World & Nation

At Easter time, Iranian Christians pray for a new government and freedom of worship as war rages at home
Iranian Americans at a Chicago-area church pray for a change in government and for religious freedom, supporting the war in their homeland, even as Pope Leo and other Catholic leaders denounce it. — Apr 4
House Democrats to hold California 'shadow hearings' on midterm election security
House Democrats will hold informal hearings in California on midterm election security, following multiple threats of intervention in state-run voting by the Trump administration. — Apr 4
Amid blackouts and distress, a Havana couple keep their weekly dance night alive
Amid an energy crisis sparked by a near-total blockade on U.S. shipments, some Cubans keep dancing. — Apr 4
The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor
While other appointees have been forced out by judges, Bill Essayli has been allowed to lead the L.A. office under the title of 'first assistant U.S. attorney.' — Apr 4
Trump asks Congress for $152 million to start rebuilding Alcatraz prison
The president's new budget requests funding from Congress to convert the historic site into a working "state-of-the-art" prison. — Apr 3

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