Iowa Department of Corrections / AP Group Aims To Free Mentally Challenged Woman, Says She 'Couldn't Tell Her Own Story' 'John Sarcone has been county attorney in Iowa's Polk County since 1991, and he prosecuted Stewart. He believes prison is "where she belongs."' By The Western Journal September 2, 2018
Orlok / Shutterstock.com World Braces as Final Battle Looms in Syria 'Francis appealed on Sunday to the international community and "all the actors involved" to use diplomacy, dialogue and negotiations.' By The Western Journal September 2, 2018
J. Scott Applewhite / AP Photo The Stakes Are High for Republicans with Kavanaugh Confirmation 'Here's a look at what's coming up on Capitol Hill.' By The Western Journal September 2, 2018
Pavel Golovkin / AP Photo Communists March in Russia After Government Plan To Change Pension Age Russians held rallies throughout the country Sunday to protest a government plan to raise the age for receiving state pensions. By The Western Journal September 2, 2018
Stringer / AFP / Getty Images Damascus Rocked by Late Night Military Strike The blasts come at a tense moment, as Syrian government forces prepare to attack the last refuge of the opposition in the northwest of the country. By The Western Journal September 1, 2018
Shanann Watts / Facebook Grisly Murder Of Mother, Daughters Leaves Family Seeking Justice - Priest 'Shanann Watts' family would like to see good come from the tragedy, including a law to recognize the lives of unborn children such as their grandson.' By The Western Journal September 1, 2018
Mark Ralston / AFP / Getty Images Study Reveals Enormous Toll Firefighting Takes on the Human Body 'What I'm trying to figure out is what is causing these accidents,' a researcher said. By The Western Journal September 1, 2018
Fernando Macias Romo / Shutterstock Mexican City Tells Police To Ignore Specific Crimes 'I don't understand limiting a police officer from being able to act to prevent a crime,' a conservative council member said. By The Western Journal September 1, 2018
AP Two Americans Wounded in Possible Terror Attack in Amsterdam His identity has not been released, but police say he has a German residency permit. By The Western Journal September 1, 2018
Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP Trump Rails Against 'Very Unfair' Redistricting Just Weeks Before Elections 'You have an election in a little more than 60 days and they change the district on you?' By The Western Journal August 31, 2018