However, when most Jews and Christians did not accept Muhammad as their prophet the direction of prayer was abrogated. Prayer was now to be directed toward the Arab pagan holy city, Mecca.

The Trump administration has ended Temporary Protected Status, or T.P.S., for more than 300,000 Venezuelans in the United States, leaving the population vulnerable to potential deportation in the ...

From Missouri Comic Con to concerts, here are 20 things to do in and around Springfield this February. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Throughout the month of February ...

Springfield police were dispatched to the 2100 block of Larch Street on initial reports of a shooting just after 10:15 p.m. A 911 caller told police about the shooting and said she feared a baby ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Donald Trump sent this central Ohio city into a political tailspin when he falsely claimed during the presidential campaign that Haitian migrants here were eating residents ...