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Who are the Border Patrol chaplains? And why does the agency need more of them now?

Who are the Border Patrol chaplains? And why does the agency need more of them now?

DANIA BEACH, Florida (AP) — Border Patrol agents are tasked with enforcing hotly contested immigration policies as many Americans at both ends of the political spectrum look askance at the border — and the agents.
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Border Patrol trains more chaplains as the job and polarizing immigration debate rattle agents

Border Patrol trains more chaplains as the job and polarizing immigration debate rattle agents

DANIA BEACH, Florida (AP) — As immigration remains a hotly contested priority for the Trump administration after playing a decisive role in the deeply polarized election , the Border Patrol agents tasked with enforcing many of its laws are wrestling
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Vatican and Microsoft create AI-generated St. Peter's Basilica to allow virtual visits, log damage

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican and Microsoft on Monday unveiled a digital twin of St.
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Bangladeshi court denies bail to Hindu leader who led rallies for minority protection

Bangladeshi court denies bail to Hindu leader who led rallies for minority protection

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A prominent Bangladeshi Hindu leader who has been leading rallies demanding security for Hindus in the overwhelmingly Muslim nation was ordered detained on charges of sedition Tuesday.
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Turkey reportedly arrested suspects in Israeli-Moldovan rabbi's killing in UAE as they left airport

Turkey reportedly arrested suspects in Israeli-Moldovan rabbi's killing in UAE as they left airport

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Turkish security forces arrested the three Uzbek suspects in the killing of a rabbi in the United Arab Emirates as they left an airport in Istanbul, local media reported Wednesday.
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Turkey reportedly arrested suspects in Israeli-Moldovan rabbi in UAE as they left Istanbul airport

Turkey reportedly arrested suspects in Israeli-Moldovan rabbi in UAE as they left Istanbul airport

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Turkish security forces arrested the three Uzbek suspects in the killing of a rabbi in the United Arab Emirates as they left an airport in Istanbul, local media reported Wednesday.
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Massachusetts man pleads guilty to threatening Jewish community members and to bomb synagogues

Massachusetts man pleads guilty to threatening Jewish community members and to bomb synagogues

BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts man has pleaded guilty in federal court to threatening to kill members of the state’s Jewish community and bomb local synagogues.
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3 Uzbek nationals arrested in the killing of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi in the UAE

3 Uzbek nationals arrested in the killing of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi in the UAE

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates said Monday police arrested three Uzbek nationals for the killing of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi, an attack that's raised concerns for the burgeoning Israeli community in the country.
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4 killed after a survey of a mosque sparks clashes in a northern Indian city

4 killed after a survey of a mosque sparks clashes in a northern Indian city

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Authorities closed schools and suspended internet services in a northern Indian city on Monday, officials said, a day after four people were killed in clashes sparked by an official survey probing whether a 16th-century mosque w
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Vatican to install a webcam at St. Peter's tomb as part technological outreach for Holy Year

Vatican to install a webcam at St. Peter's tomb as part technological outreach for Holy Year

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Roman Catholic faithful will be able to view St. Peter’s tomb remotely as part of the Vatican’s technological outreach with its far-flung flock during the upcoming Holy Year. Pope Francis will inaugurate a webcam on Dec.
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