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U.S. envoy in Beirut for talks after Lebanon and Hezbollah approve truce draft

U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein landed in Beirut on Tuesday for talks with officials on a truce between armed group Hezbollah and Israel.

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Ukrainians' approval of President Volodymyr Zelensky and their national government has dropped more than 15 percentage points since 2023, a new Gallup survey revealed. The drop marks the lowest ...

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Texas approves allowing Bible-based teachings in public grade schools

The State Board of Education heard testimony from over 150 teachers and parents on the matter.

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The state’s board of education narrowly voted to allow schools to start using the reading and language arts curriculum next fall if they choose.

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Texas gave final approval Friday to optional biblical lesson plans for kindergarten through 5th grade classes in state public schools. The State Board of Education voted 8-7 to allow lessons on ...

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Texas education board approves Bible lessons in public schools

The Texas State Board of Education has adopted new curriculum that will include lessons focused on the Biblical teachings and Christianity's impact on history.

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Texas Board of Education votes to approve Bible curriculum in elementary schools

The Texas Board of Education narrowly voted Friday to allow Bible-based curriculum in elementary schools.

Texas approves Bible-based curriculum in public grade schools

The Texas State Board of Education voted to incorporate Bible teachings in certain grades of public grade schools. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest on the controversial decision.

Federal officials approve New York congestion pricing plan

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Nicaragua: Ortega and wife to assume absolute power after changes approved

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Texas approves new Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools

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Brazil reaches a $23 billion settlement with mining firms over a 2015 environmental disaster

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Native Americans living at the Grand Canyon are fighting to shut down a nearby uranium mine

The Havasupai Tribe living at the Grand Canyon says a nearby uranium mine is a threat to their land. Mine officials say environmental studies prove their mine is safe. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.

A Pair of Psychologists Mined Rom-Coms for Relationship Lessons. Here Are Their 3 Biggest Takeaways

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Brazil's federal police indict 20 in connection with salt mine catastrophe in country's northeast

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Brazil's federal police indict 20 in connection with salt mine catastrophe in country's northeast

Brazil’s federal police have indicted 20 people for rock salt mining in the northeastern coastal city of Maceio that destroyed five urban neighborhoods and forced tens of thousands of people to ...

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Nevada lithium mine will crush rare plant habitat US said is critical to its survival, lawsuit says

Conservationists and a Native American advocacy group are suing to block a Nevada lithium mine they say will drive an endangered wildflower to extinction, disrupt groundwater flows and threaten ...

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‘I do an illegal job, stealing’: the women forced to scavenge in Bolivia’s tin mines

Some work underground, others pick over tailings; all are running huge risks. But in the town of Huanani, the mines are the only way to support a family. Most nights, under cover of darkness, ...

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Mali detains top executive and 2 others from gold mining company over dispute

The top executive and two other employees of Australia's gold mining company Resolute Mining have been arrested and detained by Mali’s military junta

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South African government says it won't help 4,000 illegal miners inside a closed mine

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