Melbourne, Australia — A synagogue in East Melbourne was the target of an arson attack Friday night, igniting outrage and condemnation from leaders around the world. The incident occurred while 20 worshippers were inside the historic structure. Thankfully, the congregation managed to escape through a rear exit, while firefighters contained the blaze to the entrance … Read more
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Faithful congregants gathered once more at Mother Emanuel AME Church, reflecting on the tragic events that unfolded a decade ago, searching for divine truth and communal love in the church’s fellowship hall. On June 17, 2015, nine members of the church were murdered by a man driven by racial hatred, who, after … Read more
Legal Fight Intensifies: Huntingdon County Man Seeks Supreme Court Review After 17-Year Manslaughter Sentence
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania — A local man who received a 17- to 40-year prison sentence for the voluntary manslaughter of a neighbor plans to appeal his case to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Cole James Campbell, 33, was convicted last October, after the jury found him not guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of 44-year-old … Read more
Minneapolis, Minnesota — Five years after George Floyd’s death at the hands of a police officer, the world continues to grapple with the implications of his murder, which ignited global protests and a renewed focus on racial justice. Floyd’s last moments were captured on video, showcasing the intense public outcry that followed. As activists reflect … Read more
OLATHE, Kan. – A Kansas man who had been erroneously identified as a suspect in a tragic shooting at a Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade last year has passed away, his lawyer announced. Denton Loudermill Jr., 49, died under undisclosed circumstances, as stated by his attorney LaRonna Lassiter Saunders in a recent statement. … Read more
TULSA, OK – A dispute that escalated into a fatal shooting outside a local QuikTrip convenience store has ended in the death of a 22-year-old man, according to Tulsa police. The incident took place near the intersection of 11th Street and Garnett Road, leaving the community in shock and prompting an investigation by local authorities. … Read more
Five years into what was once a global health emergency, COVID-19 has slipped into a quieter phase, now often spoken of in the past tense. The overwhelming crisis that gripped the world has given way to a new normal where discussions about the virus are sparse and the sense of urgency around it has diminished. … Read more
Washington, D.C. — Tuberculosis, one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, is rising as a significant global health threat, and experts warn that recent cuts in U.S. foreign aid could exacerbate the spread of the disease, which knows no borders. Despite advancements in treatment and control strategies, tuberculosis (TB) continues to claim lives and spread … Read more
Houston, TX – A late-night altercation in a southwest Houston parking area erupted in gunfire on Sunday, culminating in one fatality, with the shooter still at large. The incident escalated from a dispute between two men to a fatal shooting, prompting a police investigation. Houston Police Department Lt. JP Horelica provided preliminary insights into the … Read more
Anapú, Brazil — Twenty years have elapsed since the assassination of Sr. Dorothy Stang, an American-born nun, who was known for her unwavering dedication to the rights of smallholder farmers in the Amazon rainforest. Stang’s influence continues to resonate with those who benefitted from her advocacy and those who still fight for the preservation of … Read more