• As Israel expands ground war against Hamas, Gaza death toll exceeds 20,000

    As Israel expands ground war against Hamas, Gaza death toll exceeds 20,000

    Dec 22, 2023 03:59 PM EST

    Martin Griffiths, the U.N. humanitarian affairs chief, lamented the world’s inaction. “That such a brutal conflict has been allowed to continue and for this long — despite the widespread condemnation, the physical and mental toll and the massive destruction — is an indelible stain on our collective conscience,” he wrote ...

  • Palestinian Christians prepare for a somber Christmas amid war as many grieve

    Palestinian Christians prepare for a somber Christmas amid war as many grieve

    Dec 22, 2023 02:42 PM EST

    ... signed by several Christian pastoral leaders in Bethlehem. Addressed to President Joe Biden, it asked him to help stop the war. The signatories said they lamented all deaths, Palestinian and Israeli. “We want a constant and comprehensive ceasefire. Enough death. Enough destruction. ... This is our call and prayer this Christmas ...

  • At Iowa rally, Trump doubles down on comments about immigrants poisoning the nation's blood

    At Iowa rally, Trump doubles down on comments about immigrants poisoning the nation's blood

    Dec 20, 2023 03:14 PM EST

    ... evidence, that they bring crime and potentially disease with them. "They come from Africa, they come from Asia, they come from South America," he said, lamenting what he said was a "border catastrophe." Trump made no mention of the Colorado Supreme Court's decision Tuesday to disqualify him from the ...

  • News Wrap: Ukraine commander says weapons in short supply

    News Wrap: Ukraine commander says weapons in short supply

    Dec 18, 2023 11:45 PM EST

    ... a defense agreement with Finland, Pope Francis approved a policy change allowing priests to bless same-sex couples and a trial for democracy activist Jimmy Lye opened in Hong Kong as part of China's campaign to crush dissidents. ... Geoff Bennett: In the day's other headlines: A front-line ...

  • Migrants face eviction from emergency shelters in New York City as holidays approach

    Migrants face eviction from emergency shelters in New York City as holidays approach

    Dec 16, 2023 11:37 PM EST

    ... been staying with her sister and two young nieces for the past four months. “They are going to leave me out in the cold,” Vasquez lamented in Spanish one chilly morning this month outside the hotel. “We don’t have an escape plan. The situation is difficult, even more so ...

  • Vatican cardinal sentenced to 5½ years in prison after being convicted of embezzlement

    Vatican cardinal sentenced to 5½ years in prison after being convicted of embezzlement

    Dec 16, 2023 06:52 PM EST

    ... fair trial. The defense attorneys did praise Judge Giuseppe Pignatone's even-handedness and said they were able to present their arguments amply. But they lamented the Vatican’s outdated procedural norms gave prosecutors enormous leeway to withhold evidence and otherwise pursue their investigation nearly unimpeded. Andrea Tornielli, the Vatican ...

  • A quarter of United Methodist churches in U.S. have left during split

    A quarter of United Methodist churches in U.S. have left during split

    Dec 15, 2023 03:41 PM EST

    ... don't know anyone that doesn't want everybody to live into what they believe God is calling them to do." Bickerton said he particularly laments the departure of many churches that are longtime, rural-area fixtures. "When Methodism came to the United States, it went to where the people ...

  • Argentina's newly sworn-in President Milei warns of shock adjustment to economy

    Argentina's newly sworn-in President Milei warns of shock adjustment to economy

    Dec 10, 2023 10:51 PM EST

    ... of supporters in the capital, Buenos Aires. “We don’t desire the hard decisions that will be need to be made in coming weeks, but lamentably they didn't leave us any option.” South America's second largest economy is suffering 143 percent annual inflation, the currency has plunged and ...

  • Live updates: Israel's military calls for more evacuations in southern Gaza, dimming hopes for another temporary truce

    Live updates: Israel's military calls for more evacuations in southern Gaza, dimming hopes for another temporary truce

    Dec 04, 2023 03:02 PM EST

    ... Gaza, said "Let's think of them, of their families, who had seen a light, a hope of embracing again their loved ones." He also lamented the lack of basic necessities of life in Gaza. "I hope that all who are involved can reach as soon as possible a new ...

  • How abortion restrictions affect the care Wisconsin doctors can give patients

    How abortion restrictions affect the care Wisconsin doctors can give patients

    Dec 02, 2023 10:30 PM EST

    Marisa Wojcik (voice-over): Some physicians like Dr. Lyerly, left Wisconsin so they can continue to provide reproductive care without fear of prosecution. Dr. Kristen Lyerly: I have the joy of working in rural Minnesota and Northern Arizona on the Navajo Reservation. So in a way, it's very satisfying ...