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A view of the densely populated Jalousie neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Sept. 28, 2021. A group of 17 U.S. missionaries was kidnapped by a gang in Haiti on Saturday, according to a voice message sent to various religious missions by an organization with direct knowledge of the incident.

U.S. religious group says 17 missionaries have been kidnapped in Haiti

The missionary group, which included children, were on their way home from building an orphanage, according to a message from Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries.

Five people hold trophy awards and two hosts stand on each side of the winners.

Iowa's Latino Hall of Fame induction will be virtual for the first time

This year’s Iowa Latino Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be virtual for the first time. The ceremony this weekend moved online due to community health concerns.

United States Border Patrol agents on horseback try to stop Haitian migrants from entering an encampment on the banks of the Río Grande near the Acuña Del Río International Bridge in Del Río, Texas on Sept. 19.

Haiti faces disasters and chaos. Its people are most likely to be denied U.S. asylum

Of 4,202 applications from late 2018 to June 2021 only 194 were granted asylum. Some Haitians say there's been a history of racism and mistreatment by U.S. authorities for more than a century.

A bullfighter waits for the release of the bull into the ring march 11, 2018.

A photographer captured the art of bloodless bullfighting in Texas for over a decade

A look at a bullfighting training center in San Isidro, Texas.

A Wakhi man looks out at the mountains in the Wakhan corridor of Afghanistan. Uyghurs leaving China have trekked through the region. Now many Uyghurs in Afghanistan fear the Taliban could deport them to China.

Afghan Uyghurs whose families fled China now fear the Taliban could deport them

Many Uyghurs living in Afghanistan want to leave now that the Taliban are back in control. They fear that the Chinese government could push the Taliban to deport them to China.

Summer Walker (with JT from City Girls), 'Ex For A Reason'

It's giving Nivea, it's giving Tiffany Evans' "Promise Ring," it's giving Ciara lusting after 50 Cent in 2006. It's not giving the entrancing, smoky sound that made us fall in love with Summer Walker.

Politicians in Iowa are reacting to thousands of John Deere factory workers on strike

Thousands of John Deere factory workers went on strike on Thursday.

Marcus King (by Jamie Stow), Molly Tuttle (by Emily DeHart), Ondara (by Galea McGregor)

World Cafe 30th Anniversary: 30 Under 30

We've chosen 30 artists who are 30 years old or younger that we believe are poised to be the next generation of World Cafe stars. Each week, we'll reveal one of the artists on that list.

Sen. Joe Manchin wants the $3.5 trillion spending package to be capped at $1.5 trillion.

Democrats seek a middle ground on Biden's plans without gutting them

Top Democrats are currently working behind the scenes to cut the cost of programs without undermining their policy goals.

Coronavirus FAQ: I'm vaccinated. Is it OK to sing into a karaoke mic again?

During the pandemic, karaoke has been kayoed due to fears of viral spread. If you've got a song in your heart and a vaccine in your arm, is it safe to pick up a karaoke mic in public?

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