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New age of tyranny: American system of checks and balances has failed

When one party dominates all three branches of government -- the executive, the legislative, and the judicial -- there is even more reason to worry.




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Abide With Me

Abide With Me is part of our Traditional Christian Music Library.




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More Love More Power

More Love More Power is part of our Contemporary Christian Music Library.




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Will I

Will I is part of our Top New Christian Music Library.




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Doctor accused of criticizing Russia's war in Ukraine is convicted and given over 5 years in prison

A doctor accused of criticizing the war in Ukraine in front of a patient was convicted Tuesday of spreading false information about the Russian military and sentenced to 5 1/2 years in prison, part of an unrelenting Kremlin crackdown on dissent.




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Amsterdam police warn of fresh calls for unrest a day after rioters torch a tram

A senior police officer warned Tuesday of calls for more rioting in Amsterdam, after dozens of people armed with sticks and firecrackers set a tram on fire Monday night as the city faces tensions following violence last week targeting fans of an Israeli soccer club.




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Earth's biggest polluters are not sending leaders to U.N. climate talks in year of weather extremes

World leaders are converging Tuesday at the United Nations annual climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan although the big names and powerful countries are noticeably absent, unlike past climate talks which had the star power of a soccer World Cup.




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U.N. force: Israel building on so-called Alpha Line with Syria saw 'severe violations' of cease-fire

United Nations peacekeepers warned Tuesday that the Israeli military has committed "severe violations" of a cease-fire deal with Syria as its military continues a major construction project along the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights from Syria.




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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby steps down amid sexual abuse scandal in Church of England

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby announced his resignation Tuesday, taking "personal and institutional responsibility" after an inquiry found he failed to promptly report abuse allegations against a Church of England volunteer.




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Flights between U.S., Haiti suspended amid gunfire striking passenger jets

Violence in Haiti led to the closure of Toussaint Louverture International Airport after gunfire struck a Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, trying to land Monday.




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Israel says it's complying with White House demands to enhance conditions in Gaza

Israel's security Cabinet has signed off on steps to improve the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip ahead of Wednesday's deadline imposed by the Biden administration to address the dilemma or face a weapons embargo.




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Missing kayaker faked his own death and fled to Europe, investigators believe

A Wisconsin man apparently faked his own drowning this summer so he could abandon his family and flee to eastern Europe, investigators say.




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Israel's West Bank settlers hope Trump's return will pave the way for major settlement expansion

As Donald Trump's victory became apparent in last week's U.S. elections, Jewish West Bank settlement advocates popped bottles of champagne and danced to the Bee Gees at a winery in the heart of the occupied territory, according to a post on Instagram. The winery said it was rolling out a special edition red named for the president-elect.




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Trump, Harris disagree on what protecting the environment means

Solving difficult environmental questions is at the top of the agenda for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.




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Which presidential candidate would lessen your tax burden?

Many voters are wondering which of the presidential candidates would empty their pockets more.




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Trump, Harris outline what must be done to save our republic

Vice President Kamala Harris is running against former President Donald Trump in more ways than one.




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Harris really does want illegal aliens voting

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stepped in to prevent a group of known illegal aliens from voting next Tuesday.




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A squirrel's death in New York could spur change

As the electoral dust settles, desks will soon begin clearing out in Washington and in statehouses around the country.




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Voters want focus on solutions, not vendettas

Despite two assassination attempts, hundreds of millions of dollars squandered, hyperbolic and polarizing rhetoric invoking Hitler, relentless, politically motivated lawfare and much more, Donald Trump has prevailed against all odds ("'History's greatest comeback': From Israel to Ukraine, world leaders congratulate Trump on election," web, Nov. 6).




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Letter to the editor: Hochul, James fiddle as New York burns

New York has a problem. Actually, it has two problems: Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James.




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Letter to the editor: The door's that way

The hosts of "The View" and some MSNBC and CNN commentators are saying they fear for their lives next year when Donald Trump takes office.




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Letter to the editor: Iran won't stop at Israel

Prescient "longshoreman philosopher" Eric Hoffer never heard Iran's hideous, genocidal "Death to Israel" chant, but he would surely have reacted to it and the recent antisemitic barbarity in Amsterdam with what he wrote in the Los Angeles Times in 1968: "The Jews are alone in the world and always will be."




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Letter to the editor: Trump answers to the people

You would think blue-state governors would see the results of this year's election as evidence that perhaps they went too far with their extreme-left ideology and policies.




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Letter to the editor: It was your policies, stupid

Is there a poultice large enough to cover the thumped Democratic Party ("'$1 billion disaster': What went wrong for Harris campaign?" Web, Nov. 8)?




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Miami's Cam Ward sets school record with his 30th TD pass of the season

Miami quarterback and Heisman Trophy contender Cam Ward has another milestone on his resume.




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Roger Goodell says the NFL is working 'very hard' to hold a game in Berlin

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has an answer for German fans wondering about rumors the league could be heading to their capital city of Berlin: "Believe it."




