Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Masses of pilgrims on Sunday embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia under the soaring summer heat. The ritual marks the final days of the Hajj, or Islamic pilgrimage, and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world. The post Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Mus…

Abortion Rights Groups Celebrate Supreme Court Ruling but See Long Fight Ahead Supporters of abortion rights hailed the ruling on a challenge they said was fueled by junk science, but warned that it only maintained the status quo as more challenges loomed.

Bannon and Others on the Right Celebrate European Parliament Elections A far-right wave did not fully materialize in Europe, but influential figures on the right nevertheless sought to tie the results to U.S. politics.

New Jersey’s Leaders Celebrate Shelving of Congestion Pricing But transit advocates said the suspension of the tolling program was no victory for the state’s beleaguered commuters.

As Some Voters Celebrate Trump Conviction, Democrats Remain Cautious The verdict is cold comfort for many on the left who worry it won’t change his front-runner status.

At a time of deep divisions, American Jews will celebrate Passover in multiple tones (RNS) — Supplementary Seder readings this year range in focus from those anchored in the trauma and pain of Israelis to those rooted in the oppression of Palestinians. The post At a time of deep divisions, American Jews will celebrate Passover in multiple tones appeared first on Religion News Service.

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Israelis grapple with how to celebrate Passover, a holiday about freedom, while many remain captive JERUSALEM (AP) — This year, Alon Gat is struggling with how to reconcile a holiday commemorating freedom after his mother was slain and other family members abducted when Hamas attacked Israel. The post Israelis grapple with how to celebrate Passover, a holiday about freedom, while many remain captive appeared first on Religion News Service.

Staley, South Carolina celebrate their championship in style From Dawn Staley’s Rolls-Royce to selfies with fans, here are the best moments from the parade.

Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr, but the festivities are marred by the war in Gaza JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Muslims around the world celebrated the Eid al-Fitr holiday Wednesday, marking the end of the Islamic holy month with family reunions, new clothes and sweet treats. But the celebrations were overshadowed by the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and Israel’s expected offensive in the city of Rafah despite e…

Biden’s State Dinner for Japan to Feature Paul Simon and Celebrate Spring An elevated California roll and steak with sesame sabayon will be among the dishes presented to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan at the state dinner on Wednesday.

Why Sikhs celebrate the festival of Baisakhi (The Conversation) — The spirit of Baisakhi for Sikhs is reminiscent of the ideals of their gurus, who encouraged them to work toward building a just society. The post Why Sikhs celebrate the festival of Baisakhi appeared first on Religion News Service.

Phillies celebrate the city’s rich heritage with City Connect uniforms The Philadelphia Phillies revealed their City Connect uniforms Friday, the first Major League Baseball team to do so this season.

Celebrate Halloween with Duel, The Scariest Car Movie Of All Time When you think of Steven Spielberg movies, you’re probably thinking of huge summer blockbuster cultural touchstones like Jaws, E.T. and Jurassic Park. What you probably don’t think about is a 40-year-old made-for-TV movie with very little dialogue and an 18-wheeler as the main antagonist. But you’re missing out. Read more…

Celebrate 20 years of Call of Duty with new retrospective video It’s been 20 years since the first Call of Duty dropped, and to mark the occasion Activision has put together a short look back. Back to the future Can you remember the day when Call of Duty arrived? No, not Calll of Duty: ‘fill in the blank’, just Call of Duty. Period. Heck, you might … The post Celebrate 20 years of Call of Duty with new retro…

Will Pac-12 celebrate its swan song as the nation’s top conference? What’s the top storyline in every Power 5? Which team is the favorite?

As Turkey’s Christians celebrate a new church, religious minorities still call for respect ISTANBUL (RNS) — Though he has allowed new houses of worship to be built and old ones to be reopened, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan needs to do more, observers say, to restore respect for a truly pluralistic society as much as for church property. The post As Turkey’s Christians celebrate a new church, religious minorities still call for respec…

In the Hindu diaspora, dancers and feminists celebrate the modern cultural significance of Navaratri (RNS) — Throughout the United States, South Asian Americans young and old have come out to dance garba, the folk dance that began as a devotional form of worship and has now become a cultural phenomenon for Hindus and non-Hindus alike. The post In the Hindu diaspora, dancers and feminists celebrate the modern cultural significance of Navaratri a…

Aces celebrate another title, vow more to come The Las Vegas Aces celebrated their second consecutive WNBA championship Monday night on the Strip and said they aren’t done.