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Authorities in France say they've detained nine people in connection with the decapitation of a history teacher in a Paris suburb on Friday. The teacher had shown caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad to his class, authorities said.

Nine People Detained Over Beheading Of Teacher In Paris Suburb

Authorities say an 18-year-old Chechen refugee attacked the teacher after a lesson in which caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad were shown. Among those arrested were members of the suspect's family.

Emergency workers and police officers are seen at a train station in Tokyo on Sunday, after a man brandishing a knife on a commuter train stabbed several passengers before starting a fire.

Man dressed as the Joker injures 17 people on Tokyo train

The attacker, identified as a 24-year-old man, was arrested after stabbing several passengers and starting a fire on the commuter train. His motive was not immediately known.

FBI Director James Comey is pictured earlier this month during his swearing-in ceremony at the Justice Department in Washington, D.C.

FBI Chief: Gunman Was 'Wandering Around Looking For People To Shoot'

In his first remarks to reporters since taking office this month, FBI Director Jim Comey addressed security concerns following the Navy Yard shootings that left 13 people dead. He also talked about sequestration and leaks on government surveillance programs.

Earlier this year, the Vatican responded to Indigenous demands and formally repudiated the "Doctrine of Discovery," which has its origins in 15th-century papal bulls, or decrees.

Churches confess and repent for sins against Native and Indigenous people

Many Christian denominations in recent years have repudiated a doctrine that was used to justify the subjugation of Native and Indigenous people. That's now playing out in local congregations.

Israeli military spokesman vows to 'restore security to the people of Israel'

Israel's military says it continued to fight Hamas militants on Israeli territory for a second day.

A Place For LGBT People To Tell How They Faced Hate – And Survived

Photographer Robin Hammond has started "Where Love Is Illegal," an online haven for LGBT people to share stories of hope amid persecution.

Forget Wearable Tech. People Really Want Better Batteries.

The Consumer Electronics Show has wrapped up its showcase of the latest in high-tech gizmos. But according to a survey from Fortune magazine, many Americans have a simpler wish: longer battery life.

There's a severe shortage of professional mental health care providers in Texas. Peer specialists — certified and paid — have begun to bridge the gap. Texas is one of more than 35 states that finance peer services through Medicaid.

In Texas, People With Mental Illness Are Finding Work Helping Peers

Giving people who have serious mental illness peer support has proved so helpful that some states are starting to pay these peer specialists to bridge the gap when there aren't enough professionals.

People Across The Country Are Feeling The Effects Of The Partial Government Shutdown

As the partial government shutdown continues, Ashley Hinson of Calais, Maine, shares how the purchase of her family's first home fell through as a result of the shutdown.

How A Pasta Factory Got People To Show Up For Work

And what happened when a guy called in sick so he could play soccer.

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