Southern Baptists Vote to Advance a Formal Ban on Churches With Women Pastors

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Thousands of Southern Baptists overwhelmingly voted Wednesday to advance a formal ban on women pastors in the nation’s largest Protestant denomination, sending a clear message that men alone should preach to these conservative evangelical congregations. The amendment would tighten existing restrictions in the Southern Baptist Convention, which already has a faith …

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Feds Charge 8 Pro-Palestinian Activists With Conspiring to Intimidate U of Michigan Officials

DETROIT (AP) — Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment Wednesday against eight pro-Palestinian activists who are accused of conspiring to run a criminal intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials while trying to force the school to cut financial ties to Israel. The indictment also describes vandalism against some companies that operate in Michigan and against …

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Panamanian, Barbadian Vessels Damaged by Attack in Ukrainian Waters, Ports Authority Says

June 10 (Reuters) – Two vessels under ⁠Panamanian ⁠and Barbadian flags ⁠were damaged after being attacked while moving ​through Ukraine’s Black Sea navigation corridor, the Ukrainian Ports ‌Authority said on Wednesday. The ‌authority, writing on Telegram, said one vessel ⁠was headed ⁠for the port of Odesa, critical to Ukrainian exports, ​with a cargo of metal, …

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When will the Iran war end? Here’s what Trump has said.

From virtually the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in February, President Trump has insisted it is almost over. And he’s continued to give timelines ranging from a few days to a few weeks. Fifteen weeks later — three times longer than his initial four-to-five-week estimate — ending the war has proven elusive. The …

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Bill Gates speaks out before Jeffrey Epstein testimony

Bill Gates speaks out before Jeffrey Epstein testimony – CBS News Watch CBS News Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill Wednesday before testifying for members of the House Oversight Committee about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News’ Taurean Small reports.

Who qualifies for Social Security disability insurance?

Having a serious medical diagnosis alone isn’t enough to secure Social Security disability benefits. designer491/Getty Images A health setback can create financial challenges long before the medical bills start arriving. When an illness, injury or chronic condition makes it difficult to continue working, the loss of income can quickly become one of the biggest concerns. …

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Trump on Iran: “We’re gonna hit them again hard today”

Trump on Iran: “We’re gonna hit them again hard today” – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday that the U.S. is going to hit Iran hard again on Wednesday amid renewed tension over peace negotiations and a downed Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.