In a small town near Salzburg, three elderly nuns are making headlines. Sisters Bernadette, Regina, and Rita, all in their 80s, have been living in their old convent since September. They left a care home where they were placed last December. Church leaders are not happy about this. They want the nuns to return to the care home. But the nuns refuse to go back. The n...
A tragic incident shook Washington, D. C. , as a gunman opened fire on two National Guard members. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, now faces first-degree murder charges after one of the victims, Sarah Beckstrom, succumbed to her injuries. Beckstrom, a 20-year-old Army specialist, was pronounced dead, leaving her family and colleagues in mourning. The attack occur...
Thanksgiving Day wasn't just about turkey and pie this year. It also served up some mouthwatering NFL action. Three games, three winners, and a whole lot of drama. Let's dive in. Joe Burrow made his long-awaited return to the field, and boy, did he make it count. The Bengals quarterback, sidelined for nine weeks due to a turf toe injury, led his team to a 32-14 vict...
The Detroit Lions are in a tough spot after losing on Thanksgiving. They are not alone, though. The Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens also lost their games. All three teams would miss the playoffs if they started today. The Lions are the only one of these teams with a winning record. But their 7-5 record is only good for third place in their division. They los...
Chicago's Loop is buzzing with holiday events, but can it keep up with the competition? This weekend alone, there are over 20, 000 seats up for grabs at various shows and performances. From Billy Corgan's "A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness" to the Chicago Philharmonic's "Home for the Holidays, " there's something for everyone. But with so many options, wi...
In a recent bust, a man from Colbert found himself in hot water after police caught him selling drugs on Nellie B Avenue in east Athens. The whole thing went down because of a new high-tech setup at the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. This place, called the Real Time Crime Center, lets cops keep an eye on things happening right now using cameras and license p...
Lilly Williamson, a senior at Lake City High School, has a clear vision for her future. She wants to be a nurse, inspired by her own experiences with medical care. At just seven years old, she faced a serious bacterial infection called mastoiditis, which led to multiple surgeries. This tough time in her life made her look up to her doctor, who she now wants to be lik...
In Hong Kong, a devastating fire has left many families in mourning. The blaze, which engulfed a high-rise apartment complex, has claimed at least 128 lives, with over 200 people still missing. The complex, Wang Fuk Court, was home to many elderly residents. In fact, more than a third of its inhabitants were over the age of 65, a much higher percentage than the city'...
In the western city of Lviv, a cemetery tells a story of loss and resilience. Olya Kachmaryk, a mother who lost her son in the ongoing conflict with Russia, visits his grave. She hopes for peace, even if it means making tough choices. Her son, Oleksandr, is one of over 1, 000 soldiers buried in this quiet corner of Lychakiv Cemetery. With only a few spaces left, the ...
The First Amendment's Establishment Clause is a balancing act. It prevents the government from favoring one religion while protecting everyone's right to practice their faith. This can get tricky, especially during the holiday season when cities want to celebrate. The Supreme Court has ruled that religious displays are okay if they're part of a bigger holiday celebr...