The burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling, and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness.

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Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message urged "all people of all nations" to find courage "to silence the sounds of ...

In the Transcarpathia region, some locals embrace a traditional lifestyle and cultural identity. After surviving Soviet threats, now they fear President Vladimir Putin seeks to erase their culture.

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Many years ago, Karleen was physically attacked by her then-boyfriend. Terrified, she left their condo, sat down on the curb, and began to cry. Then, a kind stranger invited her to Hanukkah.

An Azerbaijani airliner has crashed in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau with 30 people likely dead and at least 28 survivors, according to Kazakhstan's Emergency Ministry.

Richard Perry, a hitmaking record producer with a flair for both standards and contemporary sounds whose many successes ...