Each November, thousands hike to a northern Utah canyon to see a giant U.S. flag honoring Maj. Brent Taylor, a former North Ogden mayor killed in Afghanistan.

In the 630 Battle of al-Qadisiyah, the Arab army emerged victorious and continued its march into Persia, contributing to the spread of Islam beyond West Asia.

Amid fears of an "extremely high level of violent protests," the Brampton Triveni Mandir and Community Centre has cancelled a Life Certificate Event.

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