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Relatives and officials say a Syrian-American man of the Druze religious minority is among dozens of civilians killed in ...

It's open season on ICE agents and others in law enforcement who work with them. No wonder they're masking up.

It’s open season on ICE agents and others in law enforcement who work with them. No wonder they’re masking up. On July 4, armed activists shot a local police officer in the neck during what ...

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Li’l Friday features dozens of ways for people to enjoy the weekend via theater, music, art, culinary ...

Syrian government forces were advancing towards the southern city of Sweida on Monday to quell deadly clashes between Druze ...

That’s the standard reaction when stepping through the doors of the Brass Armadillo Antique Mall in Phoenix, Arizona – a treasure hunter’s paradise that stretches seemingly to the horizon. The Brass ...

Hundreds of people in Lebanon have paid tribute to iconic composer, pianist and playwright Ziad Rahbani, who died over the ...

At a glance, it might seem like government support would strengthen religious institutions. In reality, it can backfire, whether or not the government promotes one particular faith above others. In ...

Why South Texas civil rights groups are watching the state’s redistricting push closely "If we're not happy with what's going on at the border, your vote will make a difference,” said Corpus ...

Tesla and Waymo are battling head to head for the future of Robotaxi in Austin Texas. Tesla has been operating for two weeks. Brian Wang is a Futurist Thought Leader and a popular Science blogger with ...