RELIGION

Illegal mining is rampant across the breadth and width of India.

The Winter Solstice begins Dec. 21, 2013 at 12:11 p.m. EST, marking the shortest day of the year as the sun reaches its southernmost point in the sky.

What's the real story behind the so-called knockout game in Brooklyn, New York?

Evangelical preacher Harold Camping, who repeatedly predicted the end of days, died at 92 years old.

A Salvation Army bell ringer says she was assaulted outside a Walmart store in Phoenix, Ariz., after she wished a woman "Happy Holidays" and not "Merry Christmas."

The measure marks changing attitudes in India toward religious practitioners and so-called holy men who draw a large number of followers.

Physicists have long predicted that at some point, the entire universe will collapse. Scientists now say that this process could happen sooner than we think.

The TV host and reality star reportedly had her ego bruised just a little in the unfortunate incident.

Tom Cruise's former publicist said she told him to watch what he said about Scientology.

I'm getting married in two weeks, in a country that just criminalized homosexuality again. And it's making me very, very angry.

"Fifty Shades of Grey" author E.L. James tweeted a photo from the movie set that has fans seeing "red."

The Westboro Baptist Church said it would protest "Fast & Furious" star Paul Walker's funeral.

While speaking to a group of parishioners at a church outside Rome on Saturday, Pope Francis revealed he worked as a bouncer in Buenos Aires during his college years.

How will we remember Hollywood heartthrob Paul Walker?

This year, Advent begins on Sunday, Dec. 1.

Here's some Thanksgiving quotes from presidents, comedians and spiritual leaders on gratitude, grace and the beloved turkey.

Mosque closings are reported, contradicting government officials' claims.

Hanukkah, also known as the festival of lights, begins at sundown on Nov. 27.

A European Union report indicated many European Jews try to hide their identity.

Find out where to get the best TV season deals for under $15 on Black Friday, Nov. 29.

For the first time since 1888, the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah will be celebrated on Thanksgiving Day.