N.C. Hotel Apologizes For Turning Away Soldier on Memorial Day
A hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina has issued an apology after being accused of turning away a stranded soldier on Memorial Day.
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Ark. Appeals Court Rules Against Law Banning Abortions After 12 Weeks
A federal appeals court in Arkansas blocked a law this week that would ban abortion after 12 weeks gestation.
Death Toll for India Heat Wave Tops 1,100
The death toll for India's current heat wave topped 1,100 on Wednesday as thousands of residents in the country's southern states continue to suffer from heat stroke and worse in daily temperatures that reach 115 degrees Fahrenheit.
Petitions Call on TLC to Cancel '19 Kids and Counting' After Josh Duggar Scandal
Multiple petitions have begun to circulate calling on the TLC network to cancel the reality show \"19 Kids and Counting\" after Josh Duggar, one of the show\'s cast members, apologized for an \"inappropriate\" incident involving underage girls several years ago.
Viral Photo Shows Marine, Bride Praying Moments Before Wedding
A recent photo taken by a wedding photographer of a marine praying with his bride-to-be before their wedding ceremony has quickly gone viral on the internet.
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders Announces 2016 Presidential Run
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders announced this week that he will be pursuing the presidential candidacy for the 2016 election.
Josh Duggar Apologizes For 'Inexcusable Behavior' as Teen
Josh Duggar of the TLC reality show "19 Kids and Counting" recently issued an apology after recent reports allege that Josh had inappopriately fondled five girls when he was 14-years-old.
D.C. Church to Bless Bikers on Annual Memorial Day Ride
A church in Washington, D.C. will be holding its annual \"blessing of the bikers\" event for a nonprofit group that visits the nation\'s capital every year via motorcycle to honor deceased American soldiers on Memorial Day.
Md. Grand Jury Indicts Six Police Officers in Freddie Gray Death, Prosecutor Says
Maryland\'s attorney general announced this week that a grand jury has indicted all six police officers involved in the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray.
Ferguson Mayor Says Michael Brown to Get Permanent Plaque in City
The mayor of Ferguson, Missouri recently announced that a project is in the works to have a permanent memorial for Michael Brown established in the city.
Islamic State Takes Control of Ancient Syrian City of Palmyra, Decapitates Fighters in Streets
The Islamic State terror group reportedly gained full control of the Syrian city of Palmyra this week, just one week after gaining control of the Iraqi city of Ramadi.
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2819 Church Draws 80,000 to AT&T Stadium for Prayer and Worship
Nearly 80,000 people gathered with Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell and 2819 Church at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday for a large-scale evening of prayer and worship. Ed Newton, senior pastor of Community Bible Church in San Antonio, attended the event, known as “ACCESS — That Powerful Hour of Prayer.” Free tickets for the gathering were claimed within eight hours.
Court Poised to Dismiss South Carolina UMC Lawsuits Against Nearly 70 Churches
A South Carolina judge is preparing to dismiss lawsuits filed by the United Methodist Church’s South Carolina Conference against nearly 70 congregations seeking to leave the denomination while retaining their properties. The conference said Tuesday that Circuit Court Judge Brian M. Gibbons had informed the parties that he intends to dismiss the cases.
THINQ Summit Speakers Debate Islam’s Compatibility With Western Values and Christian-Muslim Relations
A Christian pastor who has spent years building relationships with Muslims and a historian who has studied Islamic history and doctrine debated whether Islam’s theological and political teachings allow the religion to coexist with Western society. Roberts said he once feared things like Sharia, or Islamic law, but realized the U.S. Constitution wouldn’t allow it.
Christian Teacher Sues School After Being Fired Over Pro-Life Answer
A Christian teacher with 28 years of experience has filed a discrimination claim against a school in northeast England after being dismissed following a pro-life response to a student’s question about abortion. Anita Meston, 63, is suing Biddick Academy, a state-funded secondary school in Washington, Sunderland, according to ADF International, which is supporting her case.
Pastor Faces ‘Unlawful Entry’ Charge After Prayer Protest Outside Chinese Embassy in D.C.
A Christian pastor is facing a criminal charge after refusing to leave a sidewalk outside the Chinese Embassy in Washington while protesting China’s treatment of religious minorities. The Rev. Patrick Mahoney, leader of the Christian Defense Coalition, said in a Sept. 28 Facebook post that he was “arrested by the United States Secret Service for peacefully praying on a public sidewalk in front of the Chinese Embassy.”