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In 1977, Spong became one of the first American bishops to ordain a woman into the clergy. In 1989, he was the first to ordain an openly gay man. Spong died Sept. 12. Originally broadcast in 1996.

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The adventures of the honey-loving bear “Winnie the Pooh” have captivated children — and their parents — for nigh-on 100 years. Fans now have a chance to own a central piece of Pooh’s history, when a countryside bridge from the

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The Germans’ progressive drive comes despite a Vatican ban on the practice in March and adds to worries that unilateral moves could split the church.

Latest Health Ministry figures show the number hospitalized in serious condition now at 586, with 4,353 new cases diagnosed on Thursday; total death count rises to 7,766

The Biden administration will begin to share its China strategy with a speech on Monday by U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, as business groups press the administration for clarity.

The event is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. ET.

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