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United Methodists will again debate LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings
by Jason DeRose
The United Methodist Church is holding its first General Conference since the pandemic and will consider whether to change policies on several LGBTQ issues.
Give A Donation, Ask For Naming Rights
by Brian Mann
In New York, a billionaire couple asked that a college be renamed in their honor after they donated $20 million to the school. One expert says the request reflects a new trend among the megarich.
Florida Republicans Weigh In On Bush-Rubio Battle
by Greg Allen
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush tried to jump-start his presidential bid in his home state Monday. In the campaign lately, he's been battling his political protege, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio.
Investigators Probe Crash Of Russian Airliner In Egypt's Sinai Peninsula
by David Schaper
As speculation continues about what caused a Russian airliner to crash over the weekend, airline investigators and industry analysts say such investigations are meticulous and painstakingly slow.
EPA Widens Investigation Into VW Emissions Cheating Scandal
by Sonari Glinton
U.S. regulators have announced that software designed to cheat on emissions tests have been found in an additional 10,000 vehicles. A total of 7 models from Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche are involved.
If The Shoe Fits: The Rise Of The Stylish Comfort Shoe
by Shereen Marisol Meraji
Shop That Only Sells Caffeine-Free Coffee Opens In NYC
The pop-up shop in Manhattan promotes "the art of coffee without the caffeine," the Washington Post reports. The New York Eater calls it, "the first sign of the cultural apocalypse.
At Pennsylvania Resort, Vacationers May Ski Uphill
Skiers making their way uphill won't have to pay for a lift ticket. They will, however, have to pay for a pass to allow them up the slope, according to the Daily American newspaper.
Politician Ahmad Chalabi Dies Of A Heart Attack, Iraqi TV Reports
by Alice Fordham
Prominent Iraqi politician Ahmad Chalabi, who supported the 2003 U.S.-led invasion to overthrow Saddam Hussein, died of a heart attack, according to an Iraqi TV report. He was in his early 70s.
Presidential Debate Quandary: What's At Stake For Networks And Candidates?
by David Folkenflik
Republican presidential candidates are in a fury over the way debates have run this year. They are negotiating independent of the party with TV networks, making fairly specific editorial demands.