As Pope Francis suggests the Church may bless LGBTQ Catholics’ relationships, Sister Anna Koop talks about privately blessing a friend and her partner. Source
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Zoo worker hospitalized after she’s bitten by highly venomous rattlesnake
The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest rattlesnake in the world and largest venomous snake in North America. Source
Humanitarian aid begins to enter Gaza after Hamas releases 2 hostages
Hours after Hamas released an American woman and her daughter who were taken captive during the brutal attack on Israel on Oct. 7, humanitarian aid has begun to enter Gaza. The territory has been under a blockade since those attacks, with no food, water, medicine or fuel entering. Over a million people have been displaced. Christina Ruffini has more. Source
Israel warns citizens to leave Egypt, Jordan as ground invasion looms
Israeli tanks are lined up at the country’s southern border as many anticipate a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, Israel warned citizens in Jordan and Egypt to leave the countries immediately because of concerns that they could be targeted. Roxana Saberi has more. Source
Egypt’s role amid Israel-Hamas war
Egypt has been a key player in the war between Israel and Hamas. It is home to the only border that can allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, but Egyptian officials have already said they will not allow displaced Palestinian people to enter the country. Chris Livesay has more. Source
Jim Jordan will no longer be the nominee for Speaker after three failed votes, Republicans say
After three failed votes, Jim Jordan will no longer be the Republican nominee for the Speaker of the House. Now, a dozen Republicans are entering the race, with more expected to join. Scott McFarlane has more on the chaos engulfing Congress. Source
Longtime chef finally finds his voice with new Italian restaurant
Joe Isidori learned to cook in his father’s restaurants and earned awards and accolades including a Michelin star and viral fame. But it wasn’t until he opened his own establishment, New York’s Arthur and Sons, that he finally found his voice. Dana Jacobson takes us inside the new Italian-American restaurant. Source
Saturday Sessions: Bahamas performs “Working On My Guitar”
Born in Toronto, singer-songwriter Bahamas has been a hit with fans and critics. His first three albums were nominated for the Juno Award, the Canadian equivalent of the Grammy. From his sixth studio album “Boot Cut,” here is Bahamas with “Working on My Guitar.” Source
Author David Grann talks book “Killers of The Flower Moon”
Martin Scorsese’s latest film “Killers of the Flower Moon” is based on David Grann’s non-fiction book. Grann investigated the century-old crimes and suspicious deaths of Indigenous people in Osage County, Oklahoma. The book and subsequent adaptation have led to an increase in interest around the case. Michelle Miller has more. Source
Saturday Sessions: Bahamas performs “Nothing Blows My Mind”
Born in Toronto, singer-songwriter Bahamas has been a hit with fans and critics. His first three albums were nominated for the Juno Award, the Canadian equivalent of the Grammy. From his sixth studio album “Boot Cut,” here is Bahamas with “Nothing Blows My Mind.” Source