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Takeaways from AP's report on how immigration transformed a Minnesota farm town

Takeaways from AP's report on how immigration transformed a Minnesota farm town

WORTHINGTON, Minn. (AP) — Over the past generation, immigrants from Southeast Asia, East Africa and now predominantly Central America have transformed Worthington, a once overwhelmingly white farming community.
Minnesota farm town reshaped by migrants wrestles with real changes beyond the political vitriol

Minnesota farm town reshaped by migrants wrestles with real changes beyond the political vitriol

WORTHINGTON, Minn. (AP) — Two Guatemalans wearing traditional embroidered skirts bought coconut boba teas on an October afternoon at the bustling downtown Asian market.
Some US Muslims struggle to find a candidate they can tolerate supporting for president

Some US Muslims struggle to find a candidate they can tolerate supporting for president

ATLANTA (AP) — With the death and destruction in Gaza on her mind, Soraya Burhani agonized over how to cast her vote for president. “For us, Muslims, I see that there’s no good choice,” she said. With the U.S.
What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights? How is it celebrated in India and the diaspora?

What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights? How is it celebrated in India and the diaspora?

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and the diaspora.
Indians celebrate Diwali by lighting a record number of clay lamps

Indians celebrate Diwali by lighting a record number of clay lamps

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Millions of Indians began celebrating the annual Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, by symbolically lighting a record 2.
Use of smoke-emitting firecrackers renews air pollution debate in India's capital ahead of Diwali

Use of smoke-emitting firecrackers renews air pollution debate in India's capital ahead of Diwali

NEW DELHI (AP) — As India gears up for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, people are divided over whether they should celebrate by setting off firecrackers, which worsen the country’s chronic air pollution.
Man who killed eagles and trafficked their parts faces sentencing Thursday

Man who killed eagles and trafficked their parts faces sentencing Thursday

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Washington state man who pleaded guilty to killing at least 118 eagles as part of a wildlife trafficking ring that operated on a Native American Reservation in Montana faces sentencing Thursday before a federal judge.
Vatican tribunal explains conviction of cardinal and others in 'trial of the century'

Vatican tribunal explains conviction of cardinal and others in 'trial of the century'

NEW YORK (AP) — The Vatican tribunal said Wednesday it convicted a cardinal of aggravated fraud and other charges because of his “objectively inexplicable behavior” in paying a self-styled intelligence analyst over a half-million euros in Vatican mon
What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights? How is it celebrated in India and the diaspora?

What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights? How is it celebrated in India and the diaspora?

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and the diaspora.
Longtime music director at Michigan church fired for same-sex marriage

Longtime music director at Michigan church fired for same-sex marriage

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.