Does the Reformation still matter?
Source: RNS By Jacob Lupfer (RNS) On Monday (Oct. 31) in Sweden, Pope Francis will take part in an ecumenical service commemorating the beginning of the Protestant Reformation’s 500th year. […]
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The Smithsonian now has its first religion curator since the 1890s
Source: The Washington Post By Julie Zauzmer Peter Manseau was born for this job. The son of a priest and a nun, Manseau was meant to be a scholar making […]
The public and private faith of Hillary Clinton
Source: CNN By Daniel Burke, CNN Religion Editor Editor’s note: This is the second of two stories on the religious beliefs of the presidential nominees. Read about the faith of Donald Trump here. (CNN)At a Catholic charity event this month, Hillary Clinton, a onetime Sunday school teacher, made a small […]
What’s scarier than a haunted house? At Judgement House, it’s eternal damnation.
Source: The Washington Post By Julie Zauzmer SOUDERTON, Pa. — She stepped into the pitch-dark room, illuminated only by eerie flames, as the sound of moans and shrieks rose over the ominous music. A hooded figure, dressed in black, leapt from the darkness to hiss in her ear. Shadeilyz Castro burst […]
Mosul battle: Iraqi forces near city’s eastern outskirts
Source: BBC Iraqi special forces are now less than 1.5km from the eastern outskirts of Mosul and are preparing to enter the city held by Islamic State fighters. Hundreds of Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) troops entered Bazwaya, the last village before the city limits, after launching a dawn assault on Monday. […]
Diwali fireworks choke Delhi, angering Indians
Source: BBC Angry residents of the Indian capital, Delhi, are sharing images of smog, one day after Diwali celebrations saw huge quantities of fireworks set off. Levels of pollutants in […]
Clinton emails: FBI chief may have broken law, says top Democrat
Source: BBC Harry Reid accused FBI director James Comey of violating an act which bars officials from influencing an election. News of the FBI inquiry comes less than two weeks […]
The secret of how life began
Source: BBC By Michael Marshall How did life begin? There can hardly be a bigger question. For much of human history, almost everyone believed some version of “the gods did […]
Canada and European Union Sign Long-Delayed Trade Agreement
Source: Time By Lorne Cook (BRUSSELS) — The European Union and Canada signed Sunday a landmark trade pact, ending days of drama after a small Belgian region refused to endorse the […]
Supreme Court Will Rule on Virginia Transgender Teen’s Bathroom Case
Source: Time By Mark Sherman and Alanna Durkin Richer Gavin Grimm was prevented from using the boys’ bathroom at his high school (WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court will take up the […]
Bob Dylan Breaks Silence on His Nobel Prize: ‘It’s Hard to Believe’
Source: Time By Ashley Hoffman After 15 days of an apparent silent treatment, Bob Dylan has made his first public statements about winning the Nobel Prize for Literature. “It’s hard to believe, amazing, incredible. Whoever dreams about something like that?” Dylan told The Telegraph in his first interview since the Swedish […]
The Real Reason Why There’s a Tiny Hole in Airplane Windows
Source: Time By Erika Owen It turns out that itsy bitsy hole in the bottom of your airplane window is actually a very important safety feature. It’s all-too-easy to let […]
This Type of Exercise Can Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s
Source: Time By Amanda MacMillan Strength training is good for more than just staying in shape You probably know that exercise is a great way to keep your brain healthy as […]
Overwhelmed at Work? How to Master the Art of Saying No.
Source: Time By Maura Schreier-Fleming Because your time isn’t limitless. This piece originally appeared in AllBusiness.com. What are your options when someone encroaches on your selling time? Most likely your sales […]
Italy Hit by Strongest Earthquake in 35 Years
Source: Time By Gregorio Borgia, Nicole Winfield & Colleen Barry / AP (NORCIA, Italy) —Central Italy was hit by another powerful earthquake Sunday, toppling buildings that had recently withstood other major quakes and sending panicked residents back into the streets, but causing no immediate loss of life. The quake with a […]
How This Broccoli Enzyme Can Slow Aging
Source: Time By Alice Park Researchers have zeroed in on an enzyme — found in natural foods like broccoli and cucumbers — that can slow some of the chronic conditions that […]
US election 2016: Clinton demands details of new email probe
Source: BBC Hillary Clinton has urged the FBI to explain without delay why it is carrying out a new investigation into her use of emails. Americans “deserve to get the full and complete facts immediately,” she said. The FBI says it has fresh emails which may be “pertinent” to a […]
Iran death penalty: Justice minister calls for fewer executions
Source: BBC Iran’s justice minister is looking for an “effective punishment” for criminals instead of execution, according to local media. Mostafa Pourmohammadi said he thought the number of capital crimes […]
Tesla shows off solar roof tiles
Source: BBC By Dave Lee North America technology reporter Roof tiles with built-in solar panels have been unveiled by Tesla chief executive Elon Musk. The tiles, made from glass, are intended […]
Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton Hit the Road Together
Source: Time By Sam Frizell The audience in Winston-Salem, N.C., could be forgiven for forgetting which Democrat is running for President. It was Michelle Obama who had the last word at […]