Archives for January 2023

Rep. George Santos denied stealing money from a charity meant to raise money for a disabled veteran's service dog, after the accusation came to light this week. … [Read more...] about George Santos denies stealing money from charity to save disabled veteran’s service dog

Federal prosecutors won't seek the death penalty against Patrick Crusius, the man accused of killing nearly two dozen people during a 2019 attack on a Walmart in El Paso, Texas. … [Read more...] about Feds not seeking death penalty for man accused of El Paso massacre

The Church of England said Wednesday it will allow blessings for same-sex, civil marriages for the first time but same-sex couples still will not be allowed to marry in its churches. … [Read more...] about Church of England refuses to back same-sex marriage

Hamline University walked back its previous denunciations of an art history professor who showed a celebrated painting of Muhammad in class, conceding a "misstep," but the backpedaling came too late to stave off litigation. … [Read more...] about Hamline University retreats on Islamophobia comments as ex-professor sues

Former Vice President Al Gore applauded Greta Thunberg Wednesday for the 20-year-old climate activist protesting a coal mine expansion in Germany that led to her being detained by police. … [Read more...] about Gore praises Thunberg for getting detained at anti-coal protest in Germany