CDC: California Measles Outbreak Matches Philippines Strain
Health officials are genetically linking the recent Disneyland measles outbreak to a similar outbreak in the Philippines that is currently circulating the Asian country.
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Nancy Pelosi Defends Obama Administration After Texas Judge Blocks Immigration Order
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has spoken out in support of the Obama administration after a federal judge in Texas blocked the Commander-in-Chief\'s executive order on immigration.
Texas Judge Temporarily Blocks Obama's Immigration Executive Order
A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked President Barack Obama\'s recent executive order on immigration, resulting in strong condemnation from the White House.
Pope Francis Decries Recent Islamic State Beheading of Egyptian Christians
Pope Francis has denounced the recent beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians in Libya at the hands of the Islamic State terror group.
'Soul Surfer' Bethany Hamilton Expecting First Child With Husband Adam Dirks
The \"Soul Surfer\' Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack in 2003, announced with her husband Adam Dirks this week that they are expecting their first child together.
Katy Perry Prayed, Spoke to God Ahead of Super Bowl Performance
Pop singer Katy Perry said in a recent interview that she meditated and prayed ahead of the recent Super Bowl XLIX game, during which she performed a multiple-song halftime show.
Kanye West Recants Grammy Comments About Beck
Rap artist Kanye West has recanted his rant against fellow artist Beck at the 2015 Grammys, when West said he believed Beyonce should have won Album of the Year.
U.S. Declares German Rapper As Islamic State Terrorist
The U.S. has declared a former rapper to be a global terrorist due to his connection with the Islamic State terrorist group.
NYC Church to Take Walmart to Court In Spring Over Gun Sales
A church in New York City is making headlines as it prepares to square off against massive retailer WalMart in court this spring regarding the chain\'s sale of guns with high-capacity magazines similar to firearms used in recent mass killings.
Beyonce Performs Gospel Song 'Take My Hand, Precious Lord' at Grammys
Beyonce has sparked a social media buzz due to her live performance at the 2015 Grammys Sunday night, when she performed the Gospel staple "Take My Hand, Precious Lord."
Brian Williams Criticized For 'Misremembering' Iraq War Experience
NBC newscaster Brian Williams is receiving criticism from veterans' service groups for claims he made regarding the Iraq War and helicopter he was allegedly in in 2003.
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Bible Education Group Secures Settlement, Apology in Washington School District Religious Discrimination Case
A Washington state school district has reached a settlement with a Christian organization that provides off-campus Bible instruction to public school students, agreeing to apologize, revise its policies and pay $275,000 in legal fees following a dispute over religious discrimination. Under the agreement with LifeWise Academy, Everett Public Schools also committed to providing religious liberty training for its school board members and modifying policies governing religious activities.
Fewer U.S. Teens Identify as Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual, CDC Data Shows
New federal survey data shows a notable decline in the percentage of younger American teenagers who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual, prompting researchers and commentators to debate what may be driving the change. An analysis of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that the shift was especially pronounced among ninth-grade girls.
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.