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Vatican Swiss Guards
Lieutenant Colonel Loic Marc Rossier, left, and Captain Lorenz Keusch pose for reporters as they present the Swiss Guard Mezza-Gala uniform in the Swiss Guard Barracks at the Vatican, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
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The Swiss Guards have a new uniform. Don’t worry, the iconic one remains

The world’s oldest army has new uniforms. But don’t worry: The Swiss Guards’ famed blue, yellow and red Renaissance-style billowy garb isn’t going anywhere. Rather, the pope’s army on Thursday unveiled an additional uniform for nonceremonial, formal occasions, such as a diplomatic reception or official dinner outside the Vatican walls. Col. Christoph Graf, the Swiss Guards commander, donned […]

OCT. 2, 2025

Jen Hatmaker-After Divorce
Best-selling Christian writer and influencer Jen Hatmaker waits to be introduced to talk about her new book, "Awake," in Nashville, Tenn., on Sept. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Bestselling author Jen Hatmaker says she’s no longer worried about saving Christianity

When bestselling Christian author, podcaster and influencer Jen Hatmaker’s life fell apart following the discovery of her husband’s affair, she just wanted to “bubble wrap my little family and tuck us away from prying eyes forever,” she writes in her new memoir “Awake.” But that wasn’t an option for the woman whose brand was built on writing […]

OCT. 2, 2025

Karen Attiah Black Media Voices
Former Washington Post opinion columnist Karen Attiah, center, speaks during a panel discussion about the impact of Black women in media at the Congressional Black Caucus's Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Brown)
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In Black columnist’s firing, advocates fear decreasing diversity, vital perspectives in news media

As the founding global opinion editor for The Washington Post, Karen Attiah believed her job had always been about assessing world affairs in a way that elevated a diverse range of perspectives. “I’m not just a columnist,” she recently said. But last week, the Post’s only Black female opinion writer revealed she had been fired […]

OCT. 2, 2025

Goatscaping-Vermont
A goat grazes on a ski slope at Jay Peak Resort, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 in Jay, Vt. (AP Photo/Amanda Swinhart)
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Livestock landscaping: Vermont ski areas employ goats and sheep to clear the slopes

Months before the first snow beckons skiers, sheep and goats are hitting the slopes in Vermont. Dozens of animals have been mowing down overgrown vegetation at Jay Peak near the Canadian border. They’re expected to clear 25 acres (10 hectares) over a five-week stint, an experiment officials say is worth a try on part of […]

OCT. 1, 2025

People-Morgan Wallen
FILE - Morgan Wallen, left, appears in court to plead guilty to reckless endangerment charges related to throwing a chair off a six-story balcony Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
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Morgan Wallen denied throwing chair off bar roof to police in 2024, footage shows

Country music star Morgan Wallen denied to police that he threw a chair off a Nashville honky-tonk bar roof before and after he was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment in 2024, police video obtained by The Associated Press shows. Roughly two weeks after his April 2024 arrest, Wallen commented on social media: “I’m not proud of my behavior, and […]

OCT. 1, 2025

Sean Feucht Financial Allegations
In this photo provided by Peter Hartzell, Peter and Amanda Hartzell, former associates of worship leader Sean Feucht's ministry pose for a photo on Aug. 1, 2025, in St. Augustine, Fla. (Peter Hartzell via AP)
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Worship leader Sean Feucht mismanaged millions in ministry funds, former associates say

The star of Sean Feucht — once a little-known conservative Christian worship leader and musician — began to climb in 2020 as he challenged government restrictions brought on by the coronavirus’ tightening grip on the world. At well-attended protest concerts that brazenly flouted social distancing rules, he became a poster child against public health regulations curtailing in-person […]

SEPT. 30, 2025

Puerto Rico Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny performs during the final concert of his summer residency in his homeland at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Jose Miguel Agrelot, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo)
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Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show will be a landmark moment for Puerto Rico

Crowds wore maga flowers and “pavas” — straw hats traditionally worn by jíbaros, Puerto Rican rural farmers. They drank Medalla beer and danced salsa. Over the course of a 31-date residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Bad Bunny worked a miracle, inspiring patriotism in the hearts of a proud Boricua people, […]

SEPT. 30, 2025

APTOPIX RWC England Canada Rugby
England's Zoe Aldcroft holds a trophy as she celebrates with her teammates after winning the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
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Photo highlights of untouchable England beating Canada at Women’s Rugby World Cup final

England finally has a Women’s Rugby World Cup title to confirm its utter world domination after outclassing Canada 33-13 in front of a record crowd at Twickenham on Saturday.

SEPT. 29, 2025

Mideast Wars Iran Missiles
This satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC shows a scorched launch pad at Iran's Imam Khomeini Spaceport in Semnan province, Iran, on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)
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Iran has likely carried out an undeclared missile test, satellite photos analyzed by the AP show

Iran has likely carried out an undeclared missile test at its Imam Khomeini Spaceport, satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press showed Thursday, underlining Tehran’s effort to maintain its weapons program despite the 12-day war with Israel in June. Iran has not formally acknowledged last week’s test at a circular pad that has hosted other major launches by […]

SEPT. 26, 2025

Books-Dictionary Update
Dictionaries are displayed for sale at Powell's Books on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
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Hard pass. Cold brew. Dad bod. Merriam-Webster adds over 5,000 words to ‘Collegiate’ dictionary

Word nerd alert: Merriam-Webster announced Thursday it has taken the rare step of fully revising and reimagining one of its most popular dictionaries with a fresh edition that adds over 5,000 new words, including “petrichor,” “teraflop,” “dumbphone” and “ghost kitchen.” The 12th edition of “Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary” comes 22 years after the book’s last hard-copy update and […]

SEPT. 25, 2025

AP Poll Movies
FILE - Pedestrians walk past the boarded up and closed Cinerama Dome movie theater, April 12, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
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Streaming is overtaking theaters for movie watchers, an AP-NORC poll finds

Americans are more likely to watch newly released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading out to a theater, according to a new poll. About three-quarters of U.S. adults said they watched a new movie on streaming instead of in the theater at least once in the past year, according to […]

SEPT. 25, 2025

Uganda Mountain Gorillas
A mountain gorilla eats leaves in the forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Onen Patrick)
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Tourism is helping Uganda’s endangered mountain gorillas make a comeback

News of a sick or injured mountain gorilla can worry local residents in this mountainous area that’s home to the endangered species. That’s partly because most of the gorillas have been given names, allowing rangers and others to humanize the animal’s suffering. But widespread interest in protecting mountain gorillas also comes from the economic benefits of tourism […]

SEPT. 24, 2025

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