The United States fights religious persecution in the general sense
New study points to unintended consequences of gene-editing technique
New survey shows moms and dads want more from school than the three R’s
The UN takes aim at American ideals with flawed economic study
Plus deadly election day violence in Pakistan and other international news and notes
Analysts say new peace between Eritrea and Ethiopia could lead to reform
An Indiana judge rules a church’s pot-smoking sacrament is not a protected exercise of religion
Judge rules against Queens, N.Y., abortion center’s claims of harassment and obstruction
Coming to the aid of White Helmets under siege in Syria and Lautenberg refugees in limbo in Vienna
