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'Mississippi miracle': Kids' reading scores have soared in Deep South states

Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana have seen a promising turnaround in their student reading scores after passing a series of similar literacy reforms.

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    Harrison Butker offers grads some ‘hard truths’ about family, faith, and cancel culture  | Catholic News Agency

    Butker told the students that their hard work might land them a very successful career, but that would not be enough to make them happy.

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      Virginia officer nearly struck by speeding teen driver - BBC News

      Dashcam footage shows the moment a police officer narrowly misses an out-of-control vehicle on a US highway.

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        Barbie doll with Down syndrome launched by Mattel: "This Barbie serves as a reminder that we should never underesti

        This year, Mattel's 2023 Fashionistas lineup includes new dolls in a variety of body types including a new Fashionista doll wearing braces and a Ken Fashionista doll with a prosthetic leg, according to the company.

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          Your full guide to King Charles III's coronation and the key times - BBC News

          Processions, ancient rituals, a fly-past and the crowning moment - the key stages of King Charles III's coronation.

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            New Zealand feral cat-killing competition for children axed after backlash - BBC News

            Organisers said the fundraising event for a local school had been aimed at protecting native birds.

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              Jesus’ Resurrection Is Not a Pagan Myth | Catholic Answers

              Is the story of Jesus just a rip-off of ancient pagan resurrection tales? Here are four responses to show that Jesus' death and rising are unique.

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                When God Crashes Your Party

                For a gay atheist living a glamorous life among the rich and famous in Hollywood, a radical encounter with God changed everything.

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                  Good Friday: God turned 'moral evil' of Christ's crucifixion into a gift to humanity, says Catholic missionary | Fox New

                  The death of Jesus Christ on the cross on Good Friday was a way for God to turn the greatest moral evil in history into the greatest act of good, said Curtis Martin of FOCUS.

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                    'Jugging' among new crime trends posing danger on America's streets: What to know | Fox News

                    Jugging, tap and glue at ATMs, and purse snatching schemes are among crime trends that have been spreading throughout the U.S. and costing Americans money.

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                      This Lent, Guard Your Rest

                      How serious do you take your Sabbath rest? Perhaps the most curious condemnations found among those from the prophet Isaiah is God’s censure of Israel for failing to honor the Sabbath. “Lo, on your fast day you carry out your own pursuits, and drive a

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                        Newark duped in Sister City scam by nonexistent Hindu nation Kailasa

                        Newark City Hall has admitted it fell for a Sister City scam with the Hindu nation of the United States of Kailasa, which doesn't exist and is the brainchild of notorious Indian fugitive Swami Nithyananda.

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                          What are the most popular boys and girls names in Europe? | Euronews

                          From Lucas to Sofia, Euronews Culture has found the most common and most given names in 30 European countries. Discover country by country, the most given names for girls and boys.

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                            Predators targeting women staying at popular hotel chains in horrifying crime trend: report | Fox Business

                            Criminals are allegedly coercing hotel staff to hand over key cards to guest's rooms in a terrifying crime wave targeting women for sexual assault, lawsuits show.

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                              "A Person in White Fed Me": Boy Stuck Under Rubble Miraculously Survives Earthquake in Turkey -

                              A 5-year-old boy miraculously survived under the earthquake rubble 192 hours. His testimony reveals how "a person in white" kept him alive:

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                                  Christian missionaries target the birthplace of Buddha in Nepal - BBC News

                                  Missionaries help grow a Christian community in Nepal - even though converting people is illegal.

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                                    Social media praises ESPN's Dan Orlovsky's on-air prayer for Damar Hamlin: 'Powerful, brave and genuine' | Fox News

                                    ESPN football analyst Dan Orlovsky led an impromptu prayer on behalf of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during a live appearance on Tuesday's "NFL Live."

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                                      MDOT clears Santa Claus for travel  - The Vicksburg Post | The Vicksburg Post

                                      The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced that Santa Claus has met all permitting and airspace requirements, clearing St. Nick and his reindeer for travel in Mississippi on Christmas Eve. Santa’s extra wide sleigh load passed ins

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                                        Glaswegian who 'invented' chicken tikka masala dies - BBC News

                                        Glasgow chef Ahmed Aslam Ali is said to have first come up with the dish in the 1970s.

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                                          Angels watching over Fr. John | St Anthony Shrine

                                          On October 2, Fr. John Bok experienced an event that made him reflect on God’s providence, miracles, Guardian Angels, and the laws of physics.

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                                            How the Queen's Christian faith went beyond duty - BBC News

                                            Queen Elizabeth II's domestic chaplain says "she saw her calling as from almighty God".