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Pope Francis reviews an honor guard as he arrives at Dhaka’s international airport, Bangladesh, on Nov. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Need to know: Friday, December 1, 2017
Pope in Bangladesh, continues diplomatic tightrope walk
Bangladesh is the last leg of a politically fraught trip for Francis’ papacy, one where his outspoken concern for refugees has been tempered by sensitivities on the ground.
Bill that would allow churches to receive FEMA aid advances in Congress
The Disaster Recovery Reform Act will next move to the House floor for deliberation.
‘They have blood on their hands’: Texas families target Air Force ‘negligence’ after church shooting
At least three families are filing claims, blaming the military for the deaths of loved ones gunned down earlier this month at First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs.
The guy in the red apron: How a Salvation Army bell ringer brings heart to the job
Many bell ringers have honed strategies for making the most of the uncompensated work.
Why Are Jews Funny?
In “Jewish Comedy: A Serious History,” the Columbia professor Jeremy Dauber lays out a detailed taxonomy of Jewish humor: seven categories to cover everything from the Book of Esther to “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
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Melania Trump’s pagan Christmas decorations and the problem of fake news
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