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Brazilian nuns go viral after beatboxing on Catholic TV

SAO PAULO (AP) — Two Brazilian nuns have gone viral after dropping an impromptu beatbox and dance session during a Catholic television program.
Israeli troops fire warning shots as Palestinians overwhelm new Gaza food center

Israeli troops fire warning shots as Palestinians overwhelm new Gaza food center

MUWASI, Gaza Strip (AP) — Chaos erupted on the second day of aid operations by a new U.S.-backed group in Gaza as desperate Palestinians overwhelmed a center distributing food on Tuesday, breaking through fences.
The Supreme Court rejects a plea to block a copper mine on land in Arizona that's sacred to Apaches

The Supreme Court rejects a plea to block a copper mine on land in Arizona that's sacred to Apaches

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from Apaches who are fighting to halt a massive copper mining project on federal land in Arizona that they hold sacred.
Kansas community holds private memorial for Israeli Embassy staffer killed in DC ambush

Kansas community holds private memorial for Israeli Embassy staffer killed in DC ambush

Sarah Milgrim, one of two Israeli Embassy staffers fatally shot last week in an apparently politically motivated ambush in Washington, D.C., was remembered Tuesday during a private funeral in the Kansas community where she grew up.
'Duck Dynasty' patriarch and conservative cultural icon Phil Robertson dies

'Duck Dynasty' patriarch and conservative cultural icon Phil Robertson dies

WEST MONROE, La. (AP) — Phil Robertson, who turned his small duck calling interest in the sportsman's paradise of northern Louisiana into a big business and conservative cultural phenomenon , died Sunday, according to his family. He was 79.
A new aid system in Gaza has started operations, a US-backed group says

A new aid system in Gaza has started operations, a US-backed group says

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A new aid system in Gaza opened its first distribution hubs Monday, according to a U.S.
Argentina's President Javier Milei to receive $1M Genesis Prize in Israel

Argentina's President Javier Milei to receive $1M Genesis Prize in Israel

JERUSALEM (AP) — Argentina’s President Javier Milei is headed to Israel. Milei was awarded the $1 million Genesis Prize in January in recognition of his support of Israel.
Tens of thousands flock to see a Spanish saint's remains more than 440 years after her death

Tens of thousands flock to see a Spanish saint's remains more than 440 years after her death

ALBA DE TORMES, Spain (AP) — They lined up to see her, silent and wonderstruck: Inside an open silver casket was Saint Teresa of Ávila, more than 440 years after her death.
Thousands of Israeli nationalists chant 'death to Arabs' during annual procession through Jerusalem

Thousands of Israeli nationalists chant 'death to Arabs' during annual procession through Jerusalem

JERUSALEM (AP) — Chanting “Death to Arabs” and singing “May your village burn,” groups of young Israeli Jews made their way through Muslim neighborhoods of Jerusalem's Old City on Monday during an annual march marking Israel's conquest of the eastern
Boko Haram's resurgence: Why Nigeria's military is struggling to hold the line

Boko Haram's resurgence: Why Nigeria's military is struggling to hold the line

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A resurgence of Boko Haram attacks is shaking Nigeria’s northeast, as Islamic extremists have repeatedly overrun military outposts, mined roads with bombs and raided civilian communities since the start of the year, raising fear