Virginia senator tells Pope Francis to slow his roll on AI regulation

The United States is not ready to join a binding treaty proposed by Pope Francis to regulate artificial intelligence on a global scale, a top Senate Democrat says. 

Jewish man sucker-punched, kicked in antisemitic Brooklyn attack

A Jewish man was sucked punched and beaten by an attacker spewing antisemitic slurs in the latest of a surge of hate crimes across the city.

Notre Dame reopening: 1 year until cathedral reopens to public after devastating fire

With the reopening of the world-famous Paris landmark drawing closer by the day, they’re now beginning to picture their return to the place they call home.

Notre Dame cathedral to reopen in 1 year after devastating fire in 2019

Notre Dame's rebirth from the devastating fire will hit a major milestone. It will begin the last year of repair work before the cathedral reopens its doors to the public on Dec. 8, 2024.

Pope Francis undergoes hospital checkup after coming down with the flu

Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.

Hundreds of Georgia congregations split from Methodist Church over LGBTQ+ divide

More than 250 congregations in Georgia are breaking from the Methodist Church after debates over same-sex marriages and the ordination of openly LGBTQ+ clergy.

M. Russell Ballard, prominent Mormon leader, dies at 95

One of the highest ranking leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, M. Russell Ballard, has died. He was 95.

Diwali record set as millions of Indians celebrate amid air pollution worries

A “hazardous” 400-500 air quality level was recorded last week, but unexpected rain and wind improved the air on Diwali. But levels are expected to soar again after the celebrations.

Detroit police arrest murder suspect in synagogue president Samantha Woll's death

Samantha Woll, 40, was found dead outside her residence in the 1300 block of Joliet Pl near downtown Detroit on Oct. 21. Police say she was stabbed multiple times. 

Antisemitism, Islamophobia on the rise in Georgia

Antisemitism and Islamophobia are on the rise in Georgia and many Muslim and Jewish Americans are on edge.

Georgia gun store owners say more Jewish Americans buying guns amid Israel-Hamas war

More and more Jewish Americans are heading to gun stores. Many leaders in Jewish communities say antisemitism has been rising in recent years and has spiked in the weeks since the Hamas terror attacks.