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Buddhist monks who are participating in the, “Walk For Peace,” are seen with their dog, Aloka, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Saluda, S.C. (AP Photo/Allison Joyce)

Buddhist monks are walking barefoot from Texas to D.C. with their dog, drawing big crowds across the South

By Deepa Bharath and The Associated Press

Erika Kirk reacts after President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to her late husband Charlie Kirk, in the Rose Garden of the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in Washington.

Arts & Entertainment

Erika Kirk’s act of forgiveness inspired Tim Allen to forgive the drunk driver who killed his father. But experts warn it’s complicated

By Deepa Bharath and The Associated Press

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shop for new sleeveless sacred garments.

Arts & Entertainment

Mormon women are lining up to purchase new $5 ‘sacred’ garments that symbolize a turning point for the church

By Hannah Schoenbaum, Deepa Bharath, and others

A Latino man clasps his hands in prayer during a church service

Latino bishop says some of his pastors are holding church services with the doors locked because ‘they are scared immigration agents will burst through the door at any moment’

By Deepa Bharath and The Associated Press

Hunter Biden is pictured outside the court room wearing a dark navy suit and tie.

Hunter Biden avoids tax trial with surprise guilty plea

By Amy Taxin, Deepa Bharath, and others

Russell Crowe in The Pope's Exorcist.

The ‘James Bond of exorcists’ was a real Vatican official who claimed to perform 60,000 demonic interventions over 30 years until he died at 91

By Deepa Bharath and The Associated Press

Caste discrimination case against two Cisco engineers is dismissed—but litigation remains alive

By Deepa Bharath and The Associated Press

HARRISON, NJ – SEPTEMBER 10: Robert Kenneth Kraft chairman and chief executive officer of the Kraft Group and owner of the New England Patriots and New England Revolution on the pitch before the before the Major League Soccer match against New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on September 10, 2022 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Ira L. Black – Corbis/Getty Images)

‘We’re the victims of 55% of the hate crimes in this country’: Patriots owner Robert Kraft tries to tackle antisemitism

By Deepa Bharath and The Associated Press

Bishop Megan Rohrer

The first openly transgender Lutheran bishop lasted barely a year before resigning amid a racial firestorm. Now he’s suing the church for discrimination.

By Deepa Bharath and The Associated Press

SEATTLE, WA – JUNE 10: People take in a view of the skyline as Seattle has become the first major city to reach a 70 percent COVID-19 vaccination rate on June 10, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. As the state is approaching a full economic reopening at the end of June, Seattle has fully vaccinated 70 percent of its approximate 750, 000 residents above age 12, making it the most inoculated major city in the United States surpassing San Francisco. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)

Seattle is the first U.S. city to outlaw caste discrimination in a contentious decision opposed by some Hindus

By Deepa Bharath and The Associated Press

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MARCH 13: The Space Needle stands over the Seattle skyline as Mt. Rainier is seen in the background on March 13, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. The iconic observation tower was constructed in 1962 for the World’s Fair. Years later, the Space Needle remains a top tourist draw despite the city’s recent struggles with an uptick in homelessness and violent crime. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

This U.S. city may become the first to outlaw caste-based discrimination amid criticism the ordinance would malign Hindus

By Deepa Bharath and The Associated Press