Assault Charges Against George Zimmerman Dropped, Attorney Says
Separate assault charges against George Zimmerman, the man acquitted of the 2012 killing of unarmed Florida teen Trayvon Martin, have been dropped.
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Mitt Romney Says He Will Not Run in 2016
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has announced that he will not be running in the 2016 presidential election amid much hype and speculation.
California Hospital Confirms Patient Showing Signs of Ebola
The University of California at Davis Medical Center has confirmed that it is currently testing a patient for a possible Ebola infection.
'Big Bang Theory' Star to Play God In Broadway Play
Jim Parsons, one of the stars of the CBS sitcom \"The Big Bang Theory,\" recently announced that he will be playing the role of God in an upcoming Broadway production.
Malaysia Authorities Declare MH370 Disappearance an 'Accident'
Malaysian authorities announced this week that the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight 370 has been declared an accident so grieving family members may receive compensation claims.
Roma Downey, Mark Burnett to Release 'Unveiled' Special With NBC
Hollywood power couple Roma Downey and Mark Burnett have announced their plans to produce a new special television series, \"Unveiled,\" on the NBC network this Spring.
Romney's Third Presidential Run Would Be Motivated By Mormon Faith, Friends Say
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has purportedly said that he will decide if he should run for U.S. president for a third time within two weeks, saying his Mormon faith is motivating him to give the election another try.
Mormon Leaders Call For Anti-Discrimination Laws for LGBT and Religious Communities
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Tuesday that it will be backing anti-discrimination laws for the LGBT community, as long as the laws also protect religious people from discrimination.
New England Suffers Brunt of Nor'easter Blizzard
The highly-anticipated winter storm Juno that was expected to dump feet of snow in Pennsylvania and New York spared several northeastern states, with the brunt of its force going to Boston, Massachusetts and other coastal New England cities.
Government Employee Flying Drone that Crashed at White House, Secret Service Says
The White House in Washington, D.C. went into lockdown mode early Monday when a small drone reportedly crashed into the side of the building.
Sen. John McCain Slams 'Obsessive' Critics of 'American Sniper'
Arizona Senator John McCain has spoken out regarding criticism of the new film \"American Sniper,\" calling those who criticize the film \"obsessive.\"
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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.