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Vatican excommunicates bishops of traditionalist society
7+ hour, 51+ min ago (918+ words) By declaring a schism and extending excommunications to potentially thousands of Catholics, the Vatican's doctrine office went above and beyond the minimum sanctions foreseen by the church's canon law to respond to the consecrations Wednesday of four new bishops. The…...
Shark attack on Alabama teen inspires the start of a national alert system
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (981+ words) Lulu Gribbin was 15 when she survived a shark attack off the coast of Florida. She lost her left hand, part of her right leg and almost her life. What she didn't know when she entered the water on that day…...
The Latest: Ex-CIA Director seeks court order requiring records from investigations be preserved
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (678+ words) The lawsuit says the records would shed light on the motivations of government officials who are investigating Brennan. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump visited North Dakota on Wednesday to see the newly built Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, a massive facility exploring…...
An idea and inspiration help Beardstown man brew up a business
33+ min ago (749+ words) Max Gomez of Beardstown checks on bottles of coffee resting in an ice bath on Wednesday. Gomez has been selling coffee for his business, Millionaire's Roast. BEARDSTOWN "Max Gomez of'Beardstown owns and operates a specialty coffee roastery, Millionaire's Roast. But…...
UK government to apologize for the state's role in decades of forced adoptions
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (350+ words) Jacksonville Journal-Courier Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in the final weeks of his premiership, will make a statement in the House of Commons acknowledging the state's role in forced adoptions and apologizing to survivors Britain is one of several countries reckoning…...
Fireworks, festivities filling July 4 celebrations in region
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (651+ words) West-central Illinois communities are commemorating the Fourth of July with parades, fireworks and celebrations. Fireworks are a Fourth of July must-have. Here is where to find them in the Jacksonville area. Fourth of July fireworks show: July 4, dusk. Nichols Park....
Facing barbs and pressure from Trump, Europe's leaders close ranks
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (522+ words) Jacksonville Journal-Courier...
World Cup what to know: US looks to win first knockout match in 24 years against Bosnia-Herzegovina
22+ hour, 43+ min ago (1060+ words) The United States national team has grown tired of hearing about its traditional shortcomings in World Cup knockout matches. The Americans will look to change that narrative on Wednesday as they attempt to win their first World Cup elimination game…...
Palestinians face uncertain future as Gaza marks 1, 000 days of war
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (505+ words) Jacksonville Journal-Courier It's the 1, 000th day of war since a Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked the war in Gaza Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary…...
Routt's Turner, Brown County's Dieterle, Boylen earn Class 1 A All-State honors
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (141+ words) Routt's Brady Turner delivers a pitch during the semifinals of the IHSA Class 1 A State Final Tournament in Champaign in June. CLASS 1 A ALL-STATE TEAM Braeden Collins (St. Teresa), junior Ayden Collom (Dwight), junior Jack Compton (North Clay), senior Andrew…...