches in United States history, at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery on this day in history, Nov. 19, 1863. The Battle of Gettysburg was fought between July 1, 1863, and July 3, 1863. It was one …
Read More »On this day in history, November 20, 1925, Robert F. Kennedy is born in Massachusetts
Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, younger brother of former President John F. Kennedy and former U.S. attorney general, was born on this day in history, November 20, 1925. Born in Brookline, Massachusetts, to Joseph Sr. and Rose Kennedy, Robert was the seventh of their nine children. He was commonly referred to …
Read More »Apple crumb pie for an 'iconic all-American Thanksgiving dessert': Try the recipe
Yes, there will be pumpkin pie at the Thanksgiving table. But how about apple crumb pie, too? “Apple crumb pie uses seasonal apples, store-bought or homemade pie crust and a delicious crumb topping. Apple pie is the iconic all-American Thanksgiving dessert,” said Jessica Robinson, AFarmgirlsKitchen.com food blogger, two-time cookbook author …
Read More »German police raid homes of residents accused of celebrating Hamas attacks online
German police in the state of Bavaria on Tuesday raided the homes of more than a dozen people accused of having spread antisemitic material online, including the celebration of the Hamas attacks against Israel. Bavarian criminal police say the suspects included 15 men and two men, aged 18 to 62, …
Read More »US bishops approve request for Vatican to add Mother Teresa's feast day to calendar: 'Example of holiness'
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) recently voted nearly unanimously to request that Mother Teresa’s feast day be added to the General Roman Calendar as an optional memorial. It is now going to the Vatican for further approval. The Feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta, better known in …
Read More »Liberal columnists call for Americans to 'decolonize Thanksgiving,' promote 'Truthsgiving'
Several online publications and social media users are urging Americans to reconsider the Thanksgiving holiday while alleging the holiday is a symbol of “colonization” and “racism.” “Let’s drop the lie of Thanksgiving and begin a Truthsgiving,” a social media post from The Nation read this week that linked to an …
Read More »Pope Francis dines with transgender women for Vatican luncheon
Pope Francis hosted a group of transgender women — many of whom are sex workers or migrants from Latin America — to a Vatican luncheon for the Catholic Church’s “World Day of the Poor” last week. The pontiff and the transgender women have formed a close relationship since the pope …
Read More »NBA looking into allegations that Thunder's Josh Giddey is in relationship with a minor: report
Internet rumors blew up late Wednesday night surrounding Oklahoma City Thunder star Josh Giddey, to a point where the NBA is now reportedly involved. The league is said to be looking into allegations that the 21-year-old is in an inappropriate relationship with a minor, according to multiple reports. Photos surfaced …
Read More »'Grey's Anatomy' actors sue Connecticut school board, others after pot-laced candy left on bus sickens son
Two actors from “Grey’s Anatomy” — along with another parent — filed a lawsuit against a school and bus company after their child and a friend were allegedly hospitalized for ingesting a cannabis-laced candy that was left on their school bus. “Grey’s Anatomy” actors Scott Foley and Marika Dominczyk, who …
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