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Orthodox Jewish women are increasingly joining a custom called <em>Daf Yomi</em>, Hebrew for "daily page," which involves reading a page a day of the Talmud, a centuries-old, multivolume collection of rabbinic teachings, debates and interpretations of Judaism. Here women read the last pages of the cycle at their first women's mass Talmud celebration in Jerusalem in January.

Orthodox Jewish Women Take A New Lead In Talmud Study In Israel

"I never thought I would live to see this day," said one of the women participating in a recent celebration in Jerusalem.

Iowa's Results Snafu Is A Backdrop To Trump's State Of The Union

Most of the results from the Iowa Democratic presidential caucuses have been released after a reporting glitch. Where does that leave the candidates ahead of New Hampshire's primary.

The XFL is set for a surprising second life, kicking off games this weekend. In this file photo, San Francisco Demons wide receiver Brian Roberson jumps over Los Angeles Xtreme cornerback Dell McGee during a 2001 game.

The XFL Aims To Capitalize On Spring Football With 9-Point Touchdowns, Other Oddities

The XFL was launched in 2001 as an NFL with attitude. It folded after a single season. But the league is back in 2020. Will it survive?

Franklin Medical Center is one of the state prison facilities hit by the coronavirus.

Inmates Fear Spread Of COVID-19 At Ohio Prison Hospital: 'We Can’t Escape It'

Inmates sitting in soiled diapers or beds for hours. Feces in the showers. Urine caked on beds.These are just some of the conditions reported by inmates…

Local residents take part in a candle light vigil to honor George Floyd in Houston, Monday, June 8, 2020, in Houston.

In East Texas, Death Of George Floyd Brings Activism To A Region Of Rare Protest

More than a half century after the civil rights movement of the 1950s and '60s, there remains little tradition of protest in East Texas, and scant experience with organizing.

The NFL has canceled the Hall of Fame game in Canton scheduled for August 6.

Morning Headlines: Ohio Youth See Virus Surge; NFL Cancels Canton Hall of Fame Game

Here are your morning headlines for Friday, June 26: Ohio youth see virus surge NFL cancels Canton’s Hall of Fame game Initial jobless claims rise...

Sen. Rob Portman has indicated he will support Donald Trump's re-election bid in 2020. He's hoping for a unifying message from the President's State of the Union address.

Morning Headlines: Portman Supports New Trade Deal; DeWine to Extend Services for At-Risk Students

Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, Dec. 11: Portman supports new trade deal; DeWine to extend services for at-risk students; Two former...

Stanford medical student Thomas Koehnkz takes a blood sample from Alan Wessel of Mountain View, Calif., for a coronavirus antibody study.

Antibody Tests For Coronavirus Can Miss The Mark

Antibody tests to detect past exposure to the coronavirus will soon be everywhere. But even the best ones can provide wrong answers surprisingly often — and give false assurance.

Illustration with American flag and people

Survey: COVID-19 Brings U.S. Communities Together

A majority of Americans believe that while their communities will suffer in the short term from the COVID-19 pandemic, they will eventually recover.And…

Thousands of people gather Saturday near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., following a demonstration at the Dirksen Senate Office Building to protest police brutality.

Trump's Response To Coronavirus, Race Has Put Him In A Hole For Reelection

The president is trailing former Vice President Joe Biden in polls. Biden is heading to Houston to meet with George Floyd's family Monday, while Trump will hold a law enforcement roundtable.

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