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Nate Bailey dives to the pylon after Hail Mary lateral as Harvard beats Colgate 20-17 — 1dHarvard freshman Nate Bailey scored as time expired on a Hail Mary lateral from Teigan Pelletier, lifting the Crimson past Colgate 20-17 at Harvard Stadium.

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Animal House Actress Mary Louise Weller Dies — 3dMary Louise Weller, Animal House's Mandy Pepperidge, has died at 79 after a brief illness, her family said, requesting privacy.

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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Kentucky Shrine Case — 3dThe Supreme Court agreed to hear a Kentucky church’s challenge to zoning restrictions that blocked a planned grotto honoring the Virgin Mary, considering whether the decision violated federal protections against land-use rules that substantially burden religious exercise. Neighbors opposed the project over traffic concerns, while the church says lower courts misinterpreted the law.

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Maya Lindstrom Lower courts seem to have misread the law if they let local rules stop this project so easily.

UCLA, Missouri fall in four college volleyball matches — 2dSaint Mary’s edged Kalamazoo in five sets, while Little Rock swept UT Arlington and Michigan State swept UCLA. Ole Miss defeated Missouri 3-1, overcoming the Tigers’ third-set win to close out the match.

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Rachel Meyers Little Rock's sweep of UT Arlington stands out as the most one-sided result in these matches.

IJRJustice Alito Says COVID-19 Put Americans’ Constitutional Rights To Test … And Many FailedLibby Bandelin · 3 min · 12h

Jesus Statue With Mary and Martha Installed at Temple Square — Sep 25, 2026A giant statue of Pope Leo XIV is taking shape in Peru ahead of his planned visit, while a Christian monument commemorating answered prayers has begun construction near Birmingham. In Salt Lake City, a new statue of Jesus with Mary and Martha was installed at Temple Square as renovations near completion.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Congo ruling party official beaten to death after Ebola radio appearance — 6dMarie-Celestin Karondwa was beaten to death in Butembo after urging Ebola precautions on air; attackers looted his home and set it on fire.

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Pope Leo Urges French Bishops to Confront Abuse — Sep 27, 2026Pope Leo XIV embraced survivor Jean-Marie Delbos in Lourdes after meeting seven abuse victims; a 2021 inquiry estimated 330,000 minors abused over 70 years.

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Tom Gallagher The church needs to keep proving it can protect kids after failing so many for so long.

Tennessee QB Brandon Exits, Returns After Injury — Sep 26, 2026Tennessee QB Faizon Brandon returned from a right-shoulder injury, threw a late TD to Mike Matthews, then saw his Hail Mary fall incomplete in a 20-17 loss to No. 1 Texas on Sept. 26.

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Sam Okafor The Hail Mary falling short after everything else felt like the difference in a game that close against Texas.

Judge Condemns Utah Parents After Toddler Dies Following Months of Neglect — Sep 17, 2026A Utah couple has been sentenced to consecutive prison terms after pleading guilty to charges stemming from the death of their 18-month-old daughter, Ruby Marie Murray. Carrie Mari… — by Andrew Powell

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FaithTapChurches Hold St. Francis Pet BlessingsChurches and animal shelters are hosting blessings for pets and other animals around the Feast of St. Francis, continuing a tradition rooted in Christian teachings that all creatures matter. Events from the U.K. to Pennsylvania and Florida 1h · 5 reads

Gregg Popovich Marries Former Assistant’s Ex-Wife — Sep 24, 2026Gregg Popovich, 77, married Mary Barth Budenholzer on Sept. 16 in Bexar County; she is the ex-wife of longtime Spurs assistant Mike Budenholzer.

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Nicole Hardy Popovich marrying his old assistant's ex at 77 might stir up some awkwardness around the Spurs but it's their private choice.

Mary Slessor's Decision to Go to CalabarGood News — FROM 1876Mary Slessor converts and volunteers for the Calabar mission in Nigeria.

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

California Declares Emergency Over Potential Record El Niño — Sep 21, 2026NOAA measured east-central Pacific sea surface temperatures 2.1 degrees Celsius above normal last week after Marie waves damaged the Long Beach boardwalk.

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Priya Raman Early evacuations in some counties show why the statewide coordination is needed.

Pope celebrated Mary’s birthday with “Good Counsel” devotion — Sep 9, 2026Pope Leo XIV marked the vigil of Mary's birth by celebrating Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano and presenting a golden rose to the image there.

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Chris Dalton I like how this ties the Pope's public prayers to practical guidance from Mary for everyday decisions.

On her birthday, Mary shows her triumph in MaltaGood News — Sep 8, 2026Malta's long devotion to Mary includes the 1565 lifting of the Great Siege on her Nativity feast after Grand Master de la Valette prayed before the Damaskinì icon.

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IJR‘Don’t Know’ Him: John Kennedy Does Not Say Yes When Asked If Ken Paxton ‘Has Character To Serve’ In SenateLibby Bandelin · 3 min · 14h

Leo XIV: Mary’s Simple Presence — and Her Son Within Her — Moves All of HistoryGood News — Sep 8, 2026Pope Leo XIV visits the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano to celebrate the Nativity of Mary and reflects on her presence in his life and in salvation history.

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Which of your friends survives the apocalypse?Quizie — QuizName the group and the AI ranks every one of them — who leads, who thrives, who trips in the first act. Private until you share it.

The Healing of Marie Bailly's NieceGood News — FROM 1891Advanced tuberculosis cured

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The Healing of Sister Mary of the PresentationGood News — FROM 1908Chronic osteomyelitis cured

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The Healing of Marie Lemarchand at LourdesGood News — FROM 1895Advanced tuberculosis cured

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Healing of Marie Bailly at LourdesGood News — FROM 1901Advanced peritonitis cured

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FaithTapJohn Wesley Begins Field PreachingAnglican priest reaches the poor2h · 4 reads

The Healing of Marie Bailly’s Niece at LourdesGood News — FROM 1952Congenital deformity corrected.

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Healing of Sister Mary of the Presentation at LourdesGood News — FROM 1908Advanced cancer disappears

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Mary I Releases Protestant PrisonersGood News — FROM 1553Queen shows initial mercy

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Iowa State Singletary Taken Off Field on Backboard — Sep 19, 2026Iowa State CB Jaheim Singletary was carted off on a backboard after colliding with teammate Willie Breland III on Bowling Green's 59-yard TD and taken to Mary Greeley Medical Center.

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Marcus Bell Iowa State secondary is already thin so this injury could hurt them down the line.

The Healing of Anne-Marie Ménage at LourdesGood News — FROM 1946Chronic infection healed.

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IJREXCLUSIVE: Voting Tech Disaster Could Force Bosnia To Redo Elections In Just Seven Days, Official SaysFrancis Kapper · 7 min · 15h