Christians celebrate Nativity of the Lord, Dec. 25
Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year, as Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus some 2018 years ago.
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Muslims mark The Prophet’s Birthday, Dec. 24
We wish you a very happy Eid Milad ul-Nabi and call on all people of faith to work for peace, justice, happiness, and love.
Terrorist attack thwarted on a Parisian train
Unarmed Americans & 2 others were honored for their heroism in stopping a shooter on a high-speed train in France.
Obituary: Md. 'Batman' dies in car accident
A local hero to sick kids has died: Lenny Robinson, of Owings Mills, Md., dressed up as Batman and visited hospitalized children to spread cheer.
Kids become sex slaves under ISIS rule
Young girls are being captured and used as sex slaves by the powers that be in the Islamic State (ISIS). It must be stopped.
Sandra Bland: Blacks are treated differently
When saying "All Lives Matter" some black people want to know when in our history did "black lives" ever truly matter?
Slight left turn at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court said the Constitution gives same-sex couples the right to marry anywhere in the US. It was a landmark ruling, 5-4.
What Furious Seven meant to me
We write a non-review of the latest 'Fast & Furious' sequel, putting our education spin on it & focusing on the movie's big themes.
Vaccinate against measles!
Parents should vaccinate children against measles, one of the most contagious diseases. Do it, unless you're one of a few people who should wait.
Moline kids eat donuts to help others buy clothes
The high school in Moline, IL kicks off its 65th Share Joys drive to raise money for needy kids in the area to buy clothes and shoes.