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Utah AD Mark Harlan blasts the Big 12 officiating crew after BYU rallies to beat the Utes

Utah athletic director Mark Harlan blasted the Big 12 officiating crew following BYU's 22-21 win over the Utes on Saturday night for controversial calls on the Cougars' winning drive.




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LOVERRO: In a yardstick game, Commanders need a few more inches

As Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels was trying to lead his team in a comeback in the final minutes against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers, the scene inside Northwest Stadium was a sea of towels. Gold "Terrible Towels."




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Ex-NFL coach Jack Del Rio to resign from Wisconsin role after drunk driving arrest

Former NFL coach Jack Del Rio will part ways with the University of Wisconsin's football team after he was arrested last week on a drunk driving charge.




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No time to mope: Commanders prepare for Thursday night matchup with division-rival Eagles

The Washington Commanders woke up in second place in the NFC East on Monday morning. Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Commanders' third of the season, allowed the rival Philadelphia Eagles to slip into the top spot in the division.




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Jones: Prescott will have season-ending surgery on torn hamstring

Dak Prescott has decided on surgery for his torn hamstring, ending the season for the franchise quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys when their playoff hopes were already fading fast.




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Free-falling Chicago Bears fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron

The Chicago Bears fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron on Tuesday, hoping to shake up a unit that ranks among the worst in the NFL.




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Steelers LB Alex Highsmith to miss showdown with Ravens because of ankle injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers will head into their AFC North showdown with rival Baltimore without outside linebacker Alex Highsmith.




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Maryland's opportunity to salvage disappointing season begins with Rutgers

Now back at home for the first time in nearly a month and with three games remaining, the chance for Maryland to salvage a disappointing season with a potential bowl appearance begins with Rutgers.




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Ohtani, Dodgers celebrate World Series victory with parade and stadium celebration

The Los Angeles Dodgers, including Shohei Ohtani and his dog, celebrated their eighth World Series championship with a downtown parade on Friday.




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LA Dodgers fan severely injures hands while lighting firework to celebrate World Series win

A Los Angeles Dodgers fan severely injured his hands after he lit a firework while celebrating the team's World Series victory over the New York Yankees.




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World Series averaged a record 12.9 million viewers in Japan with Ohtani and Yamamoto playing

With Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto making their first appearance, the World Series averaged 12.9 million viewers in Japan, making it the most-watched Fall Classic in the nation's history.




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Orioles decline $16.5 million option on Eloy Jimenez, who becomes a free agent

The Orioles declined a $16.5 million option Saturday on outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jimenez, who becomes a free agent.




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Bummer reaches $13M, 2-year deal with Braves, who guarantee additional $4M to Lopez

Left-hander Aaron Bummer agreed Saturday to a $13 million, two-year contract with the Atlanta Braves, who reached a revised $30 million, three-year deal with All-Star Reynaldo Lopez that guarantees the right-hander an additional $4 million.




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Catcher Gary Sanchez becomes free agent after 2025 mutual option with Brewers gets declined

Gary Sanchez's $11 million mutual option for 2025 was declined by the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, making the catcher a free agent.




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Giants' Chapman wins fifth Gold Glove while Royals' Witt is among 14 first-time winners

San Francisco third baseman Matt Chapman won his fifth Gold Glove and Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was among 14 first-time winners of baseball's most famous fielding honor.




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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has surgery to repair labrum tear in shoulder after World Series injury

Shohei Ohtani had arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder, following an injury the Los Angeles Dodgers star suffered during Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 26.




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Yankees GM Brian Cashman says he's talked with agent Scott Boras about Juan Soto and Pete Alonso

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has started talks with agent Scott Boras about keeping Juan Soto with New York, and they also discussed power-hitting first baseman Pete Alonso.




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Catcher Austin Hedges re-signs with AL Central champion Guardians

Popular veteran catcher Austin Hedges signed a one-year contract and will return to the Cleveland Guardians next season.




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Longtime Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is on the mend after 2 surgeries

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw is "planning to crush some rehab" in his recovery from two surgeries.




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New White Sox manager Will Venable anticipates keeping Grady Sizemore as part of his coaching staff

Will Venable is a busy man these days. The new manager of the Chicago White Sox is learning his way around the organization. He is talking to his new players and working with the front office on its offseason plans.




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Ohtani, Lindor and Marte are NL MVP finalists; Judge, Witt and Soto contend for AL honor

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for his first National League MVP award after winning the AL honor twice, joined among the top three in NL voting by New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte.




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Rays' Wander Franco charged with illegally carrying gun in his vehicle

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was charged with illegally carrying a gun in his vehicle during the altercation in a parking lot that led to his arrest over the weekend, Dominican Republic prosecutors said Tuesday.




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Max to fight password sharing

Streaming service Max will try harder to keep customers from sharing their passwords and hinted that price increases could follow.




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4K Ultra HD movie reviews: 'Signs' and 'Cowboys and Aliens'

Here's a look at a pair of movies -- "Signs" and "Cowboys and Aliens" -- debuting on the ultra-high definition format featuring hostile extraterrestrials on Earth.