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New York AG Files Complaint against Pastor for Allegedly Unlawfully Selling Historic Church

New York AG Files Complaint against Pastor for Allegedly Unlawfully Selling Historic Church

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a complaint against a New York pastor who allegedly sold a historic Harlem-based church and its property to an inexperienced developer and profited on the deal.

Why Every Engaged Citizen Should Read Presidential Biographies

Why Every Engaged Citizen Should Read Presidential Biographies

A good goal for engaged citizens would be to read a biography of all of the major U.S. presidents and one on a couple of the more obscure presidents. By major presidents, I refer to those who have an exalted place in American History because of the importance of their contributions and because of the extraordinary times in which they lived.

Reap a Harvest of Religious Freedom this Thanksgiving

Reap a Harvest of Religious Freedom this Thanksgiving

As we gather with family this Thanksgiving, please join me in honoring the legacy of our faith and freedom by remembering the significance of this yearly celebration.

Israeli Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Fortress Linked to the Origins of Hanukkah

Israeli Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Fortress Linked to the Origins of Hanukkah

Israeli archeologists have uncovered an ancient fortress that they believe is linked to the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.

Researchers Find Names of 102 Indigenous Children Who Died at a Nebraska Residential School

Researchers Find Names of 102 Indigenous Children Who Died at a Nebraska Residential School

Researchers in Nebraska have discovered the names of 102 indigenous children who died at a federal boarding school in the Genoa, Nebraska area during its operation between 1884 and 1934.

600-Year-Old Gold Bible Pendant, Possibly Owned by U.K. Royalty, Discovered in Field

600-Year-Old Gold Bible Pendant, Possibly Owned by U.K. Royalty, Discovered in Field

A 600-year-old Bible pendant that may have belonged to the family of an English king was uncovered in recent weeks by a metal detectorist who, at first, thought it was a gift shop trinket.

Archaeologists Discover 2,000-Year-Old Gemstone with 'Balm of Gilead' Engraving Near Jerusalem's Western Wall

Archaeologists Discover 2,000-Year-Old Gemstone with 'Balm of Gilead' Engraving Near Jerusalem's Western Wall

Israeli archaeologists have found a rare gemstone featuring an engraving believed to be of a biblical persimmon plant best known as the Balm of Gilead.