Larry Pickett Jr. is more than just a talented athlete; he's a young man who grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a strong sense of duty and community. Before he became known for his heroic actions, Larry was already making waves as one of Enloe High School's top athletes. Standing at 6'1" and w
In 2025, photographers from the Associated Press documented a wide range of spiritual practices and religious events across the globe. One striking image shows a vast crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral, while another captures a single woman in Uruguay honor
The story of Candy Montgomery and Betty Gore is a chilling tale of love, betrayal, and violence. It all started with a secret affair between Candy and Allan Gore, Betty's husband. They met at a church volleyball game and decided to keep their relationship a secret. They even made rules for their aff
Donald Trump is out there, telling everyone how amazing the economy is under his leadership. He's giving it an "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus. " But do people really believe him? Not really. A big chunk of voters, 63% to be exact, don't think the economy is as great as he says. So, he's been rallying i
South Carolina is in the middle of a measles outbreak. It started in October and is still growing. As of Tuesday, there are 111 cases. That's a lot! The state is now dealing with as many cases as Utah and Arizona, which also have big outbreaks. The outbreak is mostly in the northern part of South C
Cameron Sikandar Boozer is a rising star in college basketball. He plays for the Duke Blue Devils. His father, Carlos Boozer, is a former Duke player and NBA star. Cameron is following in his father's footsteps. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 18, 2007. Both his parents are American, ma
Kevin Smith, a well-known filmmaker, has had a big change in his life. He used to be a very religious Catholic. This was when he made his movie "Dogma" 25 years ago. The movie is about two angels who cause big trouble. Smith was very serious about his faith when he made this movie. He believed every
The California sober trend is gaining traction, where people are choosing cannabis over alcohol. They believe this switch is healthier and might prevent them from using stronger drugs like opioids or meth. A recent study found that cannabis users did drink less alcohol and felt less urge to drink. H
Jahan Dotson, a rising star in the NFL, has a story that goes beyond his impressive stats. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he grew up in East Orange before moving to Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. This change set the stage for his high school career at Nazareth Area High School, where he broke records wi
In a rural part of Colorado, a unique project took place. A nurse who works with a faith community teamed up with the local public health department. Their goal? To tackle the growing issue of people being hesitant about getting the flu vaccine. This partnership aimed to make more people get vaccina
