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Iran has named a new supreme leader following the death of its longtime ruler, a move that could reshape the future of the region as conflict continues to spread across the Middle East. Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as Iran’s new supreme leader, succeeding his father, Ali Khamenei, who was killed on Feb. 28 during…

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Tensions surrounding the legacy of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson surfaced following his memorial service in Chicago after his son publicly criticized several political leaders for using the occasion to criticize President Donald Trump. Jackson’s son, Jesse Jackson Jr., delivered pointed remarks Saturday during a private memorial gathering at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters, saying…

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Former President Joe Biden drew unexpected attention during a memorial service honoring civil rights icon Jesse Jackson when an off-the-cuff remark briefly shifted the event’s tone. Speaking Friday at Chicago’s House of Hope arena, Biden joined a long list of prominent leaders and dignitaries paying tribute to Jackson, who died at the age of 84.…

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A South Carolina pastor is sharing how faith guided him through a frightening ordeal after dozens of church members became stranded in Israel when conflict erupted in the Middle East during their trip. Forty members of Calvary Chapel Summerville traveled to Israel on February 20 for what was meant to be an eight-day journey exploring…

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