The Daily Populous

Friday June 24th, 2022 day edition

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FBI raids Georgia churches near military bases, sources say church was targeting soldiers.

The FBI on Thursday raided three churches associated with the House of Prayer Christian Church in Georgia and Texas.

The business's listed officers are affiliated with the Georgia churches and use Hinesville, Georgia, post office boxes as mailing addresses.

Its churches, which are primarily located near military bases throughout the country, have been accused by former members and a veterans' advocacy group of operating like a cult and targeting soldiers.

The FBI on Thursday raided The House of Prayer Christian Church in Hinesville.

The House of Prayer Christian Church in Hinesville is located less than 8 miles from Fort Stewart in Liberty County.

"Five days a week, individuals are paired up and sent out to recruit new members on or around military bases. »

American woman who had incomplete miscarriage while vacationing in Malta not allowed to get abortion

Authored by cbsnews.com

Andrea Prudente, 38, who suffered an incomplete miscarriage while vacationing in Malta lies in her bed at the Mater Dei Hospital in Msida, Malta, comforted by her partner Jay Weeldreyer, left, Thursday, June 23, 2022.

While the hospital is carefully monitoring her for any sign of infection, the facility cannot perform the surgery to complete the miscarriage, he said.

Mater Dei Hospital, a public facility in Malta, declined to speak about the woman's medical condition, citing privacy restrictions. »

EU grants Ukraine candidate status, 'beginning a long journey together'

Authored by reuters.com

BRUSSELS, June 23 (Reuters) - European Union leaders on Thursday granted Ukraine the coveted status of official candidate to join their 27-nation club, a bold geopolitical step hailed by Kyiv and the EU itself as a "historic moment".

Russia's invasion of Ukraine prompted Kyiv to formally apply for candidate status, and the EU to fast-track its approval.

Behind the triumphant rhetoric on granting Ukraine and Moldova candidate status, there is concern within the EU about how the bloc can remain coherent as it continues to enlarge. »

Derrick Evans, Man Who Screamed 'Derrick Evans Is In The Capitol,' Sentenced For Breaching Capitol

Authored by huffpost.com

Former West Virginia state lawmaker Derrick Evans was sentenced to three months on Wednesday for his part in the U.S. Capitol attack last year.

He narrated his exploits as he went along, shouting “Trump,” “The door’s cracked,” and “We’re goin’ in!”.

Lamberth reportedly wished Evans well, telling him that he considered sentencing Evans to six months behind bars. »