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Jewish students grapple with how to respond to pro-Palestinian campus protests

Jewish students grapple with how to respond to pro-Palestinian campus protests

Some Jewish students have taken part in strident pro-Palestinian protests dominating U.S. colleges in recent weeks, but few have led rallies in support of Israel or against perceived displays of antisemitism. That may be starting to change.
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Hamas is sending a delegation to Egypt for further cease-fire talks in the latest sign of progress

Hamas is sending a delegation to Egypt for further cease-fire talks in the latest sign of progress

BEIRUT (AP) — Hamas said Thursday that it was sending a delegation to Egypt for further cease-fire talks , in a new sign of progress in attempts by international mediators to hammer out an agreement between Israel and the militant group to end the wa
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At time of rising antisemitism, Holocaust survivors take on denial and hate in new digital campaign

At time of rising antisemitism, Holocaust survivors take on denial and hate in new digital campaign

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Herbert Rubinstein was 5 years old when he and his mother where taken from the Jewish ghetto of Chernivtsi and put on a cramped cattle wagon waiting to take them to their deaths.
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United Methodists remove anti-gay language from their official teachings on societal issues

United Methodists remove anti-gay language from their official teachings on societal issues

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — United Methodist delegates on Thursday removed a 52-year-old declaration from their official social teachings that deemed “the practice of homosexuality ...
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Police arrest Polish teenager suspected of throwing firebombs at synagogue

Police arrest Polish teenager suspected of throwing firebombs at synagogue

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish police have arrested a 16-year-old male on suspicion of attacking a synagogue with Molotov cocktails and said they plan to ask prosecutors on Thursday to open an investigation. The Nożyk Synagogue was attacked around 1 a.
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United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — United Methodist delegates repealed their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy with no debate on Wednesday, removing a rule forbidding “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained or appointed as ministers.
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'A step back in time': America's Catholic Church sees an immense shift toward the old ways

'A step back in time': America's Catholic Church sees an immense shift toward the old ways

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — It was the music that changed first. Or maybe that’s just when many people at the pale brick Catholic church in the quiet Wisconsin neighborhood finally began to realize what was happening. The choir director, a fixture at St.
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Expanding clergy sexual abuse probe targets New Orleans Catholic church leaders

Expanding clergy sexual abuse probe targets New Orleans Catholic church leaders

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Authorities have expanded an investigation of clergy sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in New Orleans to include senior church officials suspected of shielding predatory priests for decades and failing to report their crime
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'A step back in time': America's Catholic Church sees an immense shift toward the old ways

'A step back in time': America's Catholic Church sees an immense shift toward the old ways

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — It was the music that changed first. Or maybe that’s just when many people at the pale brick Catholic church in the quiet Wisconsin neighborhood finally began to realize what was happening. The choir director, a fixture at St.
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Warsaw synagogue attacked at night with 3 firebombs, no injuries reported

Warsaw synagogue attacked at night with 3 firebombs, no injuries reported

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Warsaw's main synagogue was attacked with firebombs by an unknown perpetrator, but sustained minimal damage and nobody was hurt, Poland's chief rabbi said Wednesday. The incident was strongly condemned by political leaders.
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