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Aaron Hernandez will be charged in connection to a homicide investigation in Attleboro, Mass., said a source close to the case.

A Jewish man was shot and killed by security guards Fri. after he began shouting "Allahu Akbar" in a crowded place.

The Dubai Municipality announced plans this week to build Holy Quran Park, a themed destination designed "from an Islamic perspective."

The summer solstice, or first day of summer, happens annually and the date this year is Friday, June 21.

One of the U.S.'s foremost "gay conversion therapy" groups announced it is closing up shop on Thursday.

A source close to the homicide investigation revealed that New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez will be arrested in connection with the murder of Odin Lloyd.

Miliband would not seem to have the most sterling qualities associated with traditional Judaism.

The Congregation for Saints’ Causes has attributed a second posthumous miracle to the late Pope John Paul II that took place on the same day he was beatified.

Brazilians filled the street of Brazil's major cities in protest against government corruption. Here's a look into the situation in photos.

Bill Maher, the obnoxious, execrable and unfunny “comic” who hosts a talk-show on HBO called “Real Time,” is inexplicably one of the most successful and popular television celebrities in the United States.His rise to the top presents yet another example of how mediocrity, vulgarity (and, of course, luck) are far more important in determining the quality of contemporary pop culture than such quaint and forgotten qualities as talent and integrity.Like many of his dubious contemporaries -- including Oprah Winfrey, Michael Moore, Spike Lee, Rush Limbaugh and Bill O'Reilly, among numerous others -- Maher has become a “brand,” a brand that is meticulously marketed for the sake of maximizing profit. Maher does not engage in reasoned debate, nor does he really care about the validity of his viewpoints. Having identified the demographic he wants to target (that is, upscale urban liberals), he simply ladles out what they want to hear.

A smudge mark that resembles Jesus' face has been spotted at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

Streisand is in Israel for some concerts, and while touring the country dropped a few choice words for the Orthodox Jewish community.

Protesters in Istanbul found a creative way to deal with tear gas fired by riot police. Using water cooler jugs, protesters turn the gas from a major problem to minor annoyance.

Thailand’s national Buddhism body says it will be monitoring Buddhist monks after a video surfaced of some flying on a private jet.

Pope Francis blessed thousands of Harley-Davidson motorcycle drivers at the Vatican on Sunday as part of the manufacturer’s 110-year anniversary.

Minorities have long been suppressed in Turkey -- but now protests in Istanbul and across the country have finally garnered attention abroad.

Jonesing for a hardcore survival-horror experience? If so, you need to check out "The Evil Within."

The 2013 Miss USA pageant is just around the corner where 51 contestants will compete to see if they have what it takes for the crown. The Miss USA pageant will air live on NBC on Sunday at 9 p.m. EST where the winner will be chosen.

Sister Teresita Barajuen, 105, who had been living in a Spanish monastery for 86 years has died.

The Russian parliament is due to vote today on two laws concerning the promotion of homosexuality and religion.

Protesters and demonstrators in Istanbul's Gezi Park were met by riot police on Tuesday, sparking clashes throughout the park. Take a look at some pictures documenting the unrest.