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Here's what you need to know about St. Patrick's Day

Here's what you need to know about St. Patrick's Day

NEW YORK (AP) — If it's March, and it's green, it must be St. Patrick's Day. The day honoring the patron saint of Ireland is a global celebration of Irish heritage.
Protestant denominations try new ideas as they face declines in members and money

Protestant denominations try new ideas as they face declines in members and money

When the Episcopal Church recently announced cuts to its national staff, it was the latest in a long-running cycle among historic U.S. Protestant denominations — declines in members leading to declines in funding and thus in staff.
Middle East latest: Hamas says it will free a US-Israeli hostage to keep ceasefire talks rolling

Middle East latest: Hamas says it will free a US-Israeli hostage to keep ceasefire talks rolling

Hamas said on Friday it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual nationals who died in captivity in Gaza.
Hamas says it will release a US-Israeli hostage and 4 bodies, but Israel expresses immediate doubt

Hamas says it will release a US-Israeli hostage and 4 bodies, but Israel expresses immediate doubt

JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian militant group Hamas said Friday that it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual nationals who had died in captivity.
Millions of people celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors

Millions of people celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors

NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of people in South Asia celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, on Friday by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and feasting on traditional sweets prepared for the occasion.
How many hostages are left in Gaza?

How many hostages are left in Gaza?

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas says it has accepted a new proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-nationals who had died in captivity.
UN report warns Iran is stepping up electronic surveillance of women to enforce headscarf laws

UN report warns Iran is stepping up electronic surveillance of women to enforce headscarf laws

GENEVA (AP) — Iran is increasingly relying on electronic surveillance and the public to inform on women refusing to wear the country's mandatory headscarf in public, as hard-liners push for harsher penalties for those protesting the law , a United Na
AP Exclusive: US and Israel look to Africa for moving Palestinians uprooted from Gaza

AP Exclusive: US and Israel look to Africa for moving Palestinians uprooted from Gaza

JERUSALEM (AP) — The U.S.
Renowned Mexico City restaurant serves traditional street food and nostalgia of the homeland

Renowned Mexico City restaurant serves traditional street food and nostalgia of the homeland

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Quintonil is not your typical Mexican restaurant. Clients book tables months in advance to celebrate special occasions. The World’s 50 Best list ranked it as the most acclaimed venue in the country in 2024 — and No. 7 worldwide.
Dozens of Syrian Druze make a rare visit to Israeli-controlled Golan Heights

Dozens of Syrian Druze make a rare visit to Israeli-controlled Golan Heights

MAJDAL SHAMS, Golan Heights (AP) — Dozens of clerics and others from Syria’s minority Druze community crossed into the Israeli-controlled side of the Golan Heights Friday for the first time in decades.