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A fast-moving wildfire was burning in New Jersey, but officials on Wednesday lifted earlier evacuation orders and a stretch of a major highway that was closed due to the blaze has reopened. … [Read more...] about Evacuation orders lifted as fast-moving New Jersey wildfire burns

The Catholic Church now enters a critical period as it prepares for one of the most diverse and ideologically charged conclaves in history. Within 20 days of the pontiff's death, 120 of the 135 eligible cardinal electors will gather in the Sistine Chapel to select his successor. … [Read more...] about After Francis’ progressive papacy, will the next pope shift toward tradition?

Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he didn't visit Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to defend him against accusations that he was part of MS-13 but rather to stand up for due process rights he insists have been trampled in President Trump's deportation push. … [Read more...] about Democrats duck questions about Abrego Garcia’s suspected ties to MS-13

Former Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign paid a production company co-founded by NBA star LeBron James thousands of dollars for a "campaign event production," according to the former presidential candidate's latest financial filings. … [Read more...] about Harris paid LeBron James, Jennifer Garner for campaign production, filings show

The Defense Department is reducing its military footprint in Syria over the coming weeks and months in a consolidation of forces that reflects a changing security landscape in the country since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad in December. … [Read more...] about Pentagon says U.S. reducing troops levels in Syria as situation evolves on ground