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Pastors find a role ministering to young men swept up in El Salvador's crackdown on gangs 06/16/2023 08:19am • SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — The smell of pineapple bread fills the kitchen of “Vida Libre,” or “free life,” a gang rehabilitation program founded in El Salvador by American pastor Kenton Moody in 2021. The trust that Moody puts in former gang members is not widely shared. Thousands o Pastors find a role ministering to young men swept up in El Salvador's crackdown on gangs 06/16/2023 08:15am • SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — The smell of pineapple bread fills the kitchen of “Vida Libre,” or “free life,” a gang rehabilitation program founded in El Salvador by American pastor Kenton Moody in 2021. The trust that Moody puts in former gang members is not widely shared. Thousands o Russia accuses Australia of 'Russophobic hysteria' for blocking second embassy on security grounds 06/16/2023 07:28am • CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Russia accused Australia of “Russophobic hysteria” for canceling the lease on the land where Moscow wanted to build its new embassy, which the Australian government judged to be a security risk because it was too close to Parliament House. Parliament passed emergency Amazon's $1.7 billion deal to buy Roomba maker iRobot gets UK approval 06/16/2023 07:09am • LONDON (AP) — British antitrust regulators cleared Amazon’s purchase of robot vacuum maker iRobot on Friday, but the $1.7 billion deal still faces scrutiny in the United States and Europe. The Competition and Markets Authority said it decided not to escalate its initial investigation because it Tornado devastates Texas Panhandle town, killing 3 and injuring dozens 06/16/2023 06:41am • PERRYTON, Texas (AP) — A tornado tore through the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton, killing three people, injuring dozens more and causing widespread damage as another series of fierce storms carved its way through Southern states. The National Weather Service in Amarillo confirmed that a tornado Juneteenth 2023: Your guide to celebrations in DC, Maryland and Virginia 06/16/2023 05:09am • On June 19, the United States will observe Juneteenth. And although the holiday isn’t until Monday, celebrations are already underway nationwide. In 1865, a Union general arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform enslaved African Americans that they were free and that the Civil War had ended. This Rutschman, Hays HRs back Wells' sharp pitching performance as Orioles beat Blue Jays 4-2 06/15/2023 11:57pm • BALTIMORE (AP) — Adley Rutschman and Austin Hays homered, Anthony Santander singled in the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 Thursday behind a strong pitching performance by Tyler Wells. Rutschman had three hits to help the Orioles overcom Students meet under trees as schools shelter villagers displaced by Philippine volcano 06/15/2023 10:07pm • MALILIPOT, Philippines (AP) — Nearly 20,000 people have fled from an erupting Philippine volcano and taken shelter in schools, disrupting education for thousands of students, many of whom are having classes in chapels and tents or under trees, officials said Friday. The Mayon volcano in northeaste Wind-driven rain pelts shores of India, Pakistan as Cyclone Biparjoy pushes into coast 06/15/2023 09:42pm • MANDVI, India (AP) — Wind-driven rain pelted the shores of western India and southern Pakistan as Cyclone Biparjoy pushed into the coast with the potential for a significant storm surge and flash floods from heavy rain. The two nations had moved 173,000 people to shelters ahead of the cyclone, an What if a major collapse of an important road happened in the DMV? 06/15/2023 09:35pm • The collapse of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia has left the city rushing to repair a major stretch of the heavily traveled interstate at a rapid pace. While the D.C. region is far removed from the impacts of that road collapse, one thing is for sure: it's not out of the realm of possibility that a si Tips for Finding a Great Place to Retire 06/15/2023 08:00pm • When you no longer need to live near your job, a world of possibilities opens up. Relocating for retirement can sometimes save you money if you can find more affordable housing and lower your tax bill. Residing near friends or children and grandchildren can also play a role in your retirement happin What Is a Certificate Program? 06/15/2023 08:00pm • The job market can be tough to navigate when you lack qualifications for a desired job. But earning a certificate in a particular skill or occupation can help you get started in a new field or advance your career. "Certificates in numerous fields from health care and business to manufacturing and te What is soft saving and do you need to be doing it? 06/15/2023 08:00pm • Are you seeing trending social media posts labeled "#softsaving" and wondering what it's all about? "The growing popularity of the soft living/soft saving trend among younger millennials and Gen Zers reflects a shift in mindset toward a more balanced approach to personal finance," Rikin Shah, co- Indiana attorneys allege poor treatment against man accused of killing two girls 06/15/2023 06:22pm • DELPHI, Ind. (AP) — Attorneys for an Indiana man accused of killing two teenage girls six years ago argued before a judge Thursday that the man has been mistreated at the prison he is housed in, requesting relocation to a different facility. A prosecutor in the case also said the man confessed mul A Missouri doctor's death is steeped in mystery and speculation. Authorities aren't talking 06/15/2023 04:47pm • CASSVILLE, Mo. (AP) — John Forsyth was known as a hard-working doctor who cared deeply for his patients and often teased nurses in the emergency room to ease tension. He was a father of eight and newly engaged. He also co-founded a cryptocurrency business with his brother. His sudden disappearance