Question of Motive Remains in Chapel Hill Shooting of Muslim Students
Questions continue to swirl regarding the motive in a recent Chapel Hill, North Carolina shooting that left three young Muslim students dead.
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Israel's Netanyahu Warns Congress of Iran's 'Tentacles of Terror'
Israel\'s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Congress this week regarding what he believes to be a \"bad deal\" between the U.S. and Iran that involves the Middle Eastern country halting its nuclear program.
Josh and Anna Duggar Announce Gender of Fourth Child
Josh and Anna Duggar, two of the stars of the TLC reality show \"19 Kids and Counting,\" recently announced in a video the gender of their expected fourth child, due to arrive in the summer.
North Korea May Lift Ebola Travel Bans, Tour Agencies Claim
North Korea may lift its travel restrictions enacted four months ago as a response to the recent Ebola outbreak, multiple tour agencies reported this week.
Iraqi Troops Carry Out Offensive Against Islamic State Stronghold
In its largest effort against the Islamic State, Iraqi troops carried out an offensive operation this week on the terrorist group's stronghold of Tikrit.
Wife of 'Jihadi John' Victim Wants Him Captured, Served Justice
The wife of a hostage killed at the hands of the Islamic State\'s recently identified \"Jihadi John\" says she wants the terrorist captured alive, rather that dying an \"honorable death\" in action.
Boston Marathon Bombing Victims Divorce After 10 Months Marriage
A couple who married after being injured in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing has separated after less than a year of marriage.
Winter Storm Remus: National Guard Rescues Stranded Ala. Drivers from Highway
Dozens of Alabama drivers were stranded on the highway Wednesday night as a massive snow storm passed through much of the south.
Ukraine Troops Participate in 'Heavy Weapon Withdrawal' as Peace Treaty Begins
Ukraine has announced its plans for a \"heavy weapon withdrawal\" from the east as the beginning step to their recognition of a peace treaty with Russia.
Bruce Jenner Driving at 38 MPH During Car Crash, Authorities Say
The continuing investigation into the recent car accident involving reality television star Bruce Jenner indicates that Jenner was travelling at a speed of 38 miles per hour when he rear ended another driver earlier this month.
U.S. 'Deeply Concerned' Over North Korea's Nuclear Weapons
Tensions are mounting between the U.S. and North Korea after a U.S. official said he is \"deeply concerned\" about the possible number of nuclear weapons the Asian country has.
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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.”