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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump promised to use a second term in the White House to defend Christian values and even suggested he'd shield the faith's central iconography, warning a convention of religious broadcasters on Thursday night that the left wants “to tear down crosses.” “Remember, every communist regime throughout history has tried to stamp out the churches, just like every fascist regime has tried to co-opt them and control them. And, in America, the radical left is trying to do both," Trump told hundreds of cheering attendees at the National Religious Broadcasters International Christian Media Convention...

The ominous messages began arriving in Elissa’s inbox early last year. “You sell pics of your underage daughter to pedophiles,” read one. “You’re such a naughty sick mom, you’re just as sick as us pedophiles,” read another. “I will make your life hell for you and your daughter.” Elissa has been running her daughter’s Instagram account since 2020, when the girl was 11 and too young to have her own. Photos show a bright, bubbly girl modeling evening dresses, high-end workout gear and dance leotards. She has more than 100,000 followers, some so enthusiastic about her posts that they pay...

A city in the Gaza Strip, filled with refugees, was heavily bombarded, resulting in the destruction of a large mosque and numerous casualties on Thursday. Israel reiterated its plan to send ground forces into the area if Hamas does not release hostages before the start of Ramadan.The Gazan health authorities reported nearly 100 deaths from Israeli strikes in the past day, bringing the total death toll after almost 20 weeks of war to nearly 30,000.Israel's focus on invading the area coincided with diplomatic efforts to prevent it, especially with Ramadan approaching on March 10.President Biden’s Middle East coordinator, Brett McGurk,...

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers played in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on February 08, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Dedicated Los Angeles Lakers fans are always eager to watch their favorite team play, but finding out how and when to catch each game on TV or mobile device can be a bit challenging. With the Lakers currently in playoff contention, fans don't want to miss a single game as the season progresses. To make it easier for Lakers fans, we have compiled a list of the best sports streaming platforms that offer the most access...

Haley on Alabama IVF ruling: "Embryos, to me, are babies" - CBS News

During a Wednesday night fundraiser in San Francisco, Biden expressed his concerns about nuclear conflict, especially with individuals like Putin, stating that the real threat to humanity is climate change. Putin, in response to Biden's comments, mentioned in a Thursday interview that he doesn't expect any praise from Biden and finds his reaction appropriate. When asked about what is best for Russia, Putin, with a smile, mentioned that he has previously stated that Biden is the preferred choice. In a recent interview with Tucker Carlson, Putin mentioned that he couldn't recall the last time he spoke with Biden, speculating that...

According to U.S. records and sources familiar with the matter, American law enforcement officials spent years investigating claims that allies of Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador had meetings with and received millions of dollars from drug cartels after he took office. The inquiry revealed potential links between powerful cartel members and Mexican advisers and officials close to the president during his time in office. However, no formal investigation was opened into Mr. López Obrador, and the inquiry was ultimately shelved due to a lack of interest from the U.S. government in pursuing allegations against a top ally. While drug...

Houston-based Intuitive Machines successfully prepared its Odysseus lander for a moon touchdown today. The descent from orbit took one hour and 13 minutes, marking the first U.S.-built spacecraft to achieve a moon landing in over 50 years and the first ever by a private company.After entering a 57-mile-high orbit tilted 80 degrees to the moon's equator, Odysseus' methane-fueled main engine ignited around 3:11 p.m. EST. This lowered the far side of the orbit to a point near the landing site, approximately 186 miles from the moon's south pole.Intuitive MachinesAs the 14-foot-tall spacecraft descends towards the surface, on-board cameras and lasers...

Eye Opener: Alabama's largest hospital suspends IVF treatments after court ruling - CBS News

AT&T, other U.S. cell service providers reporting outages AT&T, other U.S. cell service providers reporting outages 01:20 Customers of numerous U.S. cell service providers were reporting outages early Thursday morning, according to the website Downdetector.com, which tracks such reports. AT&T had by far the most, with tens of thousands of customers telling Downdetector they had no service.Customers of T Mobile, Verizon, UScellular and Consumer Cellular were also reporting issues.The reports of AT&T outages appear to have started at around the same time, shortly after 3 a.m. EST, Downdetector said, seemed to be waning some three hours later, then picked up...