People walk as shops are closed during protests in Tehran's centuries-old main bazaar, Iran, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Iran's Plunging Economy Threatens Regime's Survival as Protests Enter Eleventh Day
Protests continue in Iran as the death toll rises. Some say this uprising may go further than any in the past because this time it's about Iran's collapsing economy, which threatens its citizens' lives.
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Maduro Pleads Not Guilty to Narco-Terror Charges, Trump Says 'We're in Charge'
Nicolas Maduro appeared today in a Manhattan federal courtroom to be charged with narco-terrorism and drug trafficking. The Venezuelan dictator pleaded "not guilty," saying, "I am a decent man."
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Bible-Reading Resolutions Surge in 2026: 'God Shows Me Something New Every Time'
While gym memberships and diet plans often top New Year's resolution lists, a growing number of Americans are choosing a more profound goal: reading the entire Bible in a year.
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Healing Invisible Wounds: Treatment Offers Veterans Relief from PTSD
Many veterans are finding much-needed relief from the invisible wounds of war thanks to a treatment called Stellate Ganglion Block, or SGB.
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Iran in Crisis as Protests Spread, Currency Plunges, Maduro Raid Takes Out an Ally
Protests are intensifying across Iran as the regime faces mounting unrest at home and a powerful signal from the U.S. abroad, following the collapse of a key Iranian ally in Venezuela.
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Iran Protests Spread to 21 Provinces Amid Reports of IRGC Chemical, Biological Weapons Production
Iranian protests over the flailing economy are spreading even as Iran is reportedly developing chemical and biological missile warheads. Violent protests throughout Iran forced a government shutdown in 21 provinces as unrest spread over skyrocketing prices and economic collapse.
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Buried for 2,000 Years: Ancient Second Temple Discovery Found Beneath Western Wall Plaza
A Jewish person living during the Second Temple period — roughly 516 B.C. to 70 A.D. — was required to immerse in a mikveh before entering the Temple. As a result, ritual baths were built throughout Jerusalem, near main roads, public buildings, and private homes, forming an essential part of daily life in the holy city. One of those mikvehs has now been uncovered in an extraordinary location — hidden beneath the Western Wall Plaza. Hewn directly into the bedrock during the final days of the Second Temple period, the mikveh lay sealed for nearly 2,000 years.
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Trump Meets with Netanyahu, Hints at New Iran Strike and 'Horrible' Consequences for Hamas
In what was described as a "historic day," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump for the sixth time since Trump took office in January. They talked about Iran and Hamas, and agreed that they're on the same page most of the time.
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'Nuremberg' Film Sparks Sharp Reflection on Holocaust as Antisemitism Rises Yet Again
When Hollywood releases a historical drama, it often reignites conversations about the past. The psychological thriller "Nuremberg" is doing just that.
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Netanyahu in Florida for High-Stakes Talks on Gaza’s Next Phase, Israel’s Security
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Florida for high-level talks with President Donald Trump at a critical moment for Israel’s security, as efforts continue to advance the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire amid rising tensions with Iran and Hezbollah.
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The Church of the Nativity: Do We Really Know Where Christ Was Born?
A typical year would bring many Christmas visitors to the Church of the Nativity, which is regarded by some as the traditional site of the birth of Jesus. But after 2,000 years, do we really know where Jesus was born?
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Low-Key Celebrations Mark Christmas in Jerusalem: 'What Better Place to Celebrate the Savior?'
It seems that each year, the Christmas season starts a little earlier, as many homes and businesses are already lit up for the holidays. That's not an issue in Jerusalem, where different religions and backgrounds make up a unique melting pot.
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Following the Star to Bethlehem: Who Were the Magi Seeking King of the Jews?
The Book of Matthew in the Bible tells us the story of the Wise Men, the Magi, who came from the East to Jerusalem, asking, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?"
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Israeli Foreign Minister Calls on Jews Around the World to Immigrate to Israel
Against the backdrop of rising antisemitism, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar is calling on Jews from a number of countries to make “Aliyah” (immigrate to Israel). “We stand for the right of every Jew to live in security anywhere. But today, I am calling on Jews in the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Canada, and Belgium to immigrate to Israel,” Sa’ar told participants at the “J-50” Forum.
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Netanyahu Warns Iran on Missile Rebuild; Christmas Celebrations Return to Jerusalem, Bethlehem
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Mediterranean allies on Monday to promote economic advancement and regional security. Netanyahu warned that Israel is closely monitoring Iran. In Jerusalem and Bethlehem, Christmas celebrations have returned after the two-year war.
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Venezuela Down; Is Iran Next? Is It Finally Over for the Ayatollah? - 01/06/2026
Nicolas Maduro facing narco-terrorism charges while unrest grows on the streets of Iran. U.S. college student leaders strategize in Israel about combatting campus anti-Semitism. One engineer's theory about the location of the 1st & 2nd Jewish ...