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Fear and vigilance rise as attacks on houses of worship intensify worldwide

(AP) — Every week hundreds of millions of people around the world gather to worship in peace. But for some, there comes a day when deadly violence invades their sacred spaces and shatters that sense of sanctuary and safety. It happened recently at a synagogue in England and two churches in the U.S. Before that, there were high-profile attacks at mosques in New Zealand, a synagogue in Pennsylvania and a Sikh temple in Wisconsin. This violence can intensify anxiety and outright fear among clergy and worshippers worldwide. Security measures have been bolstered, congregants have been ...

Thousands of Palestinians return to what’s left of their homes as Gaza ceasefire takes effect

WADI GAZA, Gaza Strip (AP) — Tens of thousands of Palestinians headed back to the heavily destroyed northern Gaza Strip on Friday as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire came into effect in a deal that raised hopes for ending the Israel-Hamas war. All the remaining hostages were set to be released within days. Questions remain over who will govern Gaza as Israeli troops gradually pull back and whether Hamas will disarm, as called for in U.S. President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who unilaterally ended a ceasefire in March, hinted that Israel might renew ...

Martins Ferry Shuts Out Cambridge 36-0

CAMBRIDGE — Martins Ferry (5-2) continued its recent surge with a 36-0 blanking of Cambridge Friday night on the artificial surface at McFarland Stadium. Colby Kropka threw three touchdown passes and ran for a fourth score from 23 yards out. He connected with Maurice Barnett on scoring strikes of 51 and 18. He also connected with Elijah Robey for 61 yards. Walkquem Cox returned a punt 53 yards for a touchdown. Bloom Carroll 24, St. Clairsville 15 ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Luke Shafer threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Starks and Ollie Muhley had a touchdown run but the Red ...