Abortion
New Colorado clinic offers late-term abortions for ‘any reason’(The Daily Signal) – In Boulder, Colorado, women can abort their child into the third trimester of pregnancy. RISE Collective, an abortion clinic, opened its doors in October and is offering… Read More
Faith
Church hostility increasing nationwide(The Center Square) – Two churches in North Carolina were the target of arson attacks over the weekend, another example of increasing hostility against churches, the Family Research Council … Read More
Josh Hawley
Democrats losing their minds over Trump ballroom while shutdown ‘starves’ hungry Americans, farmers, Hawley notesPrevious U.S. presidents have built White House movie, music and game rooms, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and outdoor putting greens and basketball courts.So Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley thinks… Read More
Kansas City
DA wants Wyandotte County’s jurors, but not its judges, in case of white jailer accused in black inmate’s deathWyandotte County’s top prosecutor is banking on local jurors to convict a white jailer in this summer’s accidental death of a black inmate – but doesn’t trust the county’s judges… Read More
Marijuana
Marijuana consumption increases likelihood of psychotic experiences in young people, study finds(The Heartlander) — Adolescents and young adults who consume cannabis recreationally are more likely to report psychotic-like experiences such as hallucinating, hearing voices or having delusional thoughts, according to a… Read More
Crime
Former California teacher guilty of multiple sex crimes, affairs with students(The Heartlander) — A California jury convicted a former high school teacher of multiple sex crimes against students Friday, including sending a sexually explicit video of himself to a 15-year-old… Read More
Military
As military branches celebrate 250 years, Democrats vote against paying them(The Center Square) – In addition to U.S. Senate Democrats voting 11 times to keep the government shut down, they’ve also voted against funding U.S. military personnel, many of… Read More
Israel
Vance optimistic with Gaza peace plan; reiterates no U.S. troops to be on the ground(The Center Square) – No U.S. troops will be on the ground in Gaza, Vice President JD Vance reassured Americans during a visit to Israel on Tuesday. “There are not… Read More
Faith
‘Seeing the Supernatural’: New book offers stunning glimpse into spirit world, new hope for unmoored worldAmid the playful affair of Halloween, a most earnest and momentous question about spiritual manifestations:Is it just possible some phenomena in this often drifting, directionless, depraved physical plain are just… Read More
Faith
Dozens of countries restrict or ban Bible, affecting nearly 100M people(The Heartlander) — Nearly 100 million Christians worldwide do not have dependable access to Scripture, according to a new collaborative report by Open Doors International, which… Read More
Crime
Watch: Missouri man boards bus, orders daughter, 6, to beat up another girl(The Heartlander) — A St. Louis-area man is facing charges of harassment and fourth-degree assault after he apparently boarded his daughter’s school bus and instructed the 6-year-old to beat up… Read More
Federal government
Government shutdown now longest ever(The Center Square) – The federal government has broken an unfortunate record: its 20th day of closure marks the longest full government shutdown ever. As of Monday, it… Read More
Politics
Poll: Kamala Harris still Democratic favorite for 2028(The Center Square) – Former vice president and 2024 presidential candidate Kamala Harris leads Democratic contenders for 2028, according to a new poll. The Center Square Voters’ Voice… Read More
Kansas City
Sources: KBI thinks no wrongdoing in Wyandotte County Jail inmate death, and body cam video confirms itThe Kansas Bureau of Investigation doesn’t think a crime was committed in the high-profile death of a black Wyandotte County Jail inmate this summer, and bodycam footage bears that out,… Read More
Crime
Former national security advisor Bolton indicted by grand jury(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump’s former national security advisor John Bolton was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury. A federal grand jury in the U.S. Read More
Faith
China arrests dozens of Christians in alarming round of persecution(The Heartlander) — Thirty Christians were apprehended in China last weekend in one of the “largest arrests in decades,” according to BBC. The religious persecution has spread across at least… Read More
Law Enforcement
Hero’s welcome for Missouri deputy shot during investigation(The Heartlander) — After being shot while assisting a homicide investigation in Ralls County, Missouri, a hero cop has returned home to cheers, gratitude and relief. On Oct. 12, police… Read More
Politics
Des Moines school board chair ends U.S. Senate campaign amid superintendent controversy(The Center Square) – Des Moines, Iowa, school board chair Jackie Norris ended her campaign for U.S. Senate Thursday, citing her need to focus on the school system in the… Read More
Terrorism
DOJ brings first ever Antifa terrorism charges in Texas ICE attack(The Center Square) – Following the designation of Antifa by President Donald Trump as a domestic terror organization, the FBI announced that terrorism charges have been brought against suspects in… Read More
Gender Identity
Ohio schools caught saying they’d conceal trans students’ sex, complaint alleges(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Administrators at two Ohio school districts tell undercover journalists the schools would allow a male student to access female sports and facilities and help hide… Read More