The origin of lights at this season can be traced back to the Jewish Festival of Lights, or Feast of the Dedication, in Hebrew called "Hanukkah."
Solomon's week-long dedication of the First Temple began on the 1st day of...
In a controversial decision just before Christmas, President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 of the 40 men on federal death row, once again prioritizing convicted murderers over their victims. Among those granted mercy was Brandon Council, convicted of the brutal double murder of Donna Major and Katie Skeen during a robbery in 2017.
President-elect Donald Trump's incoming chair of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, sent a letter to Disney CEO Bob Iger, promising to hold the company accountable for prioritizing its content over others that may be more trusted by the American people.
A married, gay couple who were arrested in 2022 after authorities in Georgia learned that the two were using their adopted, underaged sons for pornography were sentenced to 100 years in prison this week.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has recently signaled a shift in his approach to the war with Russia, emphasizing the importance of diplomatic solutions to end the conflict.