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International court issues war crimes warrant for Putin

THE HAGUE (AP) — The International Criminal Court said Friday that it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, accusing him of personal responsibility for the abductions of children from Ukraine. …

New COVID origins data point to raccoon dogs in China market

BEIJING, CHINA (AP) — The mystery to the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic now has some new clues. International scientists have found raccoon dog DNA comingled with the virus in previously unavailable genetic data. It came from samples collected in…

Holy month of Ramadan to begin next week

JACKSON, Tenn. – The beginning of Ramadan arrives next week! Wednesday, March 22, many in West Tennessee and around the world will observe the beginning of Ramadan. Ramadan is a month of fasting, when Muhammad’s first revelations from the angel…

Celebrate International Women's Day

Throughout history, countless women have made remarkable contributions to the world. From scientists to activists, these women have paved the way for future generations and left an indelible mark on society. In this article, we will highlight three international women…

Oldest reference to Norse god Odin found in Danish treasure

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Scandinavian scientists said Wednesday that they have identified the oldest-known inscription referencing the Norse god Odin on part of a gold disc unearthed in western Denmark in 2020. Photo from the National…

New Easter Island statue found in volcanic crater’s dry lake

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Researchers have found a new moai (MOH'-eye) statue in a dry lake on the Chilean island of Rapa Nui, joining the approximately 1,000 other iconic monolithic sculptures on what is internationally known as Easter Island. The…

First evidence for horseback riding dates back 5,000 years

By Christina Larson - AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Archaeologists have found the earliest direct evidence for horseback riding – an innovation that would transform history – in 5,000 year old human skeletons in central Europe. "When you get…

Kremlin accuses Ukrainian saboteurs of attack inside Russia

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Kremlin on Thursday accused Ukrainian saboteurs of crossing into western Russia and firing on villagers. Ukraine denied the claim and warned that Moscow could use the allegations to justify stepping up its own attacks in…

Why the pronouns used for God matter

(THE CONVERSATION) The Church of England is considering what language and pronouns should be used to refer to God. The church’s General Synod has, however, clarified that it will not abolish or substantially revise any of the currently authorized liturgies. Nonetheless, this news made